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.

Lauren Kotler

1. Most people in the Ready-to-Drink Industry and the spirits market believe that crowded categories have barriers to entry that are too high 2. Neatly Spiked believes that if you have a value proposition rooted in a consumer need that it is possible as a start-up to stand out in a crowded space dominated by major market players 3. value proposition takes on multiple forms (a) product: green tea (b) business core values: success and kindness are not mutually exclusive
(c) female founded and led in an industry that is largely male-dominated Read more>>

Niya Harris

In working in the sports/entertainment industry many people don’t agree that women should work in a male-dominated industry. In addition, to being a motivational speaker and mentor many women will reach out to me about how is it being an African American woman in this field. My reply is that it is not easy but look on the bright side if you already working or volunteering in sports your foot is in the door. Read more>>

Christine Merryman

“You need to find what you are good at and stay in your lane”, “you can only have one main focus”, “you should only do one thing, doing too many things doesn’t look good on your resume”- this is the worst advice I have ever received and unfortunately I hear it all the time. I think that social media has influenced the way we think and made men/women/young girls/young boys believe that they can only be good at one thing because that’s aesthetically pleasing to their “followers” or individuals reading their resumes. Read more>>