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.

Josh Perry

My industry markets surface-level “solutions” as if the next product, strategy, or program is the missing piece to make you enough. It feeds into people’s fear and sense of inadequacy. I’m not saying skills, knowledge, or strategy don’t matter, they absolutely do. Read More>>

Viktoria Thompson

That natural ingredients are a luxury. Oftentimes you’ll notice that products marketed as “clean” or “organic” or “natural” are often more expensive. Access to non-irritating, sensitive skin safe products should be available to anyone who needs it, not just for those who can afford luxury items. That’s why Dell’s Temple prioritizes accessibility when it comes to pricing our products. Read More>>

Kyndall Gracyn

The beauty industry has long pushed the idea that beauty is one-size-fits-all, holding up a narrow standard while making women feel like they have to mold themselves to fit it. It teaches us to see aging as something to fight rather than a privilege to embrace, keeping us chasing youth like it’s the only currency of worth. Read More>>

Lacrisha Holcomb

One of the biggest lies my industry tells itself is that healing only happens in the therapy room and only through Western clinical models. That’s simply not true. Restorative and healing justice teach us that repair, wholeness, and liberation often happen in community, not in isolation. Read More>>