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.
William Trostel
That art needs to have some deep meaning behind it. It doesnt. Sometimes it is powerful enough to have something that simply looks cool. People try and make art deeper than what it needs to be. Read More>>
Juliette Angelo
Growing up in the acting industry, I was taught nothing but lies. The industry presents money and fame as the end goal. That being a celebrity is what everyone wants. That because someone has more money than you, or is more famous than you, (or, in my case, someone is skinnier than you) they are somehow better than you. Read More>>
Peston Douglas
One of the biggest lies in the grooming world is the idea that groomers are always on the same team and that everyone has your back. Don’t get me wrong there are amazing groomers out there who support each other, share knowledge, and genuinely want everyone to succeed. But pretending the entire industry operates like one big family isn’t honest. Read More>>
Annamaria Scaccia
One of the biggest lies the fitness and bodybuilding industry tells itself is that everyone has the same resources, the same time, the same body, and the same health to work with. That if you “just show up” or “stick to the plan,” you’ll get the results you want. That’s not true. Read More>>
Francesca Pellegrino
One of the biggest lies the event industry tells itself is that everything can be perfect and effortless. Meanwhile, behind the scenes we’re zip-tying something, steaming a dress, and calling a vendor who’s ‘five minutes away’ for the third time. The truth is, every event has a moment of chaos, you just need the right team to absorb it so the client never feels it. Read More>>
