We asked folks we admire to share one piece of conventional advice that they disagree with.

Aurora Adams | Photographer, Stylist & Model

“Find one thing and stick to it”. That has just never been my style, and because of this I’ve grown as an artist in more places than just one. My business combines my love of photography, fashion, art direction and styling, and even poetry and human psychology. Our talents can be complimentary, and exploring all of your interests can take you down a creative path you would never be able to get to without allowing yourself room to explore and grow in many places. Read more>>

Dakota Horbaczek | President of DI Records

I was told by someone once that I should take things slow. In my experience opportunities don’t often come to people who take things slow. Every time an opportunity came and it was for the betterment of the label or bands I took it. Not all of them worked out but taking hits are necessary. There is something to learn in failure too. My eyes are always set on the horizon with the people at DI Records. Read more>>

Alyssa Dufresne | Vegan Baker

A piece of conventional advice I don’t necessarily agree with is honesty and vulnerability in the workspace. I genuinely think we’ve lost touch of the idea of kindness, honesty and being personable today. To “keep it professional”, we are taught to hide and repress not only our emotions, but our very real and personal struggles. Who I am outside of business does affect me and how I will operate at work, it’s not something I can or want to hide. There are ways of professionally coping with our issues with one another, and I think it’s okay to show your emotion, and share what you are comfortable with as far as your personal life. Read more>>