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Brandy Solano

B SO SERIOUS?! ABOUT THE CULTURE is Black joy, real life, and grown-woman conversation—with a little side-eye when necessary. I’m Brandy, aka B, and I’m serious about celebrating us, uplifting us, and making space for the conversations that sound like us. Motherhood, marriage, money, race, life after 40, current events—whatever comes up, we’re getting into it. No lectures. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just laughs, perspective, and 30 minutes that feel like catching up with your girl. About the culture? B so serious.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    “Same Rules, Different Treatment?”

    Welcome back to B So Serious?! About the Culture! 🎙️ In Episode 7, we're having some real conversations about race, fairness, accountability, and the different standards we see in society. From a deadly road-rage incident involving a retired NYPD officer to racism on college campuses, the unequal attention given to missing Black girls, and the importance of knowing when to walk away from certain relationships, we're getting into a little bit of everything! We're also talking about unity within the Black community, raising and protecting our children, and why everyone deserves the same consideration, compassion, and benefit of the doubt. As always, we're keeping it real, sharing perspectives, and making room for conversations that might not always be comfortable but are definitely worth having. 💬 Let's talk! Do you believe everyone is held to the same standards? Drop your thoughts in the comments. I want to hear from you! ❤️ LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE! 🔔 New episodes every Friday! Follow B So Serious?! About the Culture: 🎥 YouTube: @bsoseriouscltpod 🎧 Spotify: bsoseriouscltpod 🎙️ Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio 📸 Instagram: @bsoseriouscltpod 🎵 TikTok: @bsoseriouscltpod 🧵 Threads: @bsoseriouscltpod 📘 Facebook: B So Serious CLTpod Because sometimes we have to B So Serious… About the Culture! 👑 #BSoSerious #AboutTheCulture #Episode7 #BlackCulture #BlackCommunity #BlackVoices #SocialJustice #DoubleStandards #BlackPodcasts #LetsTalkAboutIt #CharlottePodcast

  2. Nov 6

    Episode 6: Our Children, Our Voices & America's Choices | B So Serious?! About the Culture

    # Episode 6: Our Children, Our Voices & America's Choices | B So Serious?!**Black history was made at the ballot box, Trump has people talking AGAIN, and apparently turning 40 comes with a whole new level of not giving a damn!**And that's just the beginning!This week on **B So Serious?! About the Culture**, we're talking about the issues making headlines, the conversations happening in our communities, and a few things I just had to get off my chest!We start with the heartbreaking death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx and a serious conversation about bullying, youth violence, and who's really protecting our children.Then we're getting into politics! From President Trump's controversial comments to the 2026 midterm elections, we're discussing the results, historic victories for Black candidates, and how Black men and women showed up at the polls.But y'all know we can't be serious the whole time!We're also talking about **the art of not giving a damn after 40**, why *Carrie* would've been a completely different movie at a Black school, and why everybody's excited about Wegmans while I'm still trying to get somebody to bring a Pathmark down South!**A little politics. A little Black history. A little nostalgia. And definitely a little mess.**That's what we do over here!**Join the conversation:** Which topic had you talking this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We don't have to agree on everything to have a good conversation.**Watch, listen, and follow:**YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadioInstagram | TikTok | Threads: @bsoseriouscltpodFacebook: B So Serious CLT PodBusiness inquiries: bsoseriouscltpod@gmail.comDon't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!**When it comes to the culture? B SO SERIOUS!**#BSoSerious #AboutTheCulture #Episode6 #BlackCulture #MidtermElections2026 #BlackHistory #LifeAfter40 #BlackPodcasts

  3. Oct 30

    The Road to Texas — Family, Fear & Freedom.

    EPISODE 5 | The Road to Texas — Family, Fear & Freedom 🚗 What's good, y'all?! Welcome back to another episode of B So Serious?! About the Culture! This week, we're taking a little road trip! I recently traveled from North Carolina to El Paso, Texas, and let's just say the journey gave me plenty to talk about! From traveling through the Deep South and wondering about sundown towns to experiencing a Border Patrol checkpoint firsthand, we're talking about what it means to travel while Black in America. But you already know we can't stop there! We're also getting into some current events, including the controversy surrounding a young soccer player, Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump, and Jay-Z's influence on the Super Bowl halftime show. And of course, we're showing love to HBCU culture! This week's spotlight is on North Carolina A&T State University and GHOE (Greatest Homecoming on Earth)! 💙💛 Because around here, we're serious about the culture, but that doesn't mean we can't laugh, have a good time, and have some real conversations along the way! Let's talk! Have you ever taken a road trip that made you see things differently? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👑 When it comes to the culture? B SO SERIOUS! CONNECT WITH B 📸 Instagram: @bsoseriouscltpod🎵 TikTok: @bsoseriouscltpod🧵 Threads: @bsoseriouscltpod📘 Facebook: @bsoseriouscltpod▶️ YouTube: @bsoseriouscltpod📧 Email: bsoseriouscltpod@gmail.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! #BSoSerious #AboutTheCulture #BlackCulture #BlackPodcasts #TravelingWhileBlack #RoadTrip #HBCU #NCAT #GHOE #BlackExcellence #CurrentEvents #CharlottePodcast

  4. Oct 23

    Racism in the Workplace: When the People We Trust Become the Problem

    What happens when the very people sworn to protect, serve, and care for us are accused of expressing racist attitudes?This week on B So Serious?!, we're talking about the disturbing racist group-text controversy involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers and reports of a Long Island nurse making racist threats.Police officers and nurses are entrusted with people's safety, health, and lives. So what happens when racism enters professions built on trust?We're talking accountability, workplace racism, community trust, and why these conversations matter.💙🖤 FOR THE CULTURE: We're also highlighting Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, and celebrating the history and legacy of our HBCUs!This isn't about dividing people. It's about having the conversations we can't afford to ignore.💬 Join the conversation in the comments!📲 Follow @bsoseriouscltpod on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.❤️ Like, share, subscribe, and keep the conversation going!#BSoSerious #AboutTheCulture #RacismInTheWorkplace #CMPD #Nursing #HBCU #LivingstoneCollege #BlackCulture #Accountability

  5. Oct 16

    Is Black Trauma Profitable? Tyler Perry, Black Excellence & 90s TV | B So Serious?! EP 3

    🎙️ WELCOME BACK TO B SO SERIOUS?! ABOUT THE CULTURE! EPISODE 3: IS BLACK TRAUMA PROFITABLE, OR ARE WE TIRED OF WATCHING IT? 👀 Y'all, we're getting into a little bit of EVERYTHING this week! First, we're having a serious conversation about Nathaly Ramirez and the importance of recognizing domestic violence, protecting women, and holding people accountable. Then we're getting into Tyler Perry! Now, don't get me wrong, I respect everything Tyler Perry has accomplished for Black entertainment. But can we PLEASE get more movies where Black women aren't constantly suffering?! And because this podcast is about celebrating the culture too, we're showing love to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the legacy of Black education and excellence! 🎓✊🏾 This episode is about the serious conversations AND the joy that makes our culture so special. 💬 LET'S TALK! Are you tired of trauma-centered movies? What's your favorite Black sitcom from the '90s? And what does Black excellence mean to you? 👇🏾 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW Spotify | Apple Podcasts YouTube: @bsoseriouscltpod Instagram: @bsoseriouscltpod TikTok: @bsoseriouscltpod Threads: @bsoseriouscltpod Facebook: Bsoserious Cltpod X: @bsoseriousclt 📧 bsoseriouscltpod@gmail.com ❤️ Like, comment, share, and subscribe! Until next time, love on your people, laugh when you can, and remember... WHEN IT COMES TO THE CULTURE? B SO SERIOUS?! #BSoSerious #AboutTheCulture #TylerPerry #BlackTrauma #BlackJoy #HBCU #BlackExcellence #BlackPodcasts

  6. Oct 9

    Episode 2: We're All Black… But Our Stories Aren't the Same

    We're all Black, but our stories aren't the same! This week on B So Serious?! About the Culture, we're diving into the conversation surrounding Da'Vinchi's interview with Cam Newton and the growing tension between Black Americans, Africans, and Caribbean communities. We're talking history, stereotypes, sacrifices, and the importance of unity without erasing our differences. Plus, we're honoring R&B legend Freddie Jackson. Who benefits when we're divided? Grab your drink, get comfortable, and let's talk about it! #BSoSerious #BlackCulture #BlackDiaspora #BlackPodcasts

  7. Oct 5

    Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself 👑 | B So Serious Podcast Ep. 1

    🎙️ Welcome to the VERY FIRST episode of the B So Serious Podcast! I’m B, and this is the beginning of something new. B So Serious is where we talk about life, culture, motherhood, relationships, being grown grown in your 40s, current events, money, Black culture, and everything in between. Think of this podcast like sitting down with your homegirl and having one of those conversations that starts with one topic and somehow ends up somewhere completely different. 😂 For Episode 1, I’m introducing myself, talking about why I decided to start B So Serious, what inspired the show, and what you can expect from me moving forward. We can laugh AND talk about the serious stuff over here. Sometimes we might disagree. Sometimes we might learn something. Sometimes we might just need to say, “Now B…be so serious!” 😂 Either way, I want you to leave feeling like you were part of the conversation. 👑 Welcome to B So Serious. If you enjoyed the episode, LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE and join me as we build this community! 🎧 New episodes of B So Serious Podcast coming your way. #BSoSerious #BSoSeriousPodcast #CLTPodcast #BlackPodcast #BlackWomenPodcast #CharlottePodcast #Podcast #Culture #Motherhood #Relationships #LifeInYour40s

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Ratings & Reviews

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About

B SO SERIOUS?! ABOUT THE CULTURE is Black joy, real life, and grown-woman conversation—with a little side-eye when necessary. I’m Brandy, aka B, and I’m serious about celebrating us, uplifting us, and making space for the conversations that sound like us. Motherhood, marriage, money, race, life after 40, current events—whatever comes up, we’re getting into it. No lectures. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just laughs, perspective, and 30 minutes that feel like catching up with your girl. About the culture? B so serious.

Information

  • Creator
    Brandy Solano
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brandy Solano
  • Show Website
    bsoseriouscltpod