This February, I’m excited to spotlight another former co-worker who’s carving his own creative path. Brute Optimism was founded last year by Greg Bro, and it’s already making a meaningful impact.

“Every Shape Has Its Place” is the first book in Greg’s Every Shape Emotional Literacy Series, with the next installment arriving this March. The growing series helps kids understand big feelings, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging through simple, emotionally resonant storytelling.

 

What I truly admire about Greg’s work is his mission: helping children make sense of complex feelings through thoughtful, emotionally resonant storytelling. He’s already working on his second book, and I love seeing that kind of momentum fueled by purpose.

 

Greg is also offering LIVE readings, both virtual and in-person across Minnesota. If you know a school, library, or are planning a birthday party and want something meaningful and unique, I can vouch he’s an incredible human.

 

You can connect with him through his website Brute Optimism, follow updates on LinkedIn (Brute Optimism), and find “Every Shape Has Its Place” on Amazon.

 

Go check it out and support a small business that’s putting more kindness into the world.