These 3 questions changed my mind about going to law school

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I'm a luxury event planner. My clients don't want 'Quiet Luxury' — they want multi-day spectacle

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Event planner Akeshi Akinseye poses on a white leather couch in front of a floral arrangement.
Luxury event planner Akeshi Akinseye told Business Insider that sit-down dinners are "out" among her clients. Interactive, chef-led courses are "in."

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I haven't kissed anyone in 6 years. It's not because I gave up on love.

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It's been six years since Olivia Howell left her husband, and she hasn't kissed anyone since.

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Dealing with chronic illness in the US was depressing. Since moving to Portugal, I feel healthier overall — and I'm saving money.

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Christina Kantzavelos left California and settled in Portugal.

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I'm a CEO who had a 'widow-maker' heart attack in a meeting. Going back to work made me question my worth.

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Bruce Adams
Bruce Adams had a "widow-maker" heart attack during a meeting. Returning to work was harder than he had expected.

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I was rejected from my dream job at Anduril and told I came across as 'aloof.' It taught me not to hide my nerves.

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Ibrahim Shah is pictured.
An Anduril recruiter told Ibrahim Shah he sounded "aloof and indifferent to the role."

Ibrahim Shah

I was laid off at 37 and decided to downsize. Building my own tiny house led me to start a handyman business.

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Melanie Copeland with her 144ft tiny home.

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I moved to Canada for my husband's job. I never thought I'd be happy living outside New York City, but I was wrong.

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Erin Smith.

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I moved from Australia to San Francisco to build my startup from a hacker house. It's been humanizing and comforting.

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Annie Liao, Build Club founder, sitting with a laptop at a cafe.
Startup founder Annie Liao said she's always wanted to live in San Francisco.

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I paid off $90,000 in student debt by living with my parents. I moved to Australia, have my own place, and a higher salary.

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