Briaca Duesette shares her journey from healthcare administration and caregiving into entrepreneurship and creative education. In this conversation, Briaca Duesette explains how Animation Discovery Studio was built to help young people explore animation, storytelling, technology, and creative careers. In this video, we explain Briaca Duesette's entrepreneurship journey, including how she transitioned from healthcare into building Animation Discovery Studio and creating opportunities for future animators. Keith Chandler sits down with entrepreneur and University of Phoenix Alumni Luminary Briaca Duesette to discuss career pivots, lifelong learning, leadership, education, and the importance of creating pathways for underserved youth. The conversation explores how animation can become both a creative outlet and a career path, while highlighting the practical steps involved in starting and growing a mission-driven organization.

You'll learn:

· How Animation Discovery Studio teaches animation and digital creativity to students

· What aspiring entrepreneurs should consider when starting a new venture

· Why exposure to technology and creative education matters for young people

· What outcomes and career paths can emerge from animation, content creation, design, and technology fields

Key topics covered:

· Career transitions and entrepreneurship

· Animation education and youth development

· Leadership and team building

· University of Phoenix education experience

· Mentorship and professional growth

· Creative careers and technology opportunities

This episode is especially relevant for:

· Entrepreneurs

· Career changers

· Educators · Parents

· Students interested in animation, technology, or creative industries

Timestamps 00:00 Building a creative future for young people

01:02 Introduction to Briaca Duesette

03:36 Education journey and early career goals

05:00 Transition from healthcare to technology

06:29 Creating Animation Discovery Studio

08:53 Leadership and team development

10:20 Working with underserved communities

12:35 Briaca's animated projects

13:53 Lessons from University of Phoenix

16:00 Balancing creativity and leadership

17:04 Mentorship and advice

19:04 Managing multiple career paths

21:45 Starting a business and entrepreneurship

23:08 Growth as a founder and CEO

25:18 Motherhood and creative inspiration

27:03 Recognition as an Alumni Luminary

28:00 What's next for Animation Discovery Studio

29:37 Lifelong learning and future goals

30:41 Final thoughts