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.
Mikayla Bishop
You have to have the mentality to only look out for yourself. On top of this, the people who love you outweigh the people who hate. No matter what you do, people are either gonna love or hate it. If you continuously try to satisfy the people who hate, it will never end because truthfully they will still find something to hate. Read More>>
Paulina Morning
Honestly, I’ve learned that persistence is about protecting your vision more than proving anything to anyone. People are always going to have opinions, but I don’t move for noise… I move for purpose. When you know what you’re building and why, you stop looking for validation outside yourself. For me, it’s about staying rooted in my values, my craft, and the long game. Read More>>
Kyoya López
There is a quote that someone told me once: ‘Hustle… Hustle until your haters are asking you for a job.’. Since that day, that quote has stuck with me and it is something that I actively aspire to. One of my main goals growing up was to be able to tell those people that doubted me: ‘Look!’. Read More>>
Queen Lyons
Persisting in the face of doubt, criticism, and negativity requires a strong sense of purpose and intentional self-discipline. First, I remind myself that other people’s opinions do not define my value, my calling, or my future. Haters and naysayers are often a reflection of their own limitations not mine. Read More>>
Mimi Miller
Honestly I’ve learned that haters are part of the landscape when you are doing something original. The key for me has been having guiding principles and mastering the art of misdirection. Meaning I don’t give negativity my focus or my fuel, I redirected into creation. When you know who you are and what you stand for, other people’s projections can’t define you. Read More>>
Shumaila Kidwai
I believe in the saying ‘ where there is a will, there is a way’ and that’s a motto I live by so anything I want to do or look forward to doing perhaps leads me to figure it out as I go despite judgment from people. Read More>>
Jacob Green
Discernment is a vital skill when deciding which relationships deserve our time and energy. Making thoughtful choices about the people we invest in enables us to focus on connections that align with our values and aspirations. Throughout my life, I have been guided by a strong will, often perceived as rebelliousness. Read More>>
Vaani Sai
Something I often talk about is the cultural resistance to creative careers. As a Brown woman, I come from a culture that hasn’t always traditionally valued creative professions. Some of my biggest nay-sayers have come from within my own home — and it’s not malicious. It comes from love, and from a deep concern for financial stability and security. Read More>>’
Katayoon Iravani
There’s nothing quite like being underestimated to light a fire under you. Some people collect compliments, I collect skepticism. It started early. As a kid, for example, I was told I couldn’t play basketball because I was “too small.” I became the lead forward in middle school. Read More>>
Trumaine Epps
DJ Tab’s journey has never been about proving people wrong — it’s been about proving himself right. In an industry where doubt and criticism are constant, he’s learned to turn negativity into motivation. Every “no” became fuel, every hater became a silent fan, and every setback turned into a setup for something greater. Read More>>
Melissa Lupio
I always say no Matter What I’m going to be a subject to someone about What I do, say, or show off. So just keep swimming and remember I am important to so keep going and never give into the drama. Remember it’s not fun being the bully. It’s better to stand tall and take everything with a grain of salt. Read More>>
