Comments on: The Promoting Passion Tour

By: Suzanne Barber

Suzanne Barber — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:39:53 +0000

I have a whole journal of ideas and quotes and inspiration from the Dallas session. It was like a year of therapy concentrated into a single day. My biggest takeaway was probably to actually do something-even if it’s scary-even if I fail-even if it’s embarrassing. The biggest gift I received was your vulnerability. I have started re-framing my perceptions and fears. I entered an art show, and reminded myself that it was a positive step regardless of the outcome. When the fear showed up, I was able to think “this will at least make for a funny story of how I started out.” But I actually won second place in photography (even though I had not thought before that my composites counted as photography!) And when I had to hide out in the bathroom from the emotional hangover of getting the award in front of all those people, I was able to remind myself that it didn’t make me a fraud. I saw in our session that lots of others feel the same way sometimes. I have been so inspired and encouraged by your tour. It was an unexpected but welcome turning point in my life!

By: Anne-Laure

Anne-Laure — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:52:23 +0000

Dearest Brooke,

I will never be grateful enough for this. Your way of being and creativity are truly an inspiration. While I love your photos I knew I was coming to feel and soak up your energy. I arrived with a lot of anxiety and sadness and while those can hardly go away spontaneously I left so inspired and hopeful. Thank you for everything. I will soon start your online course on compositing and I hope you will reopen your online session someday. Take a good care of yourself and always stay yourself! Anne-Laure (Melbourne)

By: Jess Breisnes

Jess Breisnes — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:41:26 +0000

For me, purchasing a ticket to the tour, on a whirlwind impulse the last day of early bird prices, was an investment in myself. Monetarily, yes, as I have few excess funds, but more so in focus and intention. Putting myself first has never come easily to me. I would much rather obsess over those I hold close to my heart. It was a promise to myself to keep growing creatively and part of my quest to reclaim my life from the growing force of anxiety.
I made an attempt to keep my expectations low and my mind open, having no idea what to expect and having never attended anything like this. Brooke put me at ease with a hug at the door. Every word out of her mouth was utterly fascinating and the intimate, small nature of the Vancouver event made it seem like a room of friends catching up. However I found my frustration grow as I tried to embrace thoughts of legacy.
The word grated against my ears. It seemed all wrong for how I see myself and the work I create. This discord with the general theme initially had me feeling like a fish out of water. An imposter in a room full of true artists. The feeling stuck with me and bloomed in my thoughts. Burning away on the back burner. Trying to assess my discomfort with the idea of legacy.
Fast forward a week and every single thing in my life has changed. Legacy as a concept crystallized abruptly in my mind on Monday night as tragedy struck my life with unanticipated force. My Mum passed away suddenly at age 64. We were as close as two people can be in one life without sharing a bed. Although we did that too, back when I was a little girl completely dependent on my kick-ass single mother.

I find it hard to visualize my life without her. But of one thing I have become certain. My legacy. To take the ugliest parts of my life and create beautiful things with them. I couldn’t put it into words the day of the Vancouver event, but that experience was an essential catalyst and prepared me in unexplainable ways to channel my grief into something constructive.

Timing is such a weird, wonderful, occasionally horrible thing. Thank you, Brooke, more than I can ever say, for helping me look deeper into my creative life and prepare myself for the wild unknown of the future.

By: julie powell

julie powell — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:11:07 +0000

Hi Brooke,
after so many years of being able to meet you, talk with you was wonderful, the whole day was wonderful and I got to share it with so many artistic friends. It has reignited my passion and help me to re-evaluate my goals and objectives. Thank you so much, I now know what I want my legacy to be and I have already started on that journey. Thank you. A big thanks to Joel and KD as well. With light and inspiration – Julie

By: Susan Bertram

Susan Bertram — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:18:35 +0000

Hi Brooke! It was so great to see you and KD again. I’m so glad you were able to come to Atlanta. And I’m glad you have such a supportive friend in KD. My only regret is that I didn’t talk more people into coming with me. It was such an inspiring and motivating day – your talk would have been perfect for anyone! But it was a great shot in the arm for me. I was missing the community since leaving PPC in October. The day lifted my spirits and reminded me to keep going, no matter the fears, doubts, etc. of which I seem so plagued. And I had a wonderful coffee date with Gary and Vivian a couple of weeks ago! So glad to have connected with them. You have such a kind, open heart, and loving spirit. I’m sure you’ll inspire people for a very long time to come. I definitely got to take home a piece of the treasure. Thank you, Brooke and KD!! xoxo

By: Gallagher Green

Gallagher Green — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:16:27 +0000

That is such a great quote! I will try to remember it for sure.
As you said, you have created a blog, a convention, and now a tour. I think the next step is an art college! LOL

The way Sony has worked with you has really won them my business because they are what I love in a company.

I have seen so many of my good friends from all over in these photos, it is so wonderful! Wish I would have been there, but the stars just didn’t aline. I will be at the next thing for sure!

P.S.
KD is so incredible, there really needs to be a festival planned to honor her!

By: Alicia Robichaud

Alicia Robichaud — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:13:00 +0000

This tour was for me an event I will NEVER ever forget. I felt a huge personal growth and know that I have left with a few more people in my corner of friends. I attended the Toronto Location and while it was difficult for me to make it there the cost of the conference made it so much easier to have to pay for the hotel and airfare. I felt so blessed to be in the presence of so much creative force. Both in Brooke, Danielle De Silva and all of the other attendees. I also feel like I left a part of myself behind when I left. A part that no longer served me, a burden I have been carrying for far too long. I have now started working on my very 1st self portrait project. I don’t exactly have my legacy put into words yet but one thing I learned is that I need to take the time to really know myself deeply and authentically. It is okay to be lost and it is okay for that to be difficult but in the end I will come out the other side, having found the light that was in there all along. Thank you Brooke for inspiring me not just on this tour but always. You’re energy, kindness and light shine through always and it was amazing to finally meet you in person.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:11:32 +0000

Brooke has this way of empowering others without sense of judgment. This coupled with a group of creative minds in one room given the freedom to be as weird and wonderful as they wanted and create with their own unique intent was something truly special. I’ve always had similar ideals and goals and it was freeing to be invited to be a part of something bigger than myself all while contributing as only I can. We all have something to offer this world and sometimes it takes someone believing in you to replenish that spirit within us. Thank you Brooke. The “burden” I left behind has already bloomed within days of letting it go. Just amazing. Thanks for always being a guiding light.

By: SarahJ

SarahJ — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:02:34 +0000

Brooke, dearest Brooke! I am so happy I was able to attend in NYC and see so many creatives I’ve met before and also meet some new ones. Thank you for all that you do for this community, you are truly a blessing of an artist. I have recently decided to forge down the path of fine art and do it my way no matter what others think of it. It’s an often dark and scary road but there’s something I have learned from you and others in the industry like you, I am not alone. I know I have others to help me learn, grow and share my fears with and that is a beautiful thing. So thank you for giving of your time and your energy to help people like me realize our dreams, our legacy. <3 SJRV