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.

Qamil

The biggest lie the entertainment industry tells itself is that women age out of being worthy of being seen. The music industry is particularly ageist. It does not understand that storytelling gets more alluring as women age. Read more>>

Kyrsta Morehouse

I think the beauty industry as a whole, has deep roots in making people feel insecure. What I mean by that is, if we make people think acne is the worst thing in the world then they will spend millions trying to erase it at home, etc. Read more>>

Amanda Novena

One of the biggest lies the photography industry tells itself is that couples only want endless portraits of themselves. In reality, most couples don’t need 200 portraits of just the two of them. They want to be present with their guests, and they’ll appreciate a picture their mom requested of loved ones just as much as their portraits. Read more>>

Nathan Weidner

I can best answer this question by explaining an experience I had at a recent film festival. I was approached by a gentleman who shook my hand and gave me his business card, and he proceeded to tell me about the film he just created. I was very impressed with the story and wanted to see the film the following morning when it would screen. Read more>>