The Brooks Family

We are writing a book together called Spartners, which seeks to help married people find the value in their spouse as a business partner. We plan to step on stage as professional keynote speakers in 2023 where we will share our experiences working together and provide tools to help others find the value of their spouse as a business partner so that they, too, can have autonomy, work with purpose, and build a legacy they desire together.

Start now! Whether you live in a metropolitan, suburban, or countryside area as soon as you are outside you can get moving and begin to live an active life outdoors. You do not need much, just commitment, resilience, and an attitude of gratitude. Set aside a few minutes a day and stay the course. Celebrate small wins daily and watch your life transform.

The past few years have been exciting, remarkable, and ground-breaking, but they have also given us moments of pain, discouragement, doubt, and sadness. Despite where we live, New York or metro Atlanta, spending time outdoors has always magically softened the punches, rejuvenated us with new encouragement and light, and fueled us with new energy. When we are outdoors, we can tap into nature and ourselves. We love the sun upon our faces and are grateful for how it always seems to lift us up above all.

We love to get out and walk daily. It’s one of the few things we can do no matter the day; it’s free, all children and pets are welcome, and it makes us feel so good! Before our walking expeditions, we usually stop at a cafe, or afterward, we grab lunch and eat outside. Our vibe usually helps us attract our tribe during these moments. We often come across other like-minded people along our journeys. People like us who love to work with a view, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Slowly, we are building a community of Spartners and friends who are looking for the same things we are.

We both love the impact the outdoors has on our soul, spirit, and, thus, our relationship. The outdoors allows us to test our limits, step out of our comfort zones and lean into each other. Our love for the outdoors was one of the main commonalities we shared when dating, and continues to serve us to this day, 10 years later. When we are stressed, want to start our day charged up, or want to have our business meetings on the go, we enjoy long walks on trails or through new towns; when we are tired or need some inspiration, we enjoy sitting outside, and when we feel playful or just need a change of scenery, we love taking long drives to discover the nature and communities around us. The outdoors help ground us, fill us, and rejuvenate us to be our best for ourselves and each other.

Yes, definitely! We were both always outside as kids, and we want that same desire to play outside, explore nature and create new adventures to show up in our children. For that to happen, we must model it and show them how much we value it in our own lives. As a result, we are better parents for it, as we are motivated to take them to playgrounds, parks, trails, and lakes, as well as on plane rides, road trips, and soon-to-come camping trips!

We are also better partners for each other because the sun and outdoors help reset our moods and reenergize us to be active, present, and grateful for each other. Lastly, our love for the outdoors has helped us in our roles as entrepreneurs, as it is literally our office. We love the autonomy our work gives us and the freedom the outdoors provides us. The outdoors is not only our office but our playground, where we get to connect with other like-minded folks, get inspired with fresh ideas, and remain grounded with gratitude for the blessings and opportunities that allow our business to thrive.