We’re looking forward to introducing you to Brooke Johnson . Check out our conversation below.
Brooke, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
The thing that I am most proud of building – that nobody sees is my Faith & my everlasting relationship with God. This year has brought me to the immediate decision of letting God’s Will be done in my life. Without Him I am
– nothing – but With Him, I am EVERYTHING. Of course, I don’t know what God has planned in this lifetime of mines, but I know it is something great. The trials I have endured consistently in this year was God’s way of telling me to finally trust in Him and to stop making decisions on my own. Stop creating plans for my own life because he is laughing at that plan. So to build this, I have been reading my bible – a chapter a day. I have let things go that didn’t fulfill my purpose. I have started to attend church every Sunday and note the word I am learning. I pray every morning and every night plus more. But these are things that people cannot necessarily “see” about me. The song God in Me by Mary Mary says, “But what they don’t know is when you go home And get behind closed doors, man you hit the floor And what they can’t see is you’re on your knees…” People can create these assumptions and ideas of you that are not true and that is what makes me even prouder to build this relationship. The success, happiness, & growth in my life is because of that relationship and my faith. I am truly allowing God to navigate my life and my path while doing what I can to follow it. I know from here, everything that my heart desires will come. From then, I will pray & hope that my story inspires others.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Brooke Johnson. I am 25 years old and from Memphis, Tennessee. I just recently graduated with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Christian Brothers University. I had the amazing opportunity to intern both at Baptist Health Sciences University and Lebonheur Children’s Hospital. Now currently, I am working full time as a PRO Sales Specialist as I find my footing in my next chapters of life. Along with working full time, I am practicing and imperfectly perfecting my crafts and talents. I am a content creator, fitness guru/trainer, a singer/actress/dancer, and an aspiring model. After graduating, I promised myself that I would work on my talents now that I have the free time to. I consider myself the Jill of All Trades because there is so much I want and will achieve in this life of mines. To achieve this I have been actively working on some projects. I had the opportunity to walk in The Model Experience New York Fashion Week Fashion Show on September 12th of 2025. I am currently writing and working on music to record and publish out to the world. I am also currently working on finalizing my fitness trainer certification and get back to a steady schedule when it comes to posting content regularly on my social media platforms. I plan to also start a youtube channel that consists of me cooking and recording commentary while doing so. So as you can see, I have a lot of aspirations. But lastly but before all, I am building my relationship with God even stronger so that he can guide my footsteps through it all.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
I would have to say that my mom is my biggest motivation and driving force when it comes to my work ethic. She most definitely taught me how to work, what it means to work, and the pros and cons of working and not working. There were moments in life where working wasn’t on the forefront of my mind because I knew I was getting taken care of. However, growing up with a single mother who had to provide for me and my younger brother on her own, began to show me what working really meant. I just remember times we would struggle very intensely which would lead to homelessness and not having food. Not having a car or anyone to help us. If I can be transparent, looking on the outside in, a lot of people judged my mom and felt like she wasn’t capable of caring for me and my brother. But on the inside, looking out, my mom was molding me into the woman I am now. She always told me that she didn’t want me to have the life that she did. So to be able to experience hardship firsthand motivated me.. In life, some people take hardships in a different way and continue the pattern of struggle. But my mom instilled success and happiness for my future. My mom did not always struggle and she always gave me the best she could. I remember times when I experienced luxury with her, but this wasn’t always the case. But because of those moments, the chance I could land my first job, I have been working every since. I went through college working three jobs at a time. Now I have received the opportunity to successfully work at one amazing paying job. I know if my mom had to describe me with one word, it will be hardworking. She knows I would never to rarely call in to work unless I really have to. She knows I will go above and beyond for her and my brother, so that the struggle doesn’t have to touch us anymore. Because of my mom, I am independent woman and a go getter! With that, I will always get what I want and work hard for it in the process.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
All the time.. I feel like one thing humans do not like to do is to admit they are human. Life wasn’t made for us to breeze through it without issues and problems, but we like to portray to others that it is. You know they say, “God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.” I indeed believe that I am one of those soldiers. Every single time that God gives me a battle, I feel tried out, incapable, and weak. So the first thing my mind tries to tell me to do is give up, because giving up is the easiest thing to do. I would start to think, what was the point of living, what’s the point of constantly trying when problems will continue to arise, do I deserve the pain and problems, will I ever be happy, etc. But every single time, God is on time. He would send me people who sees me more than I see myself.. He brings inspirational videos and quotes to my sight. He reminds me of my blessings by highlighting other people’s struggles. He reminds me everyday that there is a lesson in every trial and it is to make me stronger for what is to come! So with this, I find myself winning & conquering every issue I am presented with and coming out with resilience, grace, confidence, & more. But because I am human, my last time wanting to give up may not be the last time, but thankfully I have God to constantly remind me of my strength. My list of battles and wins continue to add up. I one day pray to share my testimony to others to let them know that they will get through this too.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Growing up, I always felt like I was different. I always knew that I wouldn’t do normal things in my life. I had the dreams as a young girl to be a triple threat singer, dancer, and actress. I used to imagine myself at the Kid’s Choice Awards, Bet Awards, starring in a hit TV series, being in music videos with other hit stars, plus more. Thinking about how I grew up, living in the lower middle to poverty class, growing up in Memphis, TN, achieving those dreams seemed impossible for me, but I always believed that I would still reach that goal. Now, as I am older, those dreams still remain. Outside of me wanting to open my own Counseling Private Practice, opening my own soup restaurant, creating a nonprofit for homeless mothers and children, & starting my own cosmetics line, my main goal in life is to achieve that dream of being an actress, singer, and dancer. As an adult, I am now able to shape my life and create opportunities for myself that goal of achieving my dreams. I am in fact committed to it, no matter how long it takes. I will work on my acting reels, participate in filming opportunities, write and record music to publish, and continue to take dance classes to master the skill. With that effort, all that is left is for God to pull me in the right direction and make that dream happen for me – in his time -.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What pain do you resist facing directly?
The pain I resist facing directly is the ultimate fact that with God, I 9/10 may not get the things I THINK that I want in life. Every time I make certain decisions or create certain plans in my life, it gets overturned because it wasn’t Gods plan. That is what I have a hard time accepting and facing currently. I know that in order for me to truly get what is for me in this life and what I truly deserve, I need to trust and focus on God 100%. As a human, I know I have my own desires and wants & we can get so consumed into this world and truly forget what our main purpose is. There has been so many times when I thought I had it all figured out & God showed me differently. It is painful because fighting your own soulful desires for God’s plan is extremely difficult., But I know, in fact, when I do face it and accept it, my life will be everything it deserves to be. I learned that having Faith takes Risk, but the worth and reward is even Greater. I know God can make the unimaginable imaginable, I just have to allow him to. His dreams for me are higher than mines will ever be.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/BrookeAlexia
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookealexia_/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-johnson-29a76b223
Image Credits
GDHVISUALS, The Model Experience, Impact Lyfe, Da Jay Hustle Project
