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Gerta Malaj
Gerta Malaj used to help companies determine employee compensation.
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Daymond John.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daymond John, the 57-year-old CEO of FUBU based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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Scout Turner helped her mom open a pottery painting business
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Meghan Soman was laid off from the same company twice.
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Kiki Leigh bought a 17-room house in Mussomeli, Italy, after being inspired on social media.
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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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Tabby Toney was laid off from her tech role and started her welding job immediately after completing her certification.