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I'm the CEO of a mocktail company. I embrace the art of puttering and balance the 'yucky' part of business with creativity.

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 05:05

the CEO of Mingle Mocktails poses with her product — Laura Taylor.
Mingle Mocktails

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Laura Taylor, the 54-year-old founder and CEO of Mingle Mocktails, based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, BI-freelancer, mocktails, CEOs, day-in-the-life, daily-routine, Alcohol

I moved abroad for my husband's job. It made me question who I was without my career.

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:03

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Politics

A woman standing and dressed in black. — Chatrine Siswoyo moved to Hong Kong for her husband's job opportunity.
Provided by Chatrine Siswoyo

Careers, Travel, singapore-freelancer, live-abroad, Relocation, career-break, career-change

I started powerlifting at 74 after two hip replacements. I feel stronger than ever.

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:39

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Travel

An older woman stretching her muscles. — Barbara Phillips stretches her muscles.
Courtesy of Barbara Phillips

health, as-told-to, health, senior, Longevity, Fitness

I left Google to pursue an MBA. I think higher education is still worth the investment in the age of AI.

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:17

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Style

Tennessee Watt at Wharton — Tennessee Watt says her MBA program is helping her to build a portfolio business.
Tennessee Watt

Careers, Tech, MBA, as-told-to, masters-degree, google, big-tech

I'm a mom of 3 and an interior designer. It's OK not to give your kids the decor they're asking for.

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:24

Tech Insider : Business, Sports

Lauren Behfarin with kids — Lauren Behfarin has three kids and designs kids' rooms for a living.
Courtesy of Lauren Behfarin

Parenting, Careers, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, interior-designer

I went from Goldman Sachs to running a dance studio. My Wall Street years help me center clients and manage finances.

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 05:03

Tech Insider : Business

Caila Moed — Laila AnnMarie Stevens for BI

finance, as-told-to, Entrepreneur, goldman-sachs, Millennials, freelance-photography, rebecca-zisser

I made $50,000 as a deaf Uber driver last year. I earn more than I did working in restaurants.

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 05:01

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology

Uber driver William Parr stands in front of his minivan in a parking lot wearing a grey baseball cap, sunglasses, black pants and a shirt, and a reflective vest. — William Parr started driving for Uber last April.
William Parr

economy, Careers, ride-hailing, Uber, gig-workers, gig-economy, as-told-to

I quit Google at 55 after 18 years. I felt pressure to adopt AI too quickly — it was like I aged out of the company.

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 04:47

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Matt Lowrie is standing outdoors wearing a gray jacket. — Lowrie didn't like the idea of using AI for coding tasks.
Courtesy of Matt Lowrie

Careers, AI, as-told-to, contributor-2026, google, AI, changing-workplace-big-bet

My 29-year-old son had a stomach ache that wouldn't go away. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and died 6 months later.

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 07:25

Tech Insider : Business

Andrew Reaster was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in January 2025 after a prolonged stomach ache.
Kathy Lemoine

health, as-told-to, colon-cancer, Cancer, young-cancer, colostomy, Autism

I've advised ultrawealthy families for decades. The ones who stay rich do these 4 things.

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 05:56

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment

Rob Mallernee is the CEO of Eton Solutions.
Courtesy of Rob Mallernee