The People Project:
Brooke Robertson
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | May 13, 2023
Meet Brooke Robertson!
Brooke grew up in Robert, Louisiana. She is the middle child of three. She has an older sister and younger brother. She graduated from Hammond High School in 2012, then graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2016 in Kinesiology. Currently, she is a singer and songwriter with Burtonwood Records, where she has performed nationally. (You can find more about her music here.)
Brooke is also part of Destiny Rescue. They exist to end child trafficking. They rescue and restore children trapped in sexual exploitation. And, she is a member of Wellspring Church and will be going to Africa on a mission trip with Commission Mankind in July. She has three dogs, Brody, Heidi and Bruno.
We want to thank Brooke for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about her life and her love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: When I was in college, my focus was to go to graduate school to become an Occupational Therapist. I applied, and wasn't accepted. I didn't know where to go from there, so I decided to sing some songs and put them on YouTube (I had always sung at church). I was contacted by my now-manager to see if I would be interested in going to Nashville to write and perform music. In 2017, I wrote 4 songs. And in 2018, I signed with Burtonwood Records. I went on a national tour with about 40 shows. I loved it and I learned a lot about the business and myself.
One of my songs, 'Taking My Voice Back', is my story of how I was abused when I was a child. It was a process writing and releasing that song because no one knew what happened. I had to tell my family. I also called my abuser and told him I forgave him, and God forgave and loved him. Once it was released, the messages came flooding in from people who experienced the same pain. It became more of a ministry than music.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: I love Le Saigon! I order the sweet chili chicken.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Getting a horse! Her name was Daisy. I never thought that was possible. I was about 11 or 12 years old.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
A: Either Switzerland, Italy or Jerusalem.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first concert you remember going to?
A: My favorite movie is How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Jim Carrey version.
The first concert I saw was N'SYNC and Britney Spears in New Orleans. I was sick, but I was there!
Q: Do you have a favorite book? What do you love about it?
A: I am actually working on writing a book! I am hoping it will be completed this year.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Seek that relationship with the Lord, and He will take care of it all.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Travel out of the country.
Q: What is your favorite type of music? Who is an artist or band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: My favorite music is 1990's and 2000's country. I would like to see Reba McEntire perform!
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: The old Hammond Square mall! I can picture walking through it.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it and where would you go?A: Lysa Turkeurst. She is an author. We would go somewhere in Nashville.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: I love how there is history everywhere you go.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Traveling more, doing ministry. Wherever God wants me to be.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I used to work making prosthetics, like artificial arms and legs.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Safe
Q: If you could have a full-time staff member that is fully paid for, what would that be? (Chef, housekeeper, driver, coach, personal trainer, etc.)
A: A tour manager! Someone to help me run sound when I am on tour and do all the things I need.
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Italian food!
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Talk to God, worship, listen to podcasts. I really like Sadie Robertson's podcast, Gripped.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was to Daniel. I gave him a bag of goodies from Nashville. The last gift I received was from Daniel. He sent me money for gas and breakfast when I was in Nashville.
Q: What are you known for?
A: Being people's support.
Q: What is your favorite 90s jam?
A: 'Cowgirls Don't Cry' by Reba!
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: The ability to fly. It would be easier to get places!
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Hiking and baking. I like to cook with clean ingredients!
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: Purple heart. It is a sign of hope.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: My obedience. Walking with the Lord. Following His plan.
Q: What two items would you take with you if you shipwrecked on a deserted island where food and water were taken care of?
A: My Bible and a first aid kit.
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: I would pay my family's debts, set aside money for my future children and I would donate.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
A: I'd like people to remember by how well I walked with the Lord.
Brooke was nominated by Whitney Catalanatto
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