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Finding My Voice After a Life Lived for Others

I am the daughter of an immigrant mother from the Philippines. I became a lawyer because my mother wanted me to be one, not because I wanted to be one. While legal work pays well, I felt unfulfilled. So when I had kids, I encouraged them to do what they…

‘the Gilded Age’ Mansions You Can Visit in Real Life

2025-06-22T13:04:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link 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 in. HBO’s “The…

Teenage Podcaster Shares 4 Life Lessons From Steve Cohen, Howard Marks

A teenage podcaster is on a mission to gather wisdom and advice from financial titans and share it with younger generations.Amir Fischer, 15, a sophomore at Greenwich High School in Connecticut, launched “Generating Alpha” last year. He’s already interviewed more than 20 guests including Steve Cohen, Howard Marks, Alan Schwartz,…

A Day in the Life of Lyft CEO David Risher, From Cycling to Matcha

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Risher, the 59-year-old CEO of Lyft based in San Francisco. It’s been edited for length and clarity.After I joined the board of Lyft four years ago, I was asked to apply to be CEO. At first, I said no, but the more…

Tristan Da Cunha: Life in the World’s Most Isolated Settlement

Updated 2025-06-04T18:15:43Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link 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 in. The…