We’re looking forward to introducing you to Britt. Check out our conversation below.
Britt, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Have you stood up for someone when it cost you something?
Yes. I’ve stood up for survivors of sexual assault, even when it meant losing important relationships including with my own father. As a survivor myself, I can’t stay silent when someone needs an advocate. The cost is worth it if it means someone feels heard, supported, and believed. Especially because I know firsthand what it feels like to not feel that way.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Britt, AKA Sketchy Britt when I am etch a sketching. I create detailed, one-of-a-kind art entirely on those red frames. I’m drawn to it because I love the challenge of turning something so simple into something unexpected. What makes my work unique not only is it entirely hand-done in real time, I also discovered a way to preserve each piece so that you can walk away with the art in hand and not have to worry about it erasing. It truly is a unique art piece that lasts.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I’m turning 38 soon, but I only truly discovered who I am a few years ago. I grew up in a polygamist household where older children like me were told exactly who we were, how to act, how to dress, and often times how to think. From a young age, I felt the inner conflict of knowing that version of me wasn’t real but I didn’t know how to break free.
Through a lot of inner child work, reflection, and unlearning, I’ve broken away from that hold and discovered the exact opposite of what I was raised to be. Now, I’m someone who isn’t afraid to go against the grain, speak up for what’s right, and be unapologetically myself even if it makes others uncomfortable. I prioritize my peace, my daughter, and my mental and physical health.
The one thing I carried forward from my upbringing is the lesson to stand up for what’s right; something that was preached often, but rarely practiced.
My journey wasn’t shaped by the world telling me who to be; it was shaped by the process of finding myself, on my own terms. I believe we discover and rediscover ourselves many times in life and it’s never too late to reinvent who you are.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear of not being good enough has held me back the most; in relationships, in my art, and in many other parts of my life. For a long time, I believed my worth was tied to how others perceived me and how they measured my success. That mindset kept me chasing approval instead of living authentically. Now, I operate from a completely different place: I am me, and I don’t need validation from anyone else.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I believe they would say that I really value being a mother and keeping a great relationship with my daughter, standing up for what’s right, mental health, being authentic and true to myself, advocating for those who feel they don’t have a voice, doing the right thing even when it’s difficult, and helping and doing things for others who wouldn’t do the same.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I’ve learned that sometimes kindness can be misunderstood, especially when it’s extended to people who might never return it. But I don’t believe kindness should be conditional. We’re all human, and at some point, we all need a hand whether we admit it or not. I try to offer that help quietly, without expecting anything back, simply because it feels like the right thing to do. How it’s interpreted isn’t always in my control, but my intention is always to lighten someone’s load, even if just for a moment.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchybritt/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/SketchyBritt/
