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.
Natalya Michelle
That women’s pain is normal. That it’s okay to hand us painkillers and birth control and send us on our way. That a system that profits from our suffering is somehow helping us. The truth is, so many women are walking around silently suffering, misdiagnosed, and medicated instead of understood. The lie is that this is the best we can do. Read more>>
Jessi Bajoie
Our creative industry often tells us that theres no more room, that there isn’t enough business to go around. I sometimes buy into the lie, but then I keep meeting people who are building new businesses and pursuing their dreams every day – and it reminds me that all of those businesses need creative strategy and content. Read more>>
Clinton Gorham
One of the biggest lies my industry tells itself is that there’s enough room at the table for everyone to eat. That sounds nice, but it’s not always true. The reality is that some of us will have to go and build our own tables. Every industry has gatekeepers, including the Branding + Creative industry. Pretending they don’t exist does a disservice to up-and-coming professionals. Read more>>
Bobbie Smith
In one of my former careers, I was lucky enough to work with youth and I felt that I was able to empower young women through sport. As a result, I would say that I was building the competence and confidence of tomorrow’s leaders. Very few will ever know that I was a part of that, but I know that I was. Read more>>
