Public Speaker • Entrepreneur • Cultural Innovator
“Tremendously inspiring!”
-Vivian Armor, Event Host
KEYNOTE TALK
The Power of Possibility
The Science of Bringing Extraordinary Ideas to Life
How do we go from idea to reality? In this talk, Brooke explores the practical and scientific principles behind bringing creative visions to life. This inspirational presentation provides an accessible approach to turning vision into reality, covering discoveries in neuroscience and quantum physics, flow states, and the power of intention to show how aligning thoughts, emotions, energy, and actions can unlock your highest potential.
The Power of Possibility is about the mindset, practices, and ability to imagine and create opportunities beyond perceived limits. It’s about embracing optimism, creativity, and determination to transform dreams and goals into reality, often by overcoming obstacles and challenging the status quo.
Audiences will leave with actionable practices to tap into their own creative power and bring their boldest visions to life. Through her own personal and professional experience, Brooke shares how while growing a creative agency and an online magazine, she set her mind to launching a festival that attracted over 400,000 attendees and led to over $33 Million in economic impact for her local community in its first year.
Brooke shows people how to dissolve barriers and clear their mental, emotional, and energetic blocks, inspiring audiences to harness their creative power and bring their boldest visions to life.
“A creative, forward thinking, inspirational speaker that will challenge others to create something of value and meaning in their lives.”
-Vivian Armor, Event Planner
Past Speaking Engagements
Testimonials
“When you communicate, I believe you. Keep doing what you're doing because it affects people and culture at many levels.” -Jordan G.
“I am always inspired by you! Your vision, courage to put it out there and your ability to make stuff happen.” - Jan B.
“Brooke Hall is a Rock Star!” - Michelle N.
“So excited to hear Brooke Hall talk.” - Katherine P.
“Brooke Hall is one of my heroes.” - Philip L.
“Not only have you used your expertise to create and lead world-class campaigns and social movements, but you have engaged the whole community in the process. You are an inspiration to our entire community.” - C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, 2nd District Maryland, Member of Congress
“Don't know many other people who manifest dreams like you” - Diana G.
"It’s impossible, until it’s not. I have never seen, anywhere, a transformation of vision into reality that was such a stretch. And so fast.” - Gary Vikan, Director, The Walters Art Museum
"Baltimore will forever be changed because you had vision and dedication." - Mike G.
“Engaged, lively speaking style.” - Elizabeth R.
“Your joyfulness came through and was infectious.” -Linda G.
“She was professional, humorous and tremendously inspiring! I highly recommend her if you are looking for a creative, forward thinking, inspirational speaker that will challenge others to create something of value and meaning in their lives.” - Vivian Armor, Director, Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship at UMBC
“Visionary.”
-Baltimore Business Journal
Brooke and her work have been featured in
In the Press
About Brooke
Brooke has a penchant for dreaming big, having meaningful impact, and empowering others to reach their highest potential.
Called a “visionary” with “boundless creative energy,” Brooke Hall has a deep commitment to impactful, transformative work. She’s repeatedly focused on initiatives that bring people together, inspire change, and uplift the community. Her projects have aimed to serve as platforms for expression, connection, cultural impact, and collective joy.
As the founder of the award-winning creative agency What Works Studio, she has built a reputation for partnering exclusively with clients who are committed to serving their communities and making a positive impact on the world. She has spearheaded transformative, purpose-driven projects, including the launch of What Weekly, an arts-centric online magazine that celebrated Baltimore’s vibrant culture; Light City, America's first international light and music festival; and Light City U, a weeklong social innovation conference. These ventures aimed to help redefine Baltimore as a center for creativity and innovation.
Her awards and recognitions include “Innovator of the Year,” “Top Female CEO,” “25 Women to Watch,” “Mayor's Certificate of Recognition” and “Social Innovation Fellow.” She has been honored with the “Silo Breaker Award” and “Baltimore Transformer Award,” among others, and named a “Young Cultural Innovator Fellow” by the Salzburg Global Seminar. Her work has captured the attention of outlets like The Guardian, CNN, New York Magazine, Fast Company, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel.
After leaving Baltimore, Brooke dedicated herself to meditation, wellbeing, and inner growth, eventually feeling called to make San Diego her home. This journey of self-discovery led her to profound insights about creativity, mindset, and living in alignment. Now, as a speaker, Brooke shares the wisdom and practices she gained along the way, empowering others to unlock their highest potential, live authentically, and manifest their dreams. Through her talks, she reveals how aligning mind, body, and spirit can turn visions into reality and create a meaningful impact on the world.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University, with a concentration in Honors Philosophy and Literature. She’s a certified meditation teacher and trained under mindfulness pioneers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. She completed training in Biofield Tuning and Yale’s Science of Well-Being course.
As a writer and photographer, Brooke’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Baltimore City Paper, Spin Magazine, and beyond.
She lives with her husband and two children in Encinitas, California.
Awards
Salzburg Global Seminar
Interview with Brooke Hall, 2014
Mayor’s News Conference
Light City Kick-Off, March 2016
SmartCEO Interview
Light City Baltimore
Clients I’ve Worked With
Business Portfolio
Founder + Creative Director
Brooke founded an award-winning marketing & creative agency for purpose-driven organizations in 2009. What Works Studio is one of the 0.01% female-founded agencies in the U.S.
Festival Co-Founder + Conference Producer, Host and Emcee
Brooke co-founded America’s first international light festival with her partner, Justin Allen, to spark city-wide collaboration, create economic opportunities, and shift the image of Baltimore in the eyes of the world. In the first year, over 400,000 people attended the festival, which brought over $33 Million to the local community.
Powering Social Change
Brooke co-founded, produced, and hosted a sold-out 6-Day innovation social conference.
Brooke and her partner co-founded an online magazine documenting the Baltimore Renaissance