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They were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.

For years, Brittany Nemandoust struggled to keep her small business afloat.Chocbox, her DIY chocolate-making kit company, started as a pandemic project after shutdowns left her temporarily out of work as a dental hygienist. When she returned to the dental office, the business remained a side hustle.Sales fluctuated, spiking over the…

I Got Laid Off From Amazon and It Changed the Trajectory of My Life

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ricci Armani, a 33-year-old comedian based in Seattle. It’s been edited for length and clarity.In late 2022, I remember randomly telling my boyfriend, “There might be a time when I make less money because I’m going to choose comedy over corporate.”…

Getting Laid Off at 58 Changed How I Think About Retirement

When I was laid off in November, I was more than halfway vested in my company’s ESOP plan. I had convinced myself that if I could hang on for two more years, I could step away from the traditional work world and pursue my passion projects full time.I had it…

Mandy Moore Says Being a Mom Changed Which Friends She’s Closest to

Mandy Moore, 41, says motherhood changed the friendships she leaned on the most.During an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of the “Conversations with Cam” podcast, Moore spoke about adjusting to how her relationships have changed as people enter different chapters of their lives.”Do you feel like you have seen a friendship…

How Barbie Dolls Have Changed Through History: Photos

2026-01-13T18:15:35.285Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log…

I’ve Successfully Changed Careers 5 Times Across 3 Industries

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Edwards, 40, the founder of Audoo, who is based in London. His employment and Audoo’s investors have been verified by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarityIn my early 20s, I was the drummer of an…