I've made $11.4 million from my clean skincare brand. Now, I'm rebranding to reflect my company's evolution and expect to double my revenue.

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Elina Sofia Wang wears a pink blazer and stands behind ESW Beauty products.
Elina Sofia Wang is the founder of ESW Beauty.

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I left my 6-figure job at Google to attend pastry school in France. Now I work on Disney cruise ships.

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Valerie Valcourt
Valerie Valcourt left her six-figure job at Google to attend a pastry school in France.

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I moved my kids across Asia for years. After my divorce, I returned 'home' as a single mom.

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A woman in glasses posing in front of a print on the way.
Roberta Maretti returned home after raising her two kids abroad.

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My family winters in Puerto Vallarta and we're leaving early due to the cartel violence. We'll come back as soon as we can.

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Puerto Vallarta

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I was laid off last year and have only managed to get 1 job interview. I have 20 years of experience and am worried about my future.

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Shaun Chavis has applied for tons of jobs since getting laid off.

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I quit my job at TikTok at age 30 to travel. There was no way I was going to stay — the freedom is worth it.

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a woman on a motorbike poses on a mountain
Nerine Mak

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I flew to Puerto Vallarta to escape the blizzard in New Jersey. Now I'm sheltering from cartel violence.

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Smiling at the camera, a man stands on a balcony overlooking a beach, turquoise water, anchored boats, and a white sail-shaped pier.
Brian Thompson, 75, arrived in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday and is sheltering in place.

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I've spent the last 10 winters in Puerto Vallarta. I've always felt safer in Mexico than I do in the US.

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Puerto Vallarta with smoke
Branden James and his husband have spent the last 10 winters in Puerto Vallarta

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My 12-year-old has made over $5,000 selling stickers she designed. She's donated part of her earnings to local charities.

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Tom Landry's daughter, Maddie, started a business selling stickers.

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I'm an American sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta. I'm not scared, but I'm sad for the locals losing their wages.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

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