Navigating Personal Growth

It hasn’t always been roses for Brooke while building her Empire. Join her on today’s episode as she dives into the three biggest mistakes she made while building her team…and shares advice for do better, once you know better.  

https://metzgerbootcamp.com

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Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Being an executive assistant to a hustling entrepreneur with a jam-packed schedule is no easy task.  Especially when her boss always has more on the way. Join Brooke today as she interviews her own Executive Assistant Dea Bates, who shares her journey of love, loss, and building her life again after the death of her son’s father.  

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

Rapid Fire Theme • Funky Super Mall by Cast Of Characters

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If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Brooke’s humble beginnings started with a mere $250 she saved up from doing cheerleading lessons in people’s front yards and living rooms. What began as purely a passion project, or side-gig, turned into an Empire destined to leave a mark on the world that could not be erased. Join Brooke today as she takes us on the journey of how she turned her “side-gig” into the career of her dreams. 

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

The GRIT gets real on today’s episode as Brooke interviews Josh Gonzales from the Arkansas Crisis Center Board of Directors. No topic is off limits - from mental health to suicide prevention - Josh takes us on the journey of finding himself in the depths of depression and climbing his way to becoming an advocate for others in need of someone to simply listen. 

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you are not alone and that help is available. It takes a lot of strength to reach out for support, and seeking help is a sign of courage, not weakness. There are many resources available to you, including hotlines, therapists, support groups, and crisis centers. It's important to remember that these thoughts are temporary and that with the right help and support, things can and will get better. You deserve to live a fulfilling and happy life, and there are people who care about you and want to help you through this difficult time. 

988 hotline - The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Arcrisis.org - https://www.arcrisis.org

At the Arkansas Crisis Center, we believe in providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. If you or someone you know needs to talk, we are here to listen!

Or, you can reach out to Josh directly at: [email protected]

If you are interested in ways that YOU can help please those in need, please visit the resources below:

LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour face-to-face workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice.

At a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.

A skilled, supportive trainer will guide you through the course, and a community resource will be on hand to support your safety and comfort.

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

This week’s episode tackles Gray Area Drinking.

Gray area drinking is a term used to describe a pattern of alcohol consumption that falls somewhere between moderate drinking and alcoholism. It often refers to individuals who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder, but who still experience negative consequences from their drinking, such as hangovers, blackouts, or impaired decision-making. Gray area drinking can be challenging to identify and address, as it can be difficult to determine when someone's drinking has become problematic. However, it is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with gray area drinking and to seek help if necessary. Listen along as Brooke gets REAL and tells you about her experience with Gray Area Drinking!

Reframe app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reframe-drink-less-thrive/

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If you find yourself connecting to my story, shoot me an email at [email protected] and I will be happy to share any tips or tools to help you along your journey.

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

This week’s episode of The GRIT Crusade tackles the familiar topics of addition and recovery…but this time our guest takes us into her world as she experience life behind bars.  

Join Brooke as she sits down with Stefany Germcheid, recovered fiancé, mother, and friend, as she shares her testimony of navigating years of addiction, relapses, and recovery while navigating life behind bars alongside motherhood, love, and loss. 

Note from Brooke: For anyone watching/listening to this who may also be struggling with addiction, there are resources for you. Because you matter. And your life is your responsibility. And you are worth the effort. We’ve linked a few resources below that you may find helpful:

Help with Drug & Alcohol Addiction: https://www.help.org

Reframe App to Aid in Alcohol Reduction: https://apple.co/3KB5bnC

ARcare - https://www.arcare.net

Psalms 88

A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According

to mahalath leannoth. A maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

1 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.

2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.

3 I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death.

4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without

strength.

5 I am set apart with the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you

remember no more, who are cut off from your care.

6 You have put me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths.

7 Your wrath lies heavily on me; you have overwhelmed me with all your waves.

8 You have taken from me my closest friends and have made me repulsive to

them. I am confined and cannot escape;

9 my eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, LORD, every day; I spread out my

hands to you.

10 Do you show your wonders to the dead? Do their spirits rise up and praise

you?

11 Is your love declared in the grave, your faithfulness in Destruction ?

12 Are your wonders known in the place of darkness, or your righteous deeds in

the land of oblivion?

13 But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you.

14 Why, LORD, do you reject me and hide your face from me?

15 From my youth I have suffered and been close to death; I have borne your

terrors and am in despair.

16 Your wrath has swept over me; your terrors have destroyed me.

17 All day long they surround me like a flood; they have completely engulfed me.

18 You have taken from me friend and neighbor— darkness is my closest friend.

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

This week’s episode of The GRIT Crusade tackles a topic that touches our lives one every inch of the globe … addiction, and most importantly recovery.

Join Brooke as she sits down with Zack Cox, legendary businessman, father, and recovered addict. Zack gets real with us and announces to the world for the first time that he has been in recovery … for the last SIX YEARS!!!  

Through laughter, tears, anxiety, and joy Zack gets raw as he walks us through his rock bottom and the moment that made him never look back. 

Note from Brooke: For anyone watching/listening to this who may also be struggling with addiction, there are resources for you. Because you matter. And your life is your responsibility. And you are worth the effort. We’ve linked a few resources below that you may find helpful:

Help with Drug & Alcohol Addiction: https://www.help.org

Reframe App to Aid in Alcohol Reduction: https://apple.co/3KB5bnC

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Often times in life we find ourselves celebrating the ones we love when they are no longer around to hear it. But what if … we didn’t wait. Today’s episode dives into the concept of living funerals and sharing joy in the every day cadence of life.

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Listen in with Brooke as she interviews her best friend, podcaster, and aspiring author Dani Hardy as they tackle hard topics like embracing the limitations of our humanity and learning to celebrate the off-stage more than the on-stage presence in our celebrity culture today. 

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

Award Theme • Becco Das Garrafas by The Night Train

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