About Me
Hey there! I’m Brooke Silva, known by some as "Brooke the Nerd" (a badge I wear with pride!). I’m the Director of Learning and Productivity for Keller Williams, Austin One, and I'm also a mom, a wife, and a real estate pro passionate about lifelong learning.
From my very first job at Dunkin' Donuts to my career in IT, I always ended up as the go-to trainer or coach. Even as a teenager, I found myself almost disgusted by the one-size-fits-all approach to training. I saw so many people just thrown into roles with a "learn as you go" mentality, without real guidance or leadership. I realized early on that learning should be more than just a checklist—it should be a way to build confidence and mastery.
I could see the holes in traditional training methods. What was missing wasn’t just information; it was empathy and real engagement. I noticed that many managers weren’t true leaders. They were people who’d stayed at a company long enough to be promoted, often without the passion or skills to develop others. This fueled my dedication to rethinking how people learn, especially when it comes to complex fields like real estate.
Today, I create learning experiences that empower, inspire, and work for all kinds of learners. On this blog, I’ll share tips, tricks, and strategies I’ve picked up over the years for small business owners, realtors, and anyone ready to build their dreams from scratch. I’m here to help you turn what you learn into impactful action that sticks.
You’ll also find fun posts on my current reads and my kitchen experiments—because nothing says “building a business” like balancing work with real-life flavors!
Who is this for?
Who should read this? Everyone. Everyone deserves the right to learn in the way that works for them. Whether you own a small business, want to start a business, are a parent, a friend…you name it. Every human has a place here. I’m sharing my favorite books, recipes, and little hacks that make life just a bit simpler, so you can grow in the ways that matter to you.
Why Read This Blog?
If you’re ready to grow, laugh, and learn, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s maximizing productivity, handling the nitty-gritty of real estate, or just discovering the latest tool to make life easier, I’ll be right here to guide you, entertain you, and give you practical steps to apply immediately.
Let's get NERDY Together!
XOXO
Brooke
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