I started drinking when I was 14. When I finally got sober, I lost 100 pounds and saved over $55,000.

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Emily Susman before and after quitting alcohol and losing 100 pounds in weight.

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I struggled with being a mom, and all I wanted was to dance with my friends. I created a business around dance parties for moms.

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Co founders of Moms Feelin' Themselves
Elizabeth Wellington co-founded Moms Feelin' Themselves based on her own experience with motherhood.

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I'm a Google exec who spends 20+ hours a week experimenting with AI. This is the best era to be a developer.

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Keith Ballinger has worked at Microsoft, GitHub, and Google.

Keith Ballinger

I'm a data analyst who survived 3 rounds of layoffs at Block. I saw how AI was automating my work — it cost me my job.

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Ivan Ureña-Valdes
Ivan Ureña-Valdes, a former data analyst at Block, said he suspected AI cuts were coming before losing his job.

Ivan Ureña-Valdes

I'm an AI consultant and using AI agents saves me hours. My clients follow 5 steps to become more efficient.

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Justin Parnell is an AI consultant.

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I founded an AI startup while still in high school. I'm now 22 and have raised over $2M — I have no regrets about skipping college.

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Ishraq Khan.

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I'm a 2-time Olympic freeski medalist. I don't drink coffee or scroll between runs.

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Olympic skier Alex Hall.
Olympic skier Alex Hall.

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I started a business with AI and no tech background. Here's what it still can't replace.

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Tim Desoto
Tim Desoto founded an AI startup in 2024 with no technical background.

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My boyfriend couldn't get leave from the Army for our wedding. We decided to get married with a virtual ceremony.

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Marissa Radford and Damien Lamonda tied the knot in a virtual ceremony.

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I'm 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst. My workdays involve waking up with the sun, approving immunity idols, and giving in to my burger cravings.

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"Survivor" host Jeff Probst is gearing up to host his 50th season.

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