as-told-to | iCloud.Info

as-told-to

I was the first Black female pilot in the US Air Force, and captained a commercial jet for 30 years. Some people still questioned if I was qualified to fly.

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 06:43

Cpt Theresa Claiborne

Transportation, weekend-bi-uk-feature, as-told-to, pilot, air-force, Diversity, DEI

I became an orphan at age 12. Now, I run a summer camp for kids like me.

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 06:08

Lynne Hughes and Comfort Zone Camp Kids — Lynne Hughes and Comfort Zone Camp Kids
Courtesy of Bennett Raglin

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, camp, summer-camp, grief

I'm almost 58 and love skateboarding. I go at least twice a week and stay for 7 hours at the park.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 10:06

A middle-aged woman on a skateboard. — Karyn Bennett tried skateboarding for the first time at the age of 56.
Courtesy of Karyn Bennett

health, Parenting, as-told-to, Sport, Skateboarding, Longevity, Parenting

I'm an executive at a stroller company and my husband is a stay-at-home dad. I stop working at 4:30 p.m. every day to be with family.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 05:59

Mom with stroller surrounded by corporate offices. — Jordi Mora igual/ Getty Images

Careers, Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, working-mom

I skipped grad school and became a mechanic instead. I ended up getting a dream job at Tesla.

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 05:12

Diana Welsch working on a Tesla car — Diana Welsch worked as a mobile technician for Tesla in Los Angeles, which she called a 'dream job.'
Courtesy of Diana Welsch

Careers, contributor-2024, blue-collar, as-told-to, tesla-salaries

I threw a $30,000 'divorce party' and tossed my wedding ring into the sea

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:42

A group of people raise a toast at a party — Sabrina Philipp celebrated her divorce with a lavish party with friends in Miami.
Ashlee Huff

health, as-told-to, Divorce, Party, celebration, Marriage, Miami

I live in one of the most expensive US cities for just $1.5K a month. Nonprofit housing stopped me being priced out.

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 11:05

Úrsula Alvarado outside Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Fairfax, Virginia — Úrsula Alvarado outside Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 18, 2023.
Courtesy of Úrsula Alvarado

Real Estate, as-told-to, studio-apartment, home, news-uk

I quit teaching to become a luxury-travel advisor. Since making the transition, I've learned a lot and grown professionally.

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 09:15

Tech Insider : Travel

Kaylee Stith sits at a cafe and smiles into the camera — Kaylee Stith is a former teacher who decided last spring to pursue luxury-travel advising.
Danielle James Studios

Careers, Careers, Travel, trends-to-bet-your-career-on, es-siemens-byco, sp-freelance, as-told-to

I doubled my salary by becoming a travel nurse. You can't just wait around for a raise — you need to take bold actions.

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:05

Chan was working for below the average hourly rate for nurses in California. — Louie Chan is a nurse in the Bay Area.
Courtesy of Louie Chan

Careers, travel-nurse, career-path, contributor-2024, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, lauryn-haas

I learned CPR with my kids. Then, my 14-year-old used it to save his friend's life.

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 14:14

Mom and son posing for photo — Marlana Hodgins and her son Trevor, who performed CPR on his friend after he collapsed and saved his life.
Courtesy of Marlana Hodgins

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, cpr

Subscribe to as-told-to