ROBBY KLEIN
Brooke & Brice
Dr. Brice Gilliam
AGE: 37
OCCUPATION: ADULT ORTHODONTIST AND DESIGNER ON MAGNOLIA NETWORK’S MAKING MODERN WITH BROOKE AND BRICE
HOMETOWN: LEBANON, TN
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU CONSIDER A HERO AND WHY?
My mom. She sacrificed so much to make sure I was given the best opportunities to succeed while teaching me what it looked like to work hard to reach for my dreams.
A QUOTE YOU LIVE BY:
“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination. Never limit others because of your own limited imagination.” –Mae Jemison. This quote speaks to me because I like to push the boundaries and norms of dentistry, design, and creativity, but also reminds me that others have strengths that I don’t have, so not to let my perspective discourage people.
WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
Marrying Brooke.
Brooke Gilliam
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: SR. BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SALES REP; GENERAL CONTRACTOR ON MAGNOLIA NETWORK’S MAKING MODERN WITH BROOKE AND BRICE
HOMETOWN: DIXON, KY
WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Most people wouldn’t guess that I can weld, lay tile, build, etc. When Brice and I are walking out of Home Depot together, people will say “Yeah girl, put him to work. Get that honey-do-list finished!” But the reality is, he’s telling me the design plans and I’m the one doing the work!
WHAT IS YOUR SELF-CARE ROUTINE?
I love finding ways to use the physical labor aspects of renovating to be my fitness routine. I carry two boxes of tile up the stairs instead of one; I double up on the steps; I do lunges with the heavy buckets of mortar. I think you can use what you enjoy doing to keep your body in shape if you can’t make time for the gym (at least I tell myself that). As far as feeling great inside, the rush, rush, rush of life can be so overwhelming sometimes. I’ve found that box breathing really helps me calm my anxious mind and refocus on achievable tasks. It also helps me when I’m in Nashville traffic!
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF BEAUTY?
Beauty is something that causes a feeling or emotion, that causes something inside us to stir. It draws us in, causes us to think, makes us question things. It’s more than visual; it comes from deep within and is different for every one of us. To me, the most beautiful people are not afraid of others’ opinions when they try something new. I’m most happy with myself when I’m doing what I love to do without any regard for what others will think.