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A former Michelin-starred chef was looking for a new hobby after his divorce. He started a gin business in his daughter's old bedroom.
Jón Óskar Árnason found inspiration in his Baltic Sea house. He wanted to know what the nature arou…
Michelle Tchea
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I quit my high-paying finance job to start a bakery. I wanted more time with my kids.
Carrie Morey quit a stressful job in investment banking to establish a successful biscuit business …
Jane Ridley
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I traveled to Turkey for a nose job. It caused a powerful transformation in my confidence and career.
When Elif Köse finally overcame her fears and got a nose job, she said it transformed her confidenc…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Welcome to a new era of work: The portfolio career
A portfolio career has pros and cons, but it might be ideal in the new, flexible work era.
Madison Hoff
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Why finding a job is so awful right now
For many job seekers, finding a role has become harder as they encounter cautious employers, fake l…
Tim Paradis
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I co-founded a multimillion-dollar company with my twin sister. Our brutal honesty is an advantage in business.
Identical twin sisters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts co-founded Lumistella Company, who owns Elf on…
Kelly Burch
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I was asked to leave an event for female founders because I had my baby with me. I don't think babies and business should remain separate.
Elena Brandt brought her baby to a Y Combinator event for female founders. She was asked to leave a…
Kelly Burch
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Meeting anxiety is a real thing. Here's how to beat the nerves, according to a career expert.
It's normal to feel anxious in meetings, but staying quiet may be holding back your career, accordi…
Lindsay Dodgson
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I quit my first corporate job at 19. Everyone called me crazy, but starting young helped me find my values.
Lily Wu quit her first corporate job at an accounting firm at just 19. She said the decision helped…
Thibault Spirlet
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My 16-year-old got her first job at a restaurant. Having a paycheck helped her understand the value of money.
My 16-year-old daughter worked at a restaurant during the summer. She is now more frugal and values…
Beth Shea
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What business can learn from Biden's resignation
The troubling rise of America's corporate gerontocracy.
Rob Price
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My husband retired 5 years ago and I still run my own business. Our schedules are different, but we make it work.
Her husband retired five years ago, and she still runs her own business. She loves the work she doe…
Cailey Griffin
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I've held leadership roles at Yahoo, Google, and Facebook. Taking a demotion is what set my career on the right path.
Jennifer Dulski spent years working in Big Tech before founding her own company. She attributes her…
Nora Redmond
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An ex-Sony exec said laid-off employees should 'go to the beach for a year' or 'drive an Uber'
Ex-Sony president Chris Deering said recently laid-off PlayStation staff should take time off and w…
Lian Kit Wee
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I was promoted too quickly at my Silicon Valley job and it made me overconfident — moving to a new company was a humiliating experience
Neha Sampat told BI being promoted three times in four years at Sun Microsystems gave her too much …
Charissa Cheong
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I hired a stylist to help me show up as my best self at work. It's an investment in my career that's 100% worth it.
As Sabina Hitchen's career grew, she had more opportunities to be in front of the camera. She pays …
Jamie Killin
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I took a 50% pay cut to leave my sales job and work on a potato farm. I have no regrets.
Tyler Heppell says he has learned more about business while working on his family farm than he did …
Erin Liam
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I quit Big Tech after a decade in the industry. I watched it change before my eyes and realized I could make a bigger impact elsewhere.
A former Big Tech worker took a six-month mental health leave and was laid off during their time aw…
Robin Madell
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I quit Merrill Lynch to start my own business. Leaving a 7-figure income and cushy corporate perks was hard, but I don't regret it.
Chad Willardson had a successful career on Wall Street but was tired of being directed by a big com…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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I was financially dependent on my ex-husband. Post-divorce, I taught myself about money and built a 6-figure business.
Beth Keeton meet her husband at 18 and was divorced by 24. She says the embarrassment of not knowin…