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Brooke Burke holds many titles, including: mother, television host, fitness guru, pod-caster, author, social media mogul (with almost 4 million followers), and cancer survivor. Forbes recognized Brooke's work by listing her as one of America's top ten moms to follow.

Brooke wrote her first biography entitled, "The Naked Mom, A Mother's Fearless Revelations", and then co-authored her 2nd book, Chicken Soup for the Soul's, "The Joy of Less".

Amongst her many credits, Brooke is often recognized for first winning, and then going on to Co-Host 8 seasons of, "Dancing With The Stars". For the past two years, she hosted and co-produced the award winning Saturday morning educational show, "Hidden Heroes". Currently she stars in TV Land's new branded content series entitled, "I Dare You", in which she is dared by the TV Land audience and fans of her social media to take on the wildest of challenges.

Brooke has ventured into the world of Podcasting, launching "The Brooke Burke Show". Her guests have included authors, celebrities, chefs, inspirational women and close friends.

In 2007, Brooke founded and launched BabooshBaby.com, the online store for her popular post-pregnancy belly wraps, Tauts. Brooke later developed Baboosh Body, a fitness product (belly wrap) made to trim the tummy. In 2011, Brooke launched the online mommy destination, ModernMom.com, of which she remains the CEO.

In 2012, Brooke brought her own personal brand of fitness workouts via her DVD series with SONY HOME ENTERTAINMENT, "Transform Your Body With Brooke Burke", "Strengthen & Condition and Tone & Tighten", "Brooke Burke Body: Sexy Abs", and "Brooke Burke Body: 30-Day Slimdown".

Inspired by her dedication to promote women's awareness of the importance of physical and mental health, Brooke's next fitness project was to create her signature "Booty Burn" workout which she personally teaches in her hometown of Malibu, California. "Being a teacher and helping women transform their lives has been one of the most rewarding efforts of my career."

Continuing her quest to educate women about health and the value of exercise, this year Brooke designed and produced her newest passion project BrookeBurkeBody, a fitness lifestyle app that allows anyone to take a fitness journey with her anytime, anywhere.

Brooke has graced the cover of countless fitness, fashion, and lifestyle magazines proving that she is an inspiration to women. She has proudly been the feature story in Health, Fitness, Women's Health, Redbook, and Ladies Home Journal, to name a few.

In 2007, Brooke did her first Primetime Network hosting gig on CBS's "Rock Star INXS" and then "Rock Star Super Nova" with iconic producer Mark Burnett. In 2010, she hosted, "She's Got The Look", while simultaneously taking on (then) her new role as co-host of "Dancing With The Stars". She continued to co-host DWTS' for eight consecutive seasons. Brooke also co-hosted Miss America for four years.

Synonymous with Health & Wellness, over twelve years ago the Skechers Shoe Company chose Brooke to become a spokesperson for their brand starring in multiple National commercials for them.

Brooke has always been heavily involved in humanitarian causes. 12 years ago, she became a "Smile Ambassador" for Operation Smile. Her efforts have included hosting their biggest fundraisers in Los Angeles and New York, appearing in PSA's, raising funds, and traveling on medical missions with her family to personally experience the miracle of helping those less fortunate. Brooke has personally helped raise large sums of money for Operation Smile, but more importantly she has helped change children's lives forever. Continuing to pursue her dedication to charities, in the past two years Brooke has emceed the annual UNICEF gala in Dallas, Texas.

Brooke beat cancer in 2013, but she continues to bring awareness and inspiration to people regarding the disease. She became the face of the American Cancer Society's "Bucket List" campaign in 2014.

The most important pursuit in Brooke's life is and always will be the raising and caring of her four children.

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