September 16th: Unlock the Vault!
From the locker room to the jazz club, from the goalie mask to the makeup mirror, this is the story of a life lived in quiet agony and bold awakening.
Brianne takes us deep into the vault of a life spent hiding in plain sight. A NCAA D1 Ice Hockey goaltender with dreams of glory and a secret too dangerous to speak aloud, she lived for the game, but yearned to live as herself. What unfolds is a gripping, heart-wrenching, and ultimately triumphant memoir of identity, resilience, and the long road to self-acceptance.
Skating Out of the Vault, A Trans Woman's Escape From The Game Of Masculinity is a story of survival, self-discovery, and the courage to live authentically.
Told with unflinching honesty and emotional precision, this book invites readers into the mind of someone balancing athletic ambition with a secret identity; one that blossoms in quiet mall strolls, whispered conversations with sales girls, and the electric thrill of being called a “lady” for the first time.
You’ll walk alongside Brianne as she navigates the complexities of coming out in a hypermasculine world, the terror of being found out, and the unexpected joy of finding allies in places she never imagined.
It’s a story of vaults, those we build to protect ourselves, and the ones we must break open to truly live. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you are to chase your dreams, this book will speak to your soul.
Skating Out of the Vault, A Trans Woman's Escape From The Game Of Masculinity
"Brianne Brinker is a captivating speaker who leaves a lasting impact. As an Assistant Athletic Director, she possesses a unique blend of athletic insight, leadership experience, and a genuine passion for motivating others. Her ability to connect with audiences on a personal level is truly remarkable."
Why You’ll Be Hooked:
Unfiltered truth: The book doesn’t flinch. It dives into the emotional chaos of suppressing one’s identity in a hypermasculine world, where vulnerability is taboo and authenticity feels like a threat.
Moments of quiet rebellion: Dressing up to walk through a mall. A conversation with a sales girl. A night out as Brianne. These small acts become seismic shifts in a life desperate for freedom.
Courageous coming out: From confiding in trusted colleagues to confronting the fears of rejection, Brianne’s journey is a masterclass in bravery and emotional intelligence.
A voice for the voiceless: This book is not just a memoir, it’s a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by expectations, terrified of judgment, or unsure how to begin living their truth.
What Readers Will Feel: The suffocating pressure of living a double life. The electric thrill of being seen, truly seen, for the first time. The bittersweet joy of finding allies in unexpected places.
The power of self-expression as a form of survival.✨ This isn’t just a coming-out story. It’s a coming-to-life story.
Whether you’ve lived this experience or are opening your heart to understand it, it will move you, challenge you, and stay with you long after the final page.
📅 Mark your calendar: September 16th. This is the book people will be talking about. Be the one who reads it first.