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.
Jen Schroer
One of the biggest lies is that health is one-size-fits-all. There’s this idea that if you just follow a plan created for the masses to the letter you’ll get the exact results you’re hoping for. Or that that feeling better can be found in a pill. The truth is, lasting change doesn’t come from a cookie-cutter plan or a quick fix. Read More>>
Jaimie Krause
There are so many lies in the wedding industry. The fat-phobia, the racism, the body shaming. The over-the-top bachelorette weekends and endless pre-wedding showers. The sexist, heteronormative language that’s still everywhere—“bridal party,” “Mr. and Mrs. everything”—we can do better than this. Read More>>
Amethyst Roberson
One of the biggest lies in the mental health and coaching industry is that healing is “one-size-fits-all” and can be wrapped up neatly in a few sessions or a single program. Another is the idea that professionalism means keeping things distant and clinical—when in reality, authentic connection is often what breaks barriers. Read More>>
Mia Hill
One of the biggest lies in the photography industry is that your value as an artist is measured by how perfectly curated your feed is, how many followers you have, or how “luxury” your brand looks. We’re told that success comes only if we niche down so tightly that we fit into a marketable box. Read More>>
Christina Kennedy
One of the biggest lies in the wedding photography industry is this idea that you have to charge premium, luxury-level prices to be taken seriously or considered successful. It’s a toxic mindset that tells photographers their worth is tied to how high their price tag is—and frankly, it’s nonsense. Read More>>
JSH B
One of the biggest lies the music industry tells itself is that talent alone is enough. The truth is, relationships, timing, access, and consistency often matter more than raw skill. Another lie is that everything needs to go viral to matter—when in reality, long-term careers are built off community, not clicks. Read More>>
