David Heacock left his job to run the family business. Courtesy of David Heacock David Heacock's grandfather founded a machinery business in Alabama. His dad told him not to work in the family busines...
Aliett Buttelman cofounded Fazit Courtesy of Aliett Buttelman Aliett Buttelman is the cofounder of Fazit, a skincare and makeup company. Taylor Swift wore Fazit's glitter freckles in October 2024, sky...
Chicken enchiladas were an easy weeknight dinner recipe that took under an hour to make. Kristina Wright I tried the chicken enchilada recipe Jennifer Garner featured on her "Pretend Cooking Show....
Lego Pokémon's Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set. The Lego Group Lego released its first-ever Pokémon set this month. The presale allocation sold out quickly, and it's already a popular target fo...
TJTJ Courtesy of Anne Goldberg Anne Goldberg has been tech-savvy since operating early computer models in the 1980s. 40 years on, she is using her knowledge to teach seniors how to use iPhones and oth...
We spent 10 days exploring Japan. Jenna DeLaurentis My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan , which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and...
Jennifer Clinchy worked at the White House for nine years. Courtesy of Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy is a federal attorney who worked at the White House for 9 years. She started a résumé writing s...
The author struggled to adjust to civilian life after the Marines. jacoblund/Getty Images I planned to be in the Marines for my entire career, but I left early to pursue entrepreneurship. Some of the ...
I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect. Matthew Lubin I've celebrated several birthdays abroad and I ...
The author has a corporate job but also freelances as a writer and teaches mahjong. Courtesy of the author Freelance writing for various media outlets and teaching mahjong helped me generate over $30,...
The hallmark of timeless home decor is that it lasts well over time and showcases personality. Benjamin C Tankersley/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Business Insider asked interior designers ...
The author's grandmother lived to 99. Courtesy of Tracy Granzyk My grandmother lived to 99, and I got to know her better as an adult than I did as a child. I'm glad we spent that time together and tha...
captionTK Jordyn Bradley I moved in with my long-distance partner's family to be closer to a job and save some money. A lot of 26-year-olds might not see the appeal of this situation, but I was gratef...
A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and ...
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 an...
After being laid off from CrowdStrike, Dray Jankowski took his time traveling and turned to an AI platform to find his next role. Dray Jankowski Dray Jankowski, a laid-off CrowdStrike employee, turned...
Mike Prytkov founded a weight-loss app inspired by lessons he learned from his own weight-loss journey. Mike Prytkov Mike Prytkov lost 44 pounds in a year, but his extreme approach wasn't sustainable ...
When it comes to interviewing, there are several etiquette mistakes that should definitely be avoided. Lee Charlie/Shutterstock Business Insider asked an etiquette expert about the mistakes candidates...
The author moved from the US to Wales 15 years ago. Courtesy of the author Moving overseas meant living far from my mom for most of my adult life. Staying close across an ocean takes effort, grief, an...
The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping. Courtesy of Zoe Ashbridge I met my husband at work, and we decided to quit our jobs together to cycle around the world. We saved ...