One of the biggest opportunities for folks who want to make an impact through entrepreneurship is to tackle things that Corporate America has gotten wrong and so we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the community to share examples of what Corporate America is getting wrong in their industries.

Robert Prokop

The aspect of Corporate America that exists within my line of work is the healthcare industry. For me, the first thing that comes to mind is the perception of Chinese Medicine that is broadly held by the healthcare industry/allopathic medicine. It tends to be viewed as fringe, new age, or just placebo. Some hold the belief it is dangerous, but so is allopathic medicine if not practiced correctly. I want to emphasize that I have many patients who are psychologists, internists, surgeons, dentists, teachers in medical institutions, and more. Read more>>

Ismael Voltaire

Today, the drive for people to start a business is vibrant and strong; however, there is a lack of professional services for aiding novel entrepreneurs at an affordable price. Formulating a strong business model surpassing three years of operations often requires hiring professionals with extensive business experience. However, most consulting firms primarily target large corporations with large budgets. The lack of consultation for novel entrepreneurs limits their ability to pursue the “American Dream.” Read more>>

Alyssa Love

Coffee as we know it is hustle, bustle, and pumpkin spice! Originally coffee was harvested in Africa where it was used as a ceremonial practice for women in Villages in and nearby to come together and do the week’s work. Whether it be sewing or making thread, women would talk over their problems, children, marriage etc… Coffee is community, conversation. Coffee cultivates love. Read more>>

Victoria Sallie

Corporate America wants to capitalize on the wellness industry. The content and products that are created are meant to be eye catching and “trendy”. It can be a very superficial look into wellness. A lot of the focus is placed into bite sized tidbits, and there’s not a lot of useful information being shared. A lot of misinformation can also be spread, because the general audience is taking what they’re being told, without an informed background. Read more>>

Christina Carlson

If coaching is about supporting people (which I believe it is), then it needs to be deeper than setting and reaching goals. True healing and progress can really only happen when we start to listen to our bodies and get in touch with ourselves and our own intuition. Practicing believing we are enough, as we are. This is difficult in coaching in corporate culture because it’s focus is on productivity, and getting “better” for the sake of being able to do more, accomplish more, be more. Within this culture that productivity often comes at the expense of our bodies. Read more>>

Mollie Nelson

With all industries, larger companies tend to focus on profit. This can lead to inferior ingredients used in products that are supposed to improve health and wellness. Too many times you can find health and wellness products that contain toxic ingredients or chemicals that actually do more harm than good. Within the herbal community, you have quality, well-respected brands that strive to maintain a higher level of quality products and then you have the profit minded companies, who have jumped on the healthy band wagon and are selling products to an unsuspecting populace who are looking for alternative ways to improve their health. Read more>>

Daniella Green

Corporations are pushing for “diverse leadership” but they’re not making the connection and fail to connect to diverse leaders. Companies like Wells Fargo failed by assuming that “just interviewing” black senior leadership applicants was them being diverse. When indeed it was not. The outcome? Prestigious investors like Warren Buffet and many investors have pulled out of any dealings with Wells Fargo. Even worse, the media coverage of them being out of touch has led many executives in the organization to lose their jobs and ruin their professional brands in the process. Read more>>

Benaifer Binny” Jhala”

Thank you for the opportunity. Every two years during my realtor license renewal period, I’m drawn to a sentence in our National Association of Realtors code of ethics preamble that states ‘the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership’. Unfortunately today corporations/ institutions are gobbling up house purchases in multitudes and entire subdivisions in some cases. Having strong money backing they aggressively bid offering cash and sometimes accept homes in ‘As Is” conditions without repairs. Final sales price goes way over asking price. Read more>>

Yahne’ Jackson

In the PR and communications industry, Corporate America typically misunderstands the impact and power of innovation and authenticity. Many people are trying hard to keep up due to not having departments or specialists who solely work in PR or comm positions so there is not much room for success analyzation and upward adjustments. Trying to keep things clean and polished is what many people know as the “success” style. However, consumers and audiences see right through the facade. Brands, companies and corporations have to have purpose and persona same as people do. If not, the connection and relationships will be weak and you won’t last. Read more>>

Leah Scott

In recent years we are seeing Corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion due to the disparities and challenges that disadvantaged businesses face. These efforts are greatly appreciated; however, Corporations must really dig deeper as to why there isn’t much minority participation, and it is not by choice. We are not seeking a hand out, we are simply seeking an opportunity! How can we bid on contracts when we are redlined and denied access to capital? Read more>>

Sophie Hard

The “school” I went to to learn microblading was 3 nights and one full day. The texts I was supposed to learn from was full of spelling errors and incorrect medical information. When it came time for me to take a model for my first hands on experience, I only did one of the brows while the instructor did the other ones. I was not at all prepared to take on a client with little to no eyebrow hair. As the months went on and I was starting my business, I learned the ink I was told was “the best in the industry” would either completely fade, or turn red. Read more>>

terrany johnson

In my field of being in the music business I believe corporate America has decided to only use the artsas a gateway selling point to move other products and not feel the desire to compensate the creatives for the initial offering of their art befor eit is used to sell other products. Also not giving an approp[riate share of revenue to the creatives for the otehr products that are sold but tie them into agreements as promotional items to promote tghe initial creation which they dont compensate enough in the beginning. Crazy right. Corporate needs to instill in its current models of creatives being businesses within themselves and negotiated and addressed as they would a fortune 500 one. Read more>>