We love contrarians. We love hearing unique view points and so one of our favorite things to ask folks is for them to tell us something they believe that most people in their industry disagree with. Check out some of those responses below.

Chanelle Yarber

I don’t believe digital marketing is always the most effective way to reach audiences. Most businesses lean this way because it is accessible, trendy, and can be more cost-effective. So I understand why they abandon traditional marketing methods and run toward digital tactics. Read more>>

Dave Carroll

In the creative space there seems to be this notion that no one wants to work together. I’m an outsider in this space so I was nervous as I was coming from a corporate sales background and didn’t touch a camera until 2 years ago. Read more>>

Kate Leeney

A lot of coaches in my industry advocate for low-calorie items or items that fit into their “calorie goals” for the day. To me, it’s so much more than just the calories we are eating. I focus on the ingredients in packaged foods and emphasize a diet filled with whole foods and lean proteins. Read more>>

Liv Peltier

As a creative, I believe that most people in my industry believes that every piece of work we create has to appeal to our audience. We often times take criticism very personally as well as a reflection of how well we perform. As a creative director, I’ve seen this take a toll on my mental health constantly thinking I am not good enough or it wasn’t perfect for my audience. Read more>>

Shakyra Dunn

One thing that I’ve always stood for is proper representation being showcased in media. Growing up in a single parent household in Chicago, I was always a bit of a social outcast–the light-skinned Black girl that had a love for anime, video games, and fantasy stories. Read more>>