I built a media business after starring on '16 & Pregnant.' But I'm still afraid that I could lose my financial success in an instant.

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Kailyn Lowry has built a successful podcast after "16 & Pregnant."

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My brother and I own multiple companies together. We swear by these 3 rules to keep the peace.

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The author (left) owns two businesses with his brother (right).

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I struggled to balance my career, motherhood, and 4 international moves. I had to rethink my definition of success.

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The author had to rethink her career after reaching burnout.

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I quit my corporate job to start a laundry business, now worth millions of dollars. 'Cockroach mode' helped me become a successful entrepreneur.

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The author first started a laundry business in college.

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I'm a manager, and I had a new employee quit after just a few weeks. It made me rethink my management style with new hires.

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The author (not pictured) is a manager who had to rethink his management style.

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I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don't prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.

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You might want to store your money in an interest-bearing bank account while waiting for mortgage rate drops.

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I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

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The author started to network in casinos.

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I struggled to make friends at work, and it was even harder to keep them once I left the job. A simple tip from a therapist helped.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to make friends at work.

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I quit my high-paying legal career and moved into my car. It was the best decision I ever made.

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The author quit her job as a lawyer and traveled full time.

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I'm a parenting expert, and I want parents to let their children fail. Resilience is an important skill for all kids.

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Parents should let their kids fail, according to an expert.

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