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I’m fresh off a session at the Texas Expo where Damola Adamolekun, the CEO of Red Lobster, dropped a truth bomb that shifted my entire perspective on my business. 23rd Annual Texas Expo - Summer Celebration - Hilton Americas Hotel Friday May 15th 2026 His message was clear: You don’t always need to tear it down and start over. Real success comes from taking what is already there and making it work. As a creative, I’ve often felt the pressure to constantly reinvent the wheel.

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