Brena Schriber

This week we interviewed the creative, stylish, talented and heroic Brena Schriber. Brena is a singer, songwriter, and firefighter who is also the USA Brand Ambassador for Alexa K. ​

Describe yourself using 4 words.
Loyal, Courageous, Honest, Hilarious
 
What makes you an Alexa K Woman? How would you define yourself?
I think my inner strength, my unapologetic confidence, and my genuine love for all women defines me as an Alexa K woman. It baffles me that there is a war that we wage on our own sex. It’s hard enough to be a girl, I think we need to embrace each other and build each other up, which is just one of several reasons (another being the fact that Alexa K supports Wolf conservation projects) that I am so happy to be a part of the Alexa K brand.
 
In what ways do you embrace your Wolf Spirit?
When I was younger, my anxiety was out of control, so my dad told me a story about the two wolves that are constantly fighting in your mind. One wolf is good and positive, he believes in you and knows you can overcome anything you set your mind to. Its opponent is the opposite. This wolf is negative and tells you that you can’t do it, that you will always fail. He asked me if I knew which wolf would win the fight and I said I didn't know. He told me it’s, “The one you feed”, that it was up to me which wolf would win. From then on I have tried my best to feed the right wolf and I think that parable has helped me overcome a lot of obstacles in my life.

What three items would you never leave home without?
My phone, my wallet, and my powder compact!
 
How do you define your personal style?
I would say I’m pretty “consistently inconsistent” when it comes to my personal style. I love all types of looks, I can go from dressing classy and chic paired with a rebellious hairdo, to wearing full face glam while rockin’ some ripped “boyfriend jeans” and a baggy t-shirt!

What are you inspired by, or what motivates you?
MUSIC. Music is such an inspiration to me and can get me through just about anything! Also, the strong women in my family inspire me daily and remind me that I can do so much more than I think I can! I’m also inspired by successful women in various industries/movies/books and people who overcome their fears and demons to do something amazing!
 
What woman/women do you admire, or who inspires you? (Still alive or not)
My mother! My mother is the strongest woman I know. I also admire every woman in history that has overcome adversity, and any type of hardship. Women who continued to follow their dreams or do the right thing, despite all that would go against them.
 
Where does your personal inspiration come from?
Mostly music, movies, and books
 
How did you get into your career?
In 2011, the town I live in was devastated by an enormous fire that burned down over 1,000 homes and killed two people. It was the most destructive wildfire fire in Texas history. My family had to be evacuated, we almost lost our house. That’s what motivated me to start volunteering at the local Fire Department.
 
What is one thing that most people would be surprised to know about you?
Most people I meet are surprised to find out that I'm a firefighter. My friends and family have always known me to pursue my[music, they were very surprised when I started down the first responder path! However, the people I work with at the fire department are very surprised when they find out I sing and have a YouTube channel haha!
 
What new ventures/events/plans are you looking forward to for the rest of this year?
My entire family is going on a five-day[cruise at the end of the year, I can’t wait!!
 
Where do you see yourself and/or your career in the next 5 years?
I hope to be a professional Firefighter 2 and have a successful YouTube channel!!
 
What is your favorite quote or what is a statement/mantra you try to live by?
“ Everything you want is on the other side of fear “ - Jack Canfield