I grew up poor and undocumented. I created a beauty brand that generated $2 million in sales in a single day.

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Gisselle Hernandez founded her beauty company while at home with her baby.

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It took me 2.5 years to transition to an AI team at Google. These 11 books to help me pivot.

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Rahul Kasanagottu
Rahul Kasanagottu

Rahul Kasanagottu

I'm building my AI startup in high school. I don't buy the dropout myth — I'm still going to college.

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Ace Yip 18-year-old founder
Founder Ace Yip explained why she's still heading to college.

Ace Yip

I live on the same property as my ex. Our daughter doesn't have to move her stuff around and gets time with both of us.

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Katie Lynch and her ex-husband live on the same property.

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Before meeting my NFL player husband, I wanted a career in education. Now I homeschool our 6 kids and make them wear uniforms.

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Tamela Gill Davis homeschools her six kids.

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I'm a CEO who takes a 3-day silent retreat every year. I book an Airbnb, cover the clocks, and let my mind wander — it's changed my life.

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Noah Greenberg takes an annual 3-day silent retreat.

Kellock Irvin

I joined a company with an AI mandate. I was daunted at first, but I've saved hours by solving a big, boring problem.

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Komal Amin works at Mighty Bear Games.

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Parents, please stop asking me to hire your kids

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A man and woman stand in front of a retail store.
Scott Tannen and his wife cofounded the bedding company Boll & Branch in 2014.

Clark Adams

I built a recruiting platform for AI jobs. Here's the challenging reality of the AI talent wars.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
a man in a gray suit poses outside
Alfredo Mercedes.

VU Talent Partners

I moved my 88-year-old dad into my apartment complex. His apartment is visible from my window, so I can keep an eye on him.

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Deidre Catucci, with her father, William

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