Burke is a native of Tucson, Arizona, with French, Irish, and Portuguese heritage. She is the 4th of 7 children.
She studied broadcast journalism at UCLA, but was quickly signed to top agencies, including the renowned Ford. She did some prominent television commercials for Ballys Fitness clubs, Coca-Cola, and Discover Card.
E network was looking for a replacement for popular host Jules Asner and found Brooke to be perfect for the role. She has travelled the world extensively, profiling many popular travel destinations worldwide.