We were lucky to catch up with Brooke Tiera recently and have shared our conversation below.

Brooke, appreciate you joining us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

Throughout my journey as a creative and lover of the arts, I am grateful for all the opportunities I experienced thus far because they were all impactful. The most meaningful project for me would have to be the stage play, “Mama I’m Your Child” that I starred in and was my debut in acting. I was the comic relief, my role was Loleta Jenkins a young girl who suffered from a speech impediment as a result of her mother using drugs while she was pregnant with her. This role and project were so meaningful for me because they showcased my natural talents and abilities on stage. Initially, I did not want to take on this role because I was young and worried about what people would think. I had to totally step outside myself to play this role and I didn’t know how people would receive me. We toured small theatres in the southern region, Tupelo MS, Vidalia GA, Norfolk VA, Anniston AL, and Albany GA and I got my first taste of the tour life and being the fan-favorite character of the show. Loleta Jenkins was relateable and touched people with her charismatic ways and fun energy, so I began to understand it was deeper than acting or being on stage in front of a crowd; I was a part of a message that touched people and made them laugh, it was a great feeling! I worked with some amazing actors and singers, legends like Howard Hewitt, Sammie, Dave Hollister, and Bernadette Stanis, who is Thelma from “Good Times” she played my mother, and at the time I did not know who she was but later I realized she was an icon in our culture. It took time for me to realize the greatness I was amongst but I am forever grateful for the time and experience because it made a mark on me forever and set the tone for where I saw myself and the things I wanted to achieve. This project helped mold me into the creative I am now and truly appreciate the artistry of acting and performing live on stage.

Brooke, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I got my start modeling when I was 5 years old, my mother was a former runway model overseas and had her own modeling agency in Lubbock, Tx where she trained models and produced fashion shows on the air force base and around the city. So I was never shy on the stage. I loved doing fashion shows and walking the runway. From there my mom had me in a few kid commercials in Texas which I loved as well. Then in 1996, my mother decided to relocate to Atlanta and from there I began to blossom into my own. I took on dance and acting and took private violin lessons. Music and Entertainment have always been a part of who I am, I just had to find my niche! Over the years as I grew I learned the relationships I built would be the most important thing in my journey. I’m a firm believer in “it’s all about who you know”. because who you know can get you into places that creditability can’t. I was always surrounded by people who were into music, creative arts, fashion, etc this gave me much inspiration and built my network around the city. Being a music lover especially hip hop and the entire culture of hip hop I gravitated to people who were also lovers of the culture or who were trailblazing their way in Atlanta. I always had a love for knowing people’s stories so I started an interview series, The Brooke Tiera Report with Precise Earz where I was interviewing artists and creative entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry. My first interview was with Sy Ari Da Kid, shout out to him he’s definitely a dope lyricist that’s been out here doing his thing for a while now. I went on to interview Zeus, DJ MLK, Tamiko Hope and I got the opportunity to attend the first Streets Fest Atlanta where I did media correspondence and interviewed, DC Young Fly, Kevin Gates, Young Dolph, and Bank Roll Fresh, and plenty upcoming artist at the time. This was such a great experience for me because I was getting myself out there and making my face known to the culture. I met so many people and made connections that furthered my growth which lead me to create my own platform and brand as an entertainment entrepreneur. I started my business; Real BT Management as a social media and brand management company targeting, independent artists and small businesses. Providing social media management services, creative producing, brand management/consulting, and interviewing and media correspondence. I am most proud of my growth and how I’ve been able to reinvent myself and my brand to always remain true to who I am and what I want to give back to my people and the culture. I am also very proud of the work I have produced and contributed over the years and the new recent opportunities I had as a creative producer. I was a creative producer and brand manager for Rashad Jamal, my joint business, WEUS Culture produced his music videos; Kundalini Energy, Jungle, and My Love 4 Real, I created the treatment for Kundalini Energy and it was such a fulling opportunity! My partner and I who created WEUS also had the pleasure of producing Dreezy’s Beat Box Challenge Freestyle which is still gaining views to this day! I love everything about being a part of a vision and bringing it to life. WEUS: stands for Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Unity, and Sucess/Spirituality. WEUS is a modern music and entertainment company dedicated to cultivating the culture of independent creatives in the music business and entertainment. We strive to build a solid foundation and structure for our clients and creative partners. As we play our roles in business, brand management, creative development, and entertainment liaison. I am thankful for my collaborations thus far and all the people along the way that contributed in any way to my journey. I look forward to new collaborations and projects expanding outside of Atlanta and being able to rub elbows with more like-minded creatives.

: Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Oh yes! What drives me is our people, my passion for our culture, and everything we bring to the world. My mission on this creative journey is to assist and build platforms for artists and creatives to remain TOTALLY independent and own all their rights and publishing. I want more than anything for us in hip hop to stop getting with these labels who ultimately don’t have our best interest in mind. Without us, they don’t have the entertainment to capitalize on.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

Absolutely, it all starts with your mindset and a lot of that has to do with what you intake on a daily. Which is everything from the music you listen to, what you watch on TV, who you surround yourself with, and most importantly how you speak because our words cast spells. But that’s a whole other topic…My library has grown tremendously and some of my favorites that I still read over and over are; The Power of Now, Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Secret, The Science of Getting Rich, All You Need To Know About The Music Business, You are a Badass, Exponential Living, and Sacred Woman are a few I always go back to for guidance and understanding. I always pick up something new from them every time I read them and get inspired all over again.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.modelbrooketiera.com
• Instagram: @BrookeTiera and @Realbtmanagement
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/brooketiera
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/brooketiera
• Youtube: Brooke Tiera
• Other: You can also follow my joint business WEUS on Instagram @weusculture and my wellness brand, Make Everything Serene @makeeverythingserence I am also a certified Massage Therapist and Sound Therapist.