I'm Rebecca Minkoff. Here's my typical day as a working mom, from my perimenopause drink to giving out discount cards on the subway.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff is the chief creative officer of the eponymous designer brand.

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I'm a 6-time surrogate who wasn't fulfilled in my finance career. I quit to start a surrogacy agency and make more money now.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Environment
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Angela Richardson-Mook.

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I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

Tech Insider : Business
a man stands outside in nature to pose for a photo
Michael Strahl.

Courtesy of Michael Strahl

I run a business with my husband. We put our marriage first and don't let our egos get in the way — here's my advice.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel
a married couple poses in a board room
Susie Moore and her husband, Heath.

Courtesy of Susie Moore

I spend $12,000 a year on Botox, hair, nails, and fitness. In Utah, they're necessary — especially in PR.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Hilary Reiter Azzaretti.

Hilary Reiter Azzaretti,

I'm Daymond John from 'Shark Tank.' Here's a day in my life as I biohack for longevity, fast intermittently, and squeeze in any nap I can get.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Daymond John.

The Shark Group

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daymond John, the 57-year-old CEO of FUBU based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports
Martin Odum with his wife and grandson, Noah
Martin Odum and his wife have raised their grandson, Noah.

Martin Odum

I used AI to dispute a $1,200 dental bill. I don't see the glory in wasting my energy on tedious life tasks.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Jamie Phillis.

Courtesy of Jamie Phillis

I'm a ghostwriter who thinks AI will wipe out 90% of my industry — so I'm leaning into it. Here are 2 ways it saves me time and money.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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Joshua Lisec.

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I'm a former magazine editor who wakes up every day at 5:17 a.m. for good luck. Here's a day in my new flexible life as a mom of 3.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Liz Plosser
Liz Plosser, the former editor-in-chief of Women's Health, now runs a Substack and YouTube channel in addition to her freelance consulting work.

Liz Plosser

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Liz Plosser, the former editor-in-chief of Women's Health.

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