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.

Shelby Kwaad

I think alot of people believe being a hairstylist isn’t a true job because we “play with hair everyday”. People outside of the industry don’t understand how hard it is on you physically and mentally. Our brains don’t stop! Whether we are constantly keeping a smile on our face when we are exhausted or having issues outside of work; or we’re thinking of different placement, toners and haircuts as we are working! Read more>>

Hannah Collins

In the arts, especially fine arts, people are always telling you that art needs to have meaning; that art without meaning is not powerful… I disagree. I have never put much meaning behind my work, don’t get me wrong there are some pieces here and there that represent a specific idea/story but for the most part, I just paint what I enjoy. I once heard the question: “Is art without meaning just decoration?”, I believe it is, but that’s not a bad thing. I believe that art can be enjoyed without always trying to find a deeper meaning, although that’s not saying art with meaning is not powerful. Read more>>

Nicole Plunkett

I believe that many professionals working in the cannabis industry vehemently disagree with the misclassification of cannabis as a “controlled substance with no accepted medical use & high potential for abuse” by the federal government of the United States. Patients with cancer, Crohn’s disease, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), terminal conditions, & more have benefitted from holistic plant medicine in states across the country with medical marijuana programs. Read more>>

Shawn Weimer

As I continue to have discussions with clients, whether they happen at shows or in my showroom, one issue that arises over and over is the topic of value. Especially, in regards to comparing a hand-made instrument to a manufactured production instrument. Unfortunately, these two entirely different categories get lumped into one. Very few buyers understand the build process and especially the complex sounds of an instrument and how to properly identify tonal range and quality of sound. Most hand-made instruments use only the best of the best tonewood’s. Production instruments rarely do so. I would say most buyers are looking to be associated with a branding rather than a unique, one of a kind, hand-built instrument. Read more>>

Aimee Cerka

Debt Pay Off – there are several gurus out there that shout from the rooftops to do everything in your power to get out of consumer debt no matter the cost, even if it means living off beans and rice. That’s not a strategy that I’ve seen work for most with long-term success. The reason is simple. Read more>>

Sissi Nuthman

I believe it is a common misconception that mineral sunscreen is ALWAYS better than chemical sunscreen. It seems chemical sunscreen has gotten such a bad reputation over time, but I believe there are many very safe chemical sunscreen options out there. And let’s admit it: the white cast that we get from a mineral sunscreen isn’t pretty! Read more>>