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BRYAN BREWSTER Province
Behind Bryan Brewster’s oversized RV door lies a custom-built sanctuary for speed, housing a trio of high- powered machines and the story of a man who clawed his way from rock bottom to the fast lane. “I’m a gearhead through and through,” said Brewster. A longtime racing enthusiast and collector, he made an RV garage non-negotiable when buying his Maricopa home. Today, that space holds a supercharged 2015 Mustang GT boasting over 900 wheel horsepower, a turbocharged 2012 Mustang GT capable of 2,000 horsepower and
a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, his everyday commuter to Gilbert.
For Brewster, the garage is about much more than torque and track times. “The part of the garage that means the most is coming home and seeing what I have been able to build and accomplish since being clean and sober,” he said. Just nine years ago, Brewster was struggling with addiction. He was homeless and without hope. In 2017, he got sober, and he’s been hooked on something different ever since. “I’ve always loved racing and cars,” said Brewster, “but was never able to enjoy this stuff due to drugs and alcohol.” Now, with a lift and a full setup for maintenance and builds, he has created a space where he can pursue his passion freely and fully. Walk into Brewster’s garage, and it’s immediately clear what drives him. “If someone who didn’t know me came into my garage, my hope is they’d quickly see and realize what a gearhead I am,” he said. “With hard work and dedication, you can accomplish anything. I hope my story might inspire others to get clean and sober and live a life beyond their wildest dreams.” Brewster credits his transformation to faith and perseverance. “I give all my credit to God for allowing me to escape the drugs and alcohol and live a good life,” he said.
DANI BROWN Glennwilde
living in Los Angeles.
“They say you can make money with your feet. So, I thought, maybe my shoes can make money for me.” Despite a slower lifestyle after the move from L.A. to Maricopa, Brown said she’s holding on to her fashion-
forward past. “I don’t have a social life like I used to, but I still have all my heels.” And she’s not shy about her alter ego: “You can put me in as the Maricopa Barbie,” she said. “That’s why I wore my Barbie shirt.”
“When I used to work in California … I had way more shoes than this,” she said. “Some are hoochie, some are classy. You gotta have options.” Brown’s taste leans toward bold, glamorous footwear: heels with rhinestones, reds in multiple styles “One red heel ain’t gonna go with everything,” she explained. She buys from L.A. wholesalers. Her size often lets her score deals meant for kids’ sizes. “Some people do drugs and alcohol. I do shoes and clothes,” she said with a laugh. Now age 56 and working remotely for Allstate, Brown dreams of turning her collection into online content, and maybe income.
There’s room for Dani Brown’s car in her garage, but that’s not what she keeps in there. On one side is her customized pink exercise equipment. On the other side is a lifelong collection that would make any woman jealous, as long as they’re a size 6. In her garage, Brown keeps a jaw-dropping 400-box tower of shoes — more specifically, heels. “These are all 5½-, 6-inch heels,” Brown said, pointing out rows of stilettos, wedges and jeweled platforms. “Nothing is low in here.” The self-proclaimed “Maricopa Barbie” says her collection reflects a lifestyle shaped by years
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