CCA Student Spotlight: Brennan Godoi
Brennan lives out 1 Timothy 4:12, ” Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” Not many 17-year-olds have launched their own fragrance company. At a very young age, Brennan envisioned creating a high-quality perfume company.
He knew this dream would not happen overnight, so he worked for three years to fund it. He studied in France to learn the industry, and his hard work eventually paid off. He launched Parfums de Brennan.
One of the things that really sets Brennan apart is his initiative. When Brennan sets a goal, he creates a plan to get there and then executes it. I see this in the moves he has made to pursue his post-CCA education goals. It’s clearly visible in what he’s done with his Parfums de Brennan launch. That initiative, that drive, is something that many people don’t find until later in life.
Jon Blume – CCA History, Government, and Econmics Teacher
Brennan’s entrepreneurial drive is fueled by a compassionate heart. His passion for making a difference shines through in every fragrance he creates, with each one supporting a charity dedicated to helping others.
He recently donated $7,000 in proceeds to Jonathan’s Place, an organization that provides safe, loving homes for abused and neglected children, teens, and young adults.
You can watch Brennan’s interview with Fox 4 TV about this donation here.
When Brennan is not working on his business, he loves playing soccer, watching soccer with his dad, and hanging out with his friends. His favorite family memory is sitting around the table playing games together. His faith is very important to him. He said, “Jesus is everything to me, and I have no idea who I would be without Him. My entire life and the decisions I make are based around Him, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Brennan has a genuineness to him and a heart to know God deeply. He seeks to use his giftings to make the world around him a better place, one example would be the nonprofit he started. I enjoy discussing the deeper things of the Lord with him as he is navigating his senior thesis.
Tricia Lewis – CCA Student Life Director
After graduation, Brennan plans to pursue a business degree while pursuing entrepreneurial aspirations outside the fragrance industry.
Brennan, you’ve already achieved so much, and we do not doubt you’ll continue to make a meaningful impact in everything you do.