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My dad, Jimmy Carter, taught me that you shouldn't retire. I'm 75 and following his example and not slowing down.

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 16:47

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

Jimmy Carter and Chip Carter — Universal History Archive via Getty Images

Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, jimmy-carter, carter, as-told-to

These 3 questions changed my mind about going to law school

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Ryan Swann — Ryan Swann is
Vanguard

Careers, Vanguard, law-school, as-told-to

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

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 04:21

Tech Insider : Business, Style

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."
Courtesy of Akeshi Akinseye

Retail, Careers, as-told-to, Luxury, event-planning

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

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 18:14

Tech Insider : Business

Olivia Howell is sitting in a chair using a laptop. — It's been six years since Olivia Howell left her husband, and she hasn't kissed anyone since.
Provided by Olivia Howell

Parenting, health, as-told-to, singapore-freelancer, single-mom, Divorce, Parenting

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

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 07:08

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel

A woman posing in front of a body of water. — Christina Kantzavelos left California and settled in Portugal.
Courtesy of Christina Kantzavelos.

Real Estate, health, Relocation, moving-abroad, as-told-to, Portugal, California

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

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 05:36

Tech Insider : Business

Bruce Adams — Bruce Adams had a "widow-maker" heart attack during a meeting. Returning to work was harder than he had expected.
Courtesy of Cooperative Credit Union Association

Careers, Careers, as-told-to, CEOs, Leadership, heart-attack

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

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 04:30

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

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

Careers, Tech, Military & Defense, as-told-to, anduril, interviews, rejection

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

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 13:55

Tech Insider : Business

A woman standing on a truck hauling a tiny home. — Melanie Copeland with her 144ft tiny home.
Courtesy of Melanie Copeland

Real Estate, as-told-to, tiny-houses, real-esate, Virginia, budgets

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.

Sun, 10/26/2025 - 06:26

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel

A selfie of Erin Smith smiling — Erin Smith.
Courtesy of Erin Smith

Real Estate, Canada, moving-abroad, expat, new-york, digital-nomad, quebec

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

Sun, 10/26/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

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.
Photo courtesy Annie Liao

Real Estate, Tech, san-francisco, Australia, Relocation, Startup, solo

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