I'm the founder of a fragrance brand that sold out within hours after launching. I doomscroll as part of my job and don't always listen to the comments.

Tech Insider : Business
Jackie Aina
Jackie Aina began her career as a beauty YouTuber. Now, she's the founder and CEO of Forvr Mood, a fragrance brand.

Lanna Apisukh for BI

It looked like I had achieved the American dream, but I lost myself in the process. Psychedelics helped me find a new beginning.

Tech Insider : Business
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Author not pictured.

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I vibe coded a 7-figure tool for my startup. Here are the 4 steps I followed — and how I avoided coding slop.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
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John Hu.

Courtesy of John Hu

If you're worried AI will take your job, here's what to do in the next 30 days, according to an executive coach

Tech Insider : Business, Politics, Technology
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Andrea Wasserman.

Courtesy of Andrea Wasserman

I'm a full-time interior designer with a side hustle selling eco-friendly household products. I make up to £2,000 a month from it.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Danny Leung.

Courtesy of Detoorp

I'm a VC founder and busy boy mom. Here's a day in my life — and my 3 favorite AI prompts that help

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Jesse Draper.

Halogen Ventures

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jesse Draper, the 43-year-old founder of Halogen Ventures in Santa Monica, California. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I'm Nicky Hilton. I live between London and NYC, take 3 baths a day, and always call my mom.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Nicky Hilton

Winnie Au for BI

This as-told-to essay is based on an in-person conversation with 42-year-old Nicky Hilton, the socialite and cofounder of personalized jewelry company theo grace, who is based between London and New York. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I moved to Colorado and became a ski instructor after a layoff from my senior VP job. The pay cut is worth the peace.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Douglas Craig outside with mountains and trees in the background
Douglas Craig moved to Colorado and is working at an aerial adventure park this summer.

Douglas Craig

I'm the CEO of Avaline, Cameron Diaz's wine brand. I'm not afraid of missing flights, get jet lag help from ChatGPT, and end every night with Sauvignon Blanc.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel
a headshot of the CEO of Avaline drinking a glass of wine
Jennifer Purcell.

Courtesy of Avaline

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Purcell, the 46-year-old CEO of Avaline Wines, based in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I'm the founder of Morgan & Morgan. My hobby is hunting money — here's a day in my life.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
John Morgan

Thomas Simonetti for BI

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Morgan, an attorney and entrepreneur, who is based between Hawaii and Florida. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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