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.
Maryn Alyse
One of the biggest lies in the music industry is the idea that if you say yes to everything and constantly hustle—no matter the cost—you’ll eventually make it. I don’t believe that’s true. Not every opportunity is a good one, and forcing things can sometimes do more harm than good. Read more>>
Kimberly Hendren
Going back to the old ‘you have to get a degree to be successful’ way of thinking. The most wealthy people I know (I mean millionaires) have no college degree. Yet they are smart and wildly successful. I love that. I love not following the herd and paving your own way. Read more>>
Kristen Bivona
The biggest misconceptions about the real estate industry is we are all out there dressed in designer clothing, driving fancy cars and taking the world by storm. This is the hardest career I have ever had… I’ve always worked really hard in my life to be successful and to give my daughters everything they needed. Read more>>
Kandi Steiner
One of the biggest cultural lies in publishing is that romance novels aren’t “real literature.” They’re often reduced to smut or dismissed as “just porn,” when in reality, romance novels carry just as much emotional depth, character growth, and thematic richness as any other work on the shelf. Read more>>
Kimberly Blackmon
One of the biggest lies the beauty industry tells itself is that treatments are ‘one size fits all.’ For too long, people of color have been left out of research, training, and marketing — especially in areas like laser hair removal and advanced skincare. The truth is, melanated skin has unique needs, and when the industry ignores that, it causes harm. Read more>>
Kristen Bivona
Hello, my name is Kristen Bivona and I am a Realtor® in Southwest Florida. I’ve been a real estate professional since 2007. I’ve always had a huge passion for residential real estate and interior design. Read more>>
April Moise
The biggest lie is that fashion is affordable , everybody wants it and everybody cares about fashion. LOL Read more>>
James Blankenfeld
One of the biggest lies in the video and film industry is that gear and budgets alone make great content. You hear it all the time — that you need the newest camera, the biggest crew, or the highest budget to create something meaningful. But I’ve seen small teams with modest setups tell stories that hit harder than productions with six figures behind them. Read more>>
