Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma Brooks.
Hi Emma, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
Three years ago, I was a Geography teacher in Secondary Education and loved seeing young people grow and achieve success, but knew the system I was working in was not for me. I had a burning desire to create my own company and be my own boss.
My whole ethos as a teacher was to level the playing field and ensure all children had access to an outstanding education, with high expectations from teachers to ensure they reached their full potential. Which has been transferred into iampro, a platform that provides a home for creative talent to train, discover, collaborate, and network.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it has not been smooth!
I have had to learn as I go. I had no idea about how to create websites, create marketing campaigns, or run social media accounts and definitely did not know much about Drama (Ben and Charlie – my partners – are the experts there!).
There have been lots of long days and the biggest battle has been to juggle being a mum and a business owner. iampro has taken over my life (although I actually do find it fun most of the time) and my children (Beau is 7 and Parker is 4) do not understand that I am physically present more but mentally not. I feel quite isolated and alone at times and the workload can feel overwhelming. But through constant to-do lists and small steps, progress is made.
Working in a family team also has its challenges. Ben and Charlie are brother and sister and I am Ben’s wife. It is definitely important to set boundaries and to enjoy time as husband and wife, brother and sister, without talking about work…which can be very hard!
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
iampro trains talent digitally and gets them discovered, collaborating and networking, pursuing a personalized end-to-end learning and job pathway, which prepares people for the future creative industry. Our mission is to democratize the historically archaic systems, which have driven multi-layers of inequality.
Our affordable memberships include on-demand and live classes, masterclasses and workshops, self-tape and production challenges plus monthly mentoring with Charlie Brooks. We also have our prestige GET SEEN showcase event twice a year and members can access our exclusive cast and crew jobs board. Plans start from £25 per month if you pay annually.
We specialize in screen acting and digital content creation. As we are fully online we can access THE BEST coaches from around the world. They all either teach at top in-person drama schools, are working directors, or are renowned successful performers – we have had Daisy May Cooper, Suranne Jones, and Sharon Horgan on the platform to name a few!
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
We want to be a one-stop shop for people to train, network, and be discovered.
Talent will be able to access a personalized end-to-end learning pathway, audition, and apply for jobs via our platform and network with the global creative network. We will be shaking up the industry. Big time.
Pricing:
- £3o per month
- £80 per quarter
- £300 per year
Contact Info:
- Website: www.iampro.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampro/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iampro
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/72701521/admin/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamprouk
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamprouk
