In an exclusive interview, the Gilliams shared their biggest takeaways from their life in building and construction.

But the Gilliams are a rare exception.

And their flipped script tends to throw people off.

Brooke and Brice Gilliam of Making Modern, smiling

“People still come to me saying, ‘Hey, can you help me design my space?’

And I’m like, ‘You’re my friend.

You should get it by now.

Brooke Gilliam in workshop

I don’t design.

I just build.'”

“I feel like the construction industry is lacking the female touch,” she said.

Brooke and Brice Gilliam arranging decor

Brooke and Brice Gilliam had no reason to believe their lives would diverge from this well-traveled path.

Brice strongly advises viewers not to be afraid to dive into their passions.