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.

Ryan Varga

The photography industry is very saturated. Anyone can take a good photo and purchase the same gear and software that you use. The biggest asset you have is yourself. Only by being your true authentic self makes creates an asset that’s non-replicable and will be the reason you get hired. Read more>>

Audra Nicol

Call center florists known as FTD’s. Many people do not know how to properly order flowers and how to get what they actually paid for. Florists have been trying to educate the public about FTD’s. First let’s start off with what an FTD is.. a call center that takes orders for flowers whether it be online or over the phone. The FTD then contacts your local florist and asks them to fulfill the order, BUT what the customer and the local florist don’t know is that the FTD is keeping 40% of your money! So if you order a $100 arrangement the FTD calls the local florist and tells them the order is only for $60 and that includes your delivery fee as well. Your local florists then are the ones to blame for the flowers not meeting the customers expectations even though it is not the local florists fault. Many local florists are no longer accepting FTD orders due to their clients being ripped off. It is ALWAYS best to call the local florist. Read more>>

Ashunta Jolly

I believe in this industry most people disagree with allowing the people around them to choose what personally works for them. I’ve noticed we get so excited about a specific path that has helped us tremendously and want to share this with the world. We thoroughly enjoy helping others transmute their pain into purpose but tend to forget that not everyone is going to be able to take the same route. We need to continue to inspire others, spread knowledge and wisdom but allow the community we are serving to think and choose the route that works best for them. The holistic healers are here to inspire YOU and ignite the power within YOU to heal yourself! Read more>>

Daesha Smith

Good question! I don’t really feel like this is too far fetched but will say that I have an “All or Nothing” mindset, especially when it comes to my passion. Some may think it’s extreme but I don’t believe in plan B’s or C’s. I truly believe that I can do whatever I choose to do and no one can tell me differently. Even if a door doesn’t open, I can always go through a window; and if the window is boarded, I can always build something new. Read more>>

Karina Duke

For the most part, the Real Estate Industry has been seen as a profession in which one gets to make quick money without much experience required. I didn’t want to be perceived like that. Prior to becoming a Licensed Real Estate Agent, I worked as a Loan Officer for a Mortgage Company. And before that, my career began at a financial institution. The number one reason I decided to become a Realtor®️ was that very early in my Mortgage lending career I got to observe how so many buyers and sellers were putting themselves and their most significant investment at risk in the hands of non-professionals, poorly educated Real Estate agents. Read more>>