Having hates is an inevitable part of any bold journey – everyone who has made a difference in the world has had doubters and critics. As natural as haters might be, in the age of social media it’s become harder and hard to ignore them – and so we asked some brilliant creatives and entrepreneurs to tell us how they deal with haters.

Saint Martin

I’ve seen a lot of no’s turn to yes’s after seeing a plan come to life. It’s normal for people to doubt what they don’t understand Read More>>

Haylette Pratico

I believe in myself and focus and the positive results. Read More>>

Alyssa Jacey

Honestly, I’ve had to learn how to persist not just in spite of criticism or doubt—but sometimes because of it.

There have been moments in my life and career when I felt completely overlooked, underestimated, or misread. And in full transparency, those moments used to crush me. I’m someone who gives 110% to everything I do, and when that’s dismissed or misunderstood—especially by people I care about—it used to make me question everything. Read More>>

Brandon Collins

Growing up Black in the suburbs with a preference for khakis over jeans and reading fantasy books instead of playing sports, I quickly learned that I didn’t fit into everyone’s societal expectations. While other kids my age were listening to hip-hop and R&B, I had Third Eye Blind on repeat. The teasing was relentless. I was like the Black Charlie Brown. “You’re not Black enough.” “Why do you talk like that?” “You think you’re better than us.” I grew up feeling like there was an invisible rain cloud over my head, wondering why I couldn’t just be “normal”. Why did my interests make me a target from all sides – not Black enough for some, too different for others? Read More>> 

Erick Ramos

I persist by standing firm in my values—honor, community, virtue, and the belief in a balanced world where everyone has a fair chance. Haters and nay-sayers are often loud because they fear what they don’t understand or can’t control. But I don’t answer noise with noise. I answer it with action, integrity, and results. When you move with purpose and stand for something greater than yourself, their doubt becomes irrelevant. My duty isn’t to prove them wrong—it’s to keep building what’s right. Read More>>

Dr Rita Renee

Too Focused to Fold: Walking in Purpose When They Try to Muffle Your Voice

By Dr. Rita Renee, International Speaker | Author | Coach

I didn’t learn persistence from a textbook—I earned it in real life, in real pain.

I’ve been the girl people whispered about. The young mother they doubted. The woman others tried to sideline, silence, or size up. I know what it’s like to walk into rooms where your presence makes people uncomfortable—not because you’re loud, but because your purpose speaks before you do. Read More>>

Jeff Roslund

There will always be skeptics—especially when you’re doing something different. At Dapper Barons, we launched with a belief that the spirits industry was ready for a change: bold flavor, low sugar, no compromises. That vision didn’t always resonate right away. Some questioned whether people cared about sugar content in cocktails. Others thought the category couldn’t be reinvented. But we’ve found that the best way to overcome doubt is through results—winning over customers, building real relationships with bars and restaurants, and staying relentlessly focused on quality. Read More>>