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I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 05:05

Scott Borchetta.

John Shearer

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Borchetta, the 63-year-old CEO and chairman of Big Machine Label Group, based in Nashville. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, Entertainment, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, power-hours, lauryn-haas, contributor-2026

I learned I was pregnant a week after signing on to an AI startup. I shipped up until I gave birth — here's how I managed.

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Rachael Fuller is pictured with her daughter. — Rachael Fuller said that parents have an extra sense of "time management."
Rachael Fuller

Careers, Tech, Parenting, AI, as-told-to, Replit, Motherhood

My grandparents are 87 and 90 years old. They still babysit my 7 kids, and host an annual cousin sleepover every year.

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 12:51

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Family photo — Lauren Brusie's grandparents (center) are very involved in their great-grandchildren's lives.
Courtesy of Lauren Brusie

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, grandparents

I'm a coffee chain owner in San Francisco, and I'm being radically transparent about why I must hike prices

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 06:02

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

Lauren Crabbe and Michael McCory — Lauren Crabbe and Michael McCrory own Andytown Coffee Roasters and are posting flyers at all nine locations to explain why they must hike drink prices by 7.5%.
Andytown Coffee Roasters

economy, small-business, Pricing, supply-chain, Inflation, economy, employee-benefits

I couldn't find a job after college, so I became a nanny. When I started working with a wonderful family and making $30 an hour, all my fears melted away.

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 05:20

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Nadya Grisczenkow holding baby — Nadya Grisczenkow says she felt pressure to pursue a corporate career after college.
Nadya Grisczenkow

Careers, as-told-to, nanny, full-time-nanny, job-hunt, post-grad-job-hunt, job-market

I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 07:14

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel

A selfie of a man at the beach in Malta. — Christopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta.
Courtesy of Christopher Mannino

Real Estate, as-told-to, Malta, moving-abroad, Relocation, digital-nomad, Parents

When my husband and I became empty nesters, we sold our house and moved into an RV. We now live on the open road full time.

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 06:37

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Technology

Courtney Bautista and her husband standing outside their RV — The couple decided to sell their home and live in an RV.
Courtesy of Courtney Bautista

health, Travel, as-told-to, health-freelancer, health, Relationships, Marriage

I left the US and work remotely from a boat in Southeast Asia. My hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., but I still have time for adventures.

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 05:17

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

Jeremy Brand Yuan bought his boat for $22,500 euros in December 2023.

Courtesy of Jeremy Brand Yuan

Travel, Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2026, remote-work, boat-life, sailing

I was laid off by Amazon and am struggling to find work. The job market feels like a brick wall, and I'm worried about my finances.

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Careers, as-told-to, amazon, Tech, big-tech, job-market, Layoffs

I'm an NFL mom navigating huge money and pressure. There is no guidebook, so I'm helping other parents through it.

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 13:26