Brionna Blackwell (Barksdale) is a real estate professional licensed in both Michigan and Texas, serving clients in Detroit and the greater Austin area. Raised in Detroit's Bagley district and educated entirely through Detroit Public Schools — Bagley Elementary, Bates Academy, and Cass Tech High School — Brionna brings an authentic, deep-rooted connection to the city she calls home, paired with hands-on market expertise in one of Texas's fastest-growing regions.
Brionna holds two degrees from Michigan State University: a Bachelor's in Marketing from the Eli Broad College of Business and a Master's in Public Relations. While at MSU, she was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated through the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter in 2009, a sisterhood rooted in scholarship and community service that continues to shape her commitment to giving back.
Her marketing and PR education is a genuine edge in real estate. Her marketing background means every listing is positioned strategically — from pricing psychology and target-buyer identification to the kind of polished photography, staging direction, and campaign strategy that gets a home noticed by the right audience, not just the widest one. Her PR training adds another layer: she knows how to craft a compelling narrative around a property and a client, manage relationships with other agents and media, and control how a listing is
positioned strategically — from pricing psychology and target-buyer identification to the kind of polished photography, staging direction, and campaign strategy that gets a home noticed by the right audience, not just the widest one. Her PR training adds another layer: she knows how to craft a compelling narrative around a property and a client, manage relationships with other agents and media, and control how a listing is perceived from the moment it hits the market to the day it closes. In practice, that means homes aren't just listed — they're marketed with intention, positioned with a story buyers connect to, and put in front of the people most likely to say yes.
As a Luxury Home Specialist and Relocation Advisor, Brionna has helped countless families relocate — whether across town or across the country, including many moving to or from the greater Austin, Texas area. She guides clients through every step of the transition, offering a boutique approach with a select roster of clients so each person receives high-touch, personalized service rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.
Beyond buying and selling, Brionna is also an active Real Estate Investor and Landlord, giving her firsthand insight into the market from every angle — as an agent, an owner, and a property manager. That well-rounded experience informs the strategic, practical advice she brings to every client, whether they're purchasing a first home, growing an investment portfolio, or relocating between Michigan and Texas.
Brionna is also the co-founder of DetroitIsMe.org, and through her "Live Here, Give Here" initiative, she ties her real estate work directly back to the community that raised her, directing a portion of every transaction toward giving back. Each summer, she curates the organization's Back to School Empowerment Event, providing Sprayground backpacks to youth across Detroit as they head into a new school year. Her signature philosophy says it best: "Supporting Detroit starts with who you choose to work with."
Her guiding motto: "There are two types of people in this world — my current clients, and my future clients." It's a mindset that shows up in how she treats every interaction, whether someone is ready to buy today or won't be for another five years — everyone gets the same level of care, attention, and follow-through.
Outside of work, Brionna is a proud mom and dog mom who finds joy in the everyday — cooking, reading, long walks, traveling, and a lifelong love of interior design.
