I moved to Canada, but it wasn't for me. I was cold, isolated, and finding a job was absolutely horrendous.

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Zina Malas standing in front of a snowy mountainous view
Malas left Canada for Lebanon in September 2025

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I hosted a dinner party every Saturday in 2025. My husband and I made new friends, ate good food, and got the kids to bed on time.

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A dinner party table covered in plates of burgers, salad, and wine glasses.
Amanda Litman and her husband hosted friends for dinner to help relieve their sense of loneliness.

Amanda Litman

I left my job to run the family business. We generated $255 million in revenue last year, but I don't want my daughters to take over.

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David Heacock headshot
David Heacock left his job to run the family business.

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I'm the CEO of a tourist company in Greenland. Trump's interest in the island boosted business, but now some customers are postponing trips.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel, Economy
Casper Frank Møller in Greenland.
Casper Frank Møller, CEO and cofounder of Raw Arctic.

Raw Arctic

I'm raising my kids on '90s and retro-style tech. From VHS tapes to a typewriter, here's how it's helping us slow down and connect.

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Janie George and her family
Janie George spoke with Business Insider about how she's participating in the nostalgic economy.

Elizabeth Jackson

I landed a job at Snap without tech experience. Guessing the recruiter's email address was my ticket to breaking through.

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Sreeja Apparaju
Sreeja Apparaju

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I'm a 61-year-old CEO and DJ for longevity raves. I start my day with a cup of tea, ruthlessly cut meetings short, and don't have a house cleaner.

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Tina Woods
Tina Woods is the CEO and founder of Collider Health, and she DJs as "Tina Technotic."

Jon Tonks for BI

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 61-year-old Tina Woods, the CEO and founder of Collider Health, an organization developing public-private partnerships for healthy aging and longevity. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.

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Fisayo Che
Fisayo Che, the founder of fashion brand Elisamama, counted on Saks for more than half of her business. The company's bankruptcy has left her questioning a yearslong partnership.

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We're siblings who built a 6-figure Turo business in under 2 years. We started with just our mom's car — here's how we scaled up.

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two siblings pose next to two black cars outside
Mike and Darlene Person.

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I quit my job at Nvidia to cofound a startup. The money wasn't life-changing, and I wanted our son to see a freer path.

Tech Insider : Technology, Business, Style
Derek Fulton and Alice Pearson Fulton, standing outside with arms crossed in front of rolling hills and greenery.
Carolina Cloud cofounders Derek Fulton and Alice Pearson Fulton.

Charlotte Pearson

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