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.
Michelle Jreige CPA
One of the biggest lies in the accounting world is that there’s only one rigid, structured way to do things. Yes, there are deadlines we need to follow, but there’s also flexibility, and creativity, in how we approach the work. Another misconception is that accountants are dry and boring. I couldn’t disagree more. I actually find it fun. Read more>>
Nicki Hill
The most pervasive lie that the modeling industry perpetuates is the misconception that beauty, thinness, and youth are prerequisites for success. This belief has not only infuriated me but has also profoundly impacted my mental health and the well-being of thousands of aspiring models. Read more>>
Tessa Neva Trlaja
One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that it’s easy and that anyone can become successful overnight simply by getting a license, especially compared to countries abroad where a four-year degree is mandatory. Read more>>
Nicola ‘Nicki’ Riettie
That we’re in the sales industry. We’re not. I’m not here to “sell” something—I’m in the people business. Real estate is deeply personal. I’m walking with people through one of the most emotional and financially significant transitions of their lives. Every step I take impacts their family, their security, their future. Read more>>
Maria Laura Ruiz
One of the biggest lies the marketing industry tells itself is that more data always leads to better outcomes. We have become obsessed with precision through micro-segmentation, hyperpersonalization, AI-driven predictions, as if human behavior could be fully anticipated through algorithms. But in chasing optimization, we often forget that people aren’t just data points. They are inconsistent, emotional, layered and that is what makes them real. Read more>>
vanessa Arcila
The industry wants to shape us, to tell us what to consume, what to wear, and how to look. It tries to convince us that our worth is tied to meeting a particular standard, just as it often tries to impose a uniform idea of what makes something valuable. Read more>>
Bess Perry-Garcua
In the South Florida wedding scene, there’s a widespread belief that all clients want the same generic style of wedding photography. Something bright, airy, and heavily posed or dramatic, wide angles, with off camera flash. Many professionals fall into this trap, assuming that every couple is looking for the same type of imagery. Read more>>
Alejandra Colmenares
That “Sustainable” always means ethical, even though many brands greenwash and underpay workers. Period care is only a personal responsibility, ignoring issues like period poverty and unfair taxes. Comfort and safety are luxuries, not rights, justifying high prices or harmful materials. One product can “fix” it all, instead of addressing education, access, and policy change. <br> Read more>>
