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.
Eric Tucker II
One of the biggest lies in the barbering industry is that it’s all about the cut. Skill is important, but real success comes from how you treat people. Another lie is that you have to follow every trend to stay relevant—when in reality, authenticity and consistency build a stronger brand than chasing what’s “hot” for the moment. Read move>>
Rogers Healy
That you need a suit and tie, an Ivy League degree, and a Wall Street zip code to break into finance. That narrative is starting to change. At Morrison Seger, we’re on a mission to make investing more accessible. More approachable. More creative. The industry is evolving, and so is the path to investing. Read move>>
DeSiree Faith Che
That diversity doesn’t make money. I hated that about the fashion industry, and in many cases, the industry still tends to believe that. When I say diversity, I mean it all: height, weight, body types, races, and ethnicities. Growing up in a family of curvy women, both slender and plus-size, with different body types, I never understood how the fashion industry scoffed at different people. Read move>>
Mike Feez
One of the biggest lies in the media and film industry is that you need a huge budget, big-name connections, or a fancy degree to make it. The truth is, creativity, consistency, and hustle go way further than people realize. Read move>>
Gabrielle Johnson
That beauty and wellness are separate. That skin is just a surface. That professionals are replaceable, and that our knowledge can be skimmed from a trend or a TikTok. The beauty industry is obsessed with the appearance of self-care — but rarely honors the body as a whole. We push results, glow, perfection — but we rarely ask how someone feels in their skin. Read move>>
Marina Griffiths
That more is always better more props more editing more drama. But in reality simplicity, intention, and genuine connection often create the most powerful images. Another big one is the idea that photographers have to constantly reinvent their style to stay relevant. I believe staying consistent and true to your artistic voice is what actually sets you apart. Read move>>
Arianna Wellmoney
One of the biggest lies the theatre and film industries tell themselves is that there’s not enough room: not enough budget, not enough audience interest, not enough space for “too many” marginalized voices. But that scarcity mindset is just an excuse to maintain the status quo. In reality, there’s more than enough room! Read move>>
Kearra Porter
One of the biggest lies in the hair industry is the idea that haircuts are something to fear—or worse, something to avoid altogether. Somewhere along the way, we started disgracing the value of a good cut. Clients were taught that scissors meant damage, and stylists were pressured to skip trims just to keep length. But the truth? Read move>>
Dr. Christie K. Moore Moore
One of the biggest lies the funeral industry tells itself is that “tradition alone will sustain us.” We often hide behind outdated models and assume that if we just keep doing what we’ve always done, people will continue to come. But today’s families are informed, diverse, and deeply personal in how they grieve—and we must evolve to meet them where they are. Read move>>
