Have you witnessed a time when you industry reversed course on something important? We’d love to hear about it, because when these U-Turns are covered up we lose out on our ability to better evaluate the current direction of our industries.

Jeff Avery

I graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelors in business management and a masters in supply chain management. I leveraged these degrees to begin my supply chain career at Unilever, where I quickly rose through the ranks from an entry level analyst role in customer service to an associate manager position on the supply and demand planning team. After 3 great years at this company, I left to take a job as a Global Finance Manager for Aptiv, which gave me the opportunity to manage large scape corporate projects for the global automative and technology company, These projects targeted the indirect material spend for the company’s sourcing initiatives to lower cost and drive greater reporting capabilities and revamp the sourcing process. The role was also supposed to relocate me to the global HQ in Dublin, Ireland for a two year relocation. Read more>>

Tracy Stowell

I’ve been a licensed insurance agent in the state of Georgia since 2004. After 20 years, I felt like I’d seen and heard it all… And then, 2023 came around and the industry began to take a big turn. Up until 2023, my team would shop for my customers at every renewal to be sure they were still getting the best rate possible. Now, the state of Georgia is in a desperate situation when it comes to insurance. The state has consistently lost billions of dollars year after year because of policy abuse (using your home insurance as a home maintenance product versus what it was actually designed to be used for) and rising litigation costs. Many carriers have removed themselves from the state of Georgia altogether and others are just refusing to write any new business until they can “right the ship”. Read more>>

Monica Jackson

In the fitness and wellness industry, one of the biggest ‘U-turns’ I’ve experienced is the shift from focusing solely on weight loss and appearance to a more holistic, balanced approach to health and wellness. When I first started as a personal trainer, the main goal for most clients—and the industry’s messaging—was all about shedding pounds and fitting into a certain aesthetic. It was very numbers-driven, with weight loss and calorie counting at the forefront of most programs. However, over the years, the conversation has shifted to prioritizing mental health, strength, and overall well-being. Now, we focus more on how people feel, both mentally and physically, rather than just how they look. Self-love, body positivity, and mindfulness have become integral parts of my practice. Read more>>