Affluent & Black Podcast

Brianna Bussell

Affluent & Black is meant to level the playing field by providing the resources and knowledge, that we as people need to create legacies and build generational wealth. We do this by providing info from a variety of successful minorities who have/are doing big things to show that it’s possible. I believe we as people are capable of so much more and just need to see living proof of it to begin to take action. read less
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A&B Real Talk #2: Excuses & Solutions
Apr 20 2023
A&B Real Talk #2: Excuses & Solutions
On this real talk episode, Brianna talks about excuses and advises people to NOT shoot down every solution they're given to their problems.
A&B Real Talk #2: Excuses & Solutions
Apr 20 2023
A&B Real Talk #2: Excuses & Solutions
On this real talk episode, Brianna talks about excuses and advises people to NOT shoot down every solution they're given to their problems.
AB #8: The Blueprint to Buying a Home, Real Estate Investing, 100k investments w/ Calvin Russell
Mar 21 2023
AB #8: The Blueprint to Buying a Home, Real Estate Investing, 100k investments w/ Calvin Russell
In episode 8, Brianna is joined by Calvin Russell, Owner of Park Place Realty and CEO of 850 club. He gives the blueprint to buying a home, talks about the current real estate market, credit scoring models, real estate investing, and his 100k investment into his credit software.
AB #7: Landing TV & Commercial Acting Roles w/ Lawrence E. Johnson Jr.
Feb 17 2023
AB #7: Landing TV & Commercial Acting Roles w/ Lawrence E. Johnson Jr.
On Episode 7, Brianna is joined by Lawrence E. Johnson Jr. He appears in many short films and popular tv shows such as Chicago Fire! We talk about what it takes to landing acting roles, landing commercial gigs, finding an agent, and perfecting your craft in the entertainment industry.
A&B Real Talk: Trauma & Absent Parents
Feb 13 2023
A&B Real Talk: Trauma & Absent Parents
In the FIRST Real Talk episode, Brianna touches on trauma in the black community, absent parents, and how powerful choices are in our life.
AB #6: Breaking into the Telemedicine Industry
Nov 23 2022
AB #6: Breaking into the Telemedicine Industry
On Episode 6, Brianna is joined by Sherrod Woods, Founder/CEO of 3NetWise. We talk about what it takes to break into the telemedicine industry and how Sherrod went about developing his software.
AB #5: Landing the career of your dreams Ft. HR Depot
Oct 21 2022
AB #5: Landing the career of your dreams Ft. HR Depot
In episode 5, Brianna is joined by Kareem Rogers, CEO of HR Depot. He's a recruiter and resume writer who shares his secrets that all job seekers need to know to land the career of their dreams.
AB #4: Serial Entrepreneurship w/ Zodrey Pickens
Oct 15 2022
AB #4: Serial Entrepreneurship w/ Zodrey Pickens
In this episode, Zodrey Pickens joins us again to discuss serial entrepreneurship. Zodrey owns a video game store, puppy salon, cannabis education center, and many other businesses. Listeners can learn from his story and learn how to properly grow multiple businesses at once.
AB #3: How to start and grow a multi-million dollar franchise W/ The Plug T-Shirt Store
Oct 8 2022
AB #3: How to start and grow a multi-million dollar franchise W/ The Plug T-Shirt Store
In episode 3, Brianna is joined in the studio with Dave, founder and CEO of The Plug T-shirt Store! Dave has grown his brand into a multi-million dollar franchise with only $20,000. He talks about life lessons and business lessons that younger entrepreneurs can learn from his journey.
AB #2: Personal & Business Credit w/ Zodrey Pickens
Sep 25 2022
AB #2: Personal & Business Credit w/ Zodrey Pickens
On episode 2, Brianna is joined by Zodrey Pickens, a well known serial entrepreneur in the Chicagoland area. They discuss personal and business credit, and give tips on how to secure business funding and improving your own personal credit.
AB #1: How to start and scale a 6-figure photography business
Sep 1 2022
AB #1: How to start and scale a 6-figure photography business
On episode 1, Brianna is joined by Joshua Joel, a well-known photographer in the Chicagoland area. They talk about how Joshua got started and how he scaled his business through networking and hard-work.Brianna and Josh give advice on how other entrepreneurs can be successful in their endeavors.