Building Influence from within with Bri Burrell

Most people know Bri Burrell as Miss Alabama 2023, the third Black woman to earn that title in the competition’s 102-year history. But in this episode of Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, we go deeper than the crown.

Dani Dials and Chelsey Sayasane sit down with Bri for an honest conversation about leadership, representation, and what it means to think like an intrapreneur while creating opportunity and influence from within existing organizations. From winning Miss Saraland in high school to stepping onto larger stages and spaces where she was often the only Black woman in the room, Bri reflects on navigating spaces that didn’t always look like her and choosing to lead with purpose anyway.

Now serving as Executive Director of the Miss University of South Alabama Scholarship Program and investing in student leadership, Bri shares how she’s stewarded her platform beyond the spotlight. This episode explores personal branding and the power of building impact from within corporate settings. 

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur, this conversation will inspire you to lead boldly and intentionally.

Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, hosted by FOX10’s Chelsey Sayasane and Dani Dials, is where real conversations meet real stories of resilience, innovation, and growth. Each week, we uncover the journeys of entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the gray areas of success. From local start-ups to larger powerhouses, our conversations aim to uncover the unfiltered realities behind building and leading a business. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned leader, you’ll find inspiration, challenge, and connection in every episode.