Power Women 2021: Amber Brewer
Creative Director/Brand Manager
Yellow Rocket Concepts
What’s your secret to success?
Working with talented, like-minded and committed people. Everything I’ve done which I consider successful has been the result of a big group project and relationship building. Internally, our employees are so engaged with our brands, our growth, our guests and each other; they have taken us to the next level. Externally, the incredible relationships with vendors, businesses, and creative collaborators I have worked with over the years have been a huge part of making successful visions become successful businesses.
What do you love best about what you do?
My favorite part of any day is creative problem-solving. Some days, I have the opportunity to reimagine our dine-in restaurants as to-go only, web-based order pick-up locations due to a pandemic. Some days are filled with creating the identity for a new restaurant concept or designing custom furniture. If I get to be creative, I love it — whatever it is.
What advice would you give to a young woman starting her career?
Just start. I find that inspiration usually comes during work rather than before it. By jumping straight into work after graduation, I was able to learn early on what I enjoyed about different roles and duties as well as what was not a good fit. Each experience informed my next move, not hesitating is vital to momentum.
How do you maintain a work/life balance?
I’m suspicious of anyone who is handing out prescriptions for achieving balance! I try my best to listen to my body, my family, my friends and my gut to understand what needs attention or space in order to know where I need to focus or what give myself a break on.
