What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?

Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken (and sometimes unnoticed) realities – we asked some of the wisest folks we know to share what lies they’ve noticed in their industries.

Kianna McCurdy

That it’s easy to run a business which is not true it comes with so many factors but you just have to be confident that things will work out for you. Read more >>>

Nicole R. Brown

The biggest lie the fashion industry tells is that you need to look like someone else in order to “look cool.” The truth is that you must look like the best version of yourself and that’s what will bring true joy. Read more >>>

Nika Samples

One of the biggest lies is that women’s health is a myth. Women are overly exaggerating and dramatic. Another is that quick fixes and trend-driven products will deliver lasting results. There is also a quiet but dangerous belief that addressing symptoms is enough, without ever getting to the root cause. Read more >>>

Satin Marche

The biggest lies the industry that I am a part of tells itself is that maternal mental health alone is the ultimate priority. While it is undeniably a critical foundation, true wellness encompasses many other essential elements. The ongoing issues of maternal and infant mortality reveal that deeper causes beyond systemic barriers are often overlooked. Read more >>>

Shamika Strong

The music industry is full of myths that can trip up artists, especially independent ones like me. One of the biggest lies is that you need a major label, a viral hit, or a cookie-cutter image to succeed. The industry pushes this idea that success only comes if you’re young, look a certain way, or chase trends. That’s nonsense. Read more >>>

Jackie Varnum

The biggest lies in the health and fitness industry is that there is one day going to be a true silver bullet to fix our woes. Whether it’s detox, or a specific workout regimen, or a diet, or some waist trainer. So many trainers, influencers, fit-fluencers, are telling people to ‘do this one thing and lose 10 lbs!’ and it’s a complete scam. Read more >>>

Shannon Manor

That you need to overwork yourself. It’s not worth it. It’s just cartoons. Your body and mental health are real. Work 8 hours and go home. End the week at 40 hours. Enjoy your weekend. Take your PTO. When I was a department director, I never denied people’s PTO. The schedule is on me! I worry about the work load, not my artists. Read more >>>