The Courage to Disrupt: Lessons from Building My Own Lane

I’ve always been a disruptor...though for a long time, I didn’t see it that way.

I thought I was just figuring it out, trying new things, asking too many questions, and saying “no” to systems that didn’t make sense. But that’s exactly what disruptors do. They challenge the rules that everyone else quietly follows.

Disruption doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet decision to walk away from a comfortable paycheck to build something on your own terms. It’s rewriting your story when the world expects you to stay in your lane.

It’s me—a woman from The Bronx, NY—who went from Wall Street to entrepreneurship to civic leadership, constantly reimagining what’s possible for myself and for others.

Every chapter of my journey, whether it was founding Fama Agency, creating the Style Your Business framework, or launching PWRHAUS Golf Society, has been about disrupting what’s considered “normal” in business, branding, and even networking. Where others saw barriers, I saw white space. Where others waited for permission, I built the door.

What It Means to Be a Disruptor

A disruptor doesn’t just think differently, they act differently. They don’t chase trends; they create movements. They don’t fit in; they build spaces for others who don’t either.

Being a disruptor means embracing friction. It means being misunderstood until the world catches up. It means trusting your vision so deeply that even if no one sees it yet, you move forward anyway.

Why Business Needs Disruptors

Because comfort breeds complacency. And complacency kills innovation.

In business, disruption is not destruction...it’s evolution. When industries stop asking “why,” they stop growing. The disruptors are the ones who keep the questions alive.

They are the ones who turn “what if” into “watch this.”

When I mentor founders or advise CEOs, I remind them: You don’t scale by blending in. You scale by breaking the pattern. By disrupting the noise with clarity, purpose, and courage.

So if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” “too bold,” or “too different”, that’s your sign you’re probably exactly what the world needs right now.

Because disruption isn’t rebellion for the sake of chaos. It’s the refusal to accept limitations as truth. It’s the spark that ignites industries, communities, and revolutions.

The question is: are you ready to own your inner disruptor too?

Sending abundant vibes.

Michelle