In our latest Decode the Encoded series, we sat down with Ericka Montez, President of Rostrum Records, to talk about leading with intuition and trusting the feeling even when the data doesn’t have the full story. As founders, we’re often told to follow the numbers, study the trends, and trust the data, but Ericka Montez reminds us that some of the most pivotal decisions can’t be calculated. They come from trusting your gut and believing in what you feel, even when it can’t be proven yet. Her journey is proof that intuition, paired with courage, can open doors that logic alone might never find. #DecodeTheEncoded #BlackAmbition #WomenInMusic #Leadership #RostrumRecords #IndustryChange