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I was fired from a tech startup and moved to Costa Rica to build my own business. I’m healthier, calmer, and more confident now.

Finance June 2, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Lankford, the 45-year-old CEO of Lankford Communications, who relocated to Costa Rica. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’m the CEO of Lankford Communications, and I live in Jaco, Costa Rica. I formerly lived in Portland and the…

I taught my 3-year-old to dress herself. She’s now a confident and outgoing 5-year-old.

Finance May 23, 2026

About 15 months ago, I had my second child. In the lead-up to the birth, chaotic, sleep-deprived memories of life with a newborn came flooding back. My partner and I knew exactly what was coming our way this time, and we wanted to be prepared.To try to make the transition…

I was scared to let my kids bike alone or go to sleepovers. Giving my 10-year-old more independence has helped me be more confident, too.

Finance May 6, 2026

A few years ago, when our son was 8, one of his mates asked if he could go bike riding around the neighborhood with him. This particular kid is a strong mountain bike rider and has always been mature for his age, so his parents trusted his judgment when he…

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I was fired from a tech startup and moved to Costa Rica to build my own business. I’m healthier, calmer, and more confident now.

I taught my 3-year-old to dress herself. She’s now a confident and outgoing 5-year-old.

I was scared to let my kids bike alone or go to sleepovers. Giving my 10-year-old more independence has helped me be more confident, too.

I worked with Jeff Bezos at Amazon in the early 2000s. He was amazingly intense and made me rethink the way I view the world.

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