We asked some of the brightest and most thoughtful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives in the community to tell us about something they believe that most people in their space disagree with and we’ve shared highlights below.

Deborah Pannier

Always giving my all to each and every client. Never ever cutting corners or skimping on quality. Even if the client doesn’t see it Putting them and their needs and wants first. Read more>>

Jordan Humphrey

Gen X is notorious for my most hated misinformed phrase. “Life Insurance is a scam.” Hearing those words grinds my gears. This generation of people is stubborn in mindset and convincing them that this is something needed is impossible. Read more>>

Erica Williams

Being a Black business owner in the city of Detroit, most people think there needs to be competition with those individuals in the same industry as you. I disagree with this whole-heartedly as there is enough success for everyone to win. Read more>>

Kat LaIuppa

Being a stay at home mom is a choice that, depending on the audience, will either get eye rolls or an applause so I believe most people who are not making this choice assume that women who do are inherently oppressed, silenced, and ultimately giving up on themselves. Read more>>

Sweta Vikram

As an Ayurvedic Doctor as well as a Speaker, I often sense rigidity being professed. What I mean by that is suggestions to adhere to strict regimen 100% … be it your health or creativity. Read more>>

Lindsey Lamar

The book industry is thousands of years old. It’s built on traditional models that can’t run with the pace of change that rapidly shakes our world. Many people within the book world, especially the fiction world, are afraid to admit that publishing is seeing its inflection point. Read more>>