I've been part of The Wiggles for 14 years, making kids' content. My son doesn't watch videos on phones.

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I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch — but taught me not to take cuts personally.

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Meghan Soman was laid off from the same company twice.

Meghan Soman

A viral video convinced me to buy a cheap home in Sicily. It cost less than a year of my rent in LA, but renovating it isn't easy.

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Kiki Leigh bought a 17-room house in Mussomeli, Italy, after being inspired on social media.

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I run my business from an 18-square-foot shed in my parents' backyard. It cut my rent and childcare costs.

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Katie Vale in her millinery studio, which was converted from a shed in her parents' back garden.

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I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

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Tabby Toney was laid off from her tech role and started her welding job immediately after completing her certification.

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I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

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Martin Odum and his wife have raised their grandson, Noah.

Martin Odum

My friend lent me $150,000 from his kids' college fund so I could start my business. We are now both millionaires.

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I'm a dad who took paternity leave 3 times and learned how to do it better each time. Here's what Scott Galloway got wrong.

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Paul Sullivan took paternity leaves from his job as a New York Times columnist when his daughters were born.

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We bought a family business for $40,000 and moved to Boise. We are raising our daughter to know it's OK to take risks.

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Heather Schoonover and her husband bought a family business for $40,000.

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I can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.

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Natalie Chiu and her husband, Charlie started a sparkling tea business.

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