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Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I needed to be in that strange, flat place': how an Orkney garden healed a writer

Bennett finds solace and empowerment in howling into the stormy sea, transforming her struggle with nature into a connection with it.
#entrepreneurship
fromFortune
3 days ago
Miami

Meet the founder who started over at 50 and worked 20-hour days to build a multimillion dollar cookie dough empire-and still won't take a day off | Fortune

Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

I Started College at 16, Then Became a Yoga Teacher. Here's How My Unconventional Journey Led to $100M.

Gilbreath's passion for healing led her to start two businesses and become an angel investor for early-stage brands.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Miami

Meet the founder who started over at 50 and worked 20-hour days to build a multimillion dollar cookie dough empire-and still won't take a day off | Fortune

Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

I Started College at 16, Then Became a Yoga Teacher. Here's How My Unconventional Journey Led to $100M.

Gilbreath's passion for healing led her to start two businesses and become an angel investor for early-stage brands.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dyslexic thinking made me the scientist I am today. If we could harness its power, imagine what could be possible | Maggie Aderin

Dyslexia shapes thinking and problem-solving, revealing strengths beyond difficulties in reading and writing.
London food
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

In Athens, Director Sam Pinkleton Gets a Hair Transplant and Reconnects With His Roots

A personal journey in Athens combines heritage, medical experience, and self-acceptance after a hair transplant.
#philosophy
#pregnancy
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

From Peaks to Parenthood: Professional Skier Michelle Parker Announces Pregnancy - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

From Peaks to Parenthood: Professional Skier Michelle Parker Announces Pregnancy - SnowBrains

#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Meet the LGBTQ+ disabililty activist who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

Spencer West emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself despite societal expectations, particularly for queer and disabled individuals.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Meet the LGBTQ+ disabililty activist who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

Spencer West emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself despite societal expectations, particularly for queer and disabled individuals.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Got. Got. Need!' The boyhood autographs that remind me of Coventry's Premier League heydays

Nostalgia for collecting football autographs reflects a personal journey intertwined with the history of Coventry City and its Premier League legacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A new start after 60: my father died when I was a child and I followed him to Antarctica

Amanda Barry uncovered a trove of photographs, letters, and journals in her father's trunk, which set her on a journey to Antarctica, inspired by her father's legacy.
Writing
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Former adult film actress passes February bar exam in Texas

So I'm just sitting here with my life on complete hold, not sure when or whether I'm going to party my ass off or hang myself from a cat tree. I feel like I want to cry, puke and die all at the same time at least once an hour. This is the worst feeling ever!!!
Austin
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As a Catholic, I've struggled with the church - but I applaud the pope's call for peace | Margaret Sullivan

A personal journey reflects a renewed alignment with Catholicism, inspired by Pope Leo's message of peace and courage against abusive rhetoric.
fromKqed
1 week ago

What Draws People Into Cults? A New Book Tracks Two Followers

Hippies placed a premium on freedom, on the right to improvise their lives as they saw fit. And yet the 1960s and seventies also revealed the limits of freedom - how an endless array of options could be confusing, overwhelming, even debilitating.
Books
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

The other side of the story: This liver donor is running the 2026 Boston Marathon

Running the Boston Marathon symbolizes resilience and the limitless possibilities after being a living organ donor.
#motherhood
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Women

Lena Dunham on the 'Possibility' of Having Kids: 'Whatever Way it Happens, I Will Be so Grateful'

Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

My husband died 10 years ago. I just gave birth to our daughter at 49.

Laura Orrico shares her emotional journey to motherhood after a successful embryo transfer at 48, celebrating with her mother.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Women

Lena Dunham on the 'Possibility' of Having Kids: 'Whatever Way it Happens, I Will Be so Grateful'

Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

My husband died 10 years ago. I just gave birth to our daughter at 49.

Laura Orrico shares her emotional journey to motherhood after a successful embryo transfer at 48, celebrating with her mother.
Cancer
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Teen, 13, Was Told Her Tumor Was Benign, One Month Later She Undergoes Mastectomy for Rare Breast Cancer (Exclusive)

Saige Mosingo overcame a malignant breast tumor at 13, embracing her scars as symbols of strength and beauty after years of recovery.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

OB-GYN Mary Fariba Afsari discusses her memoir 'Labor' about starting a mobile clinic

I wanted to create a space where practicing specialists in obstetrics and gynecology could literally drive ourselves to a community that needed practitioners, pop open and see folks the way that we see them in our offices.
Women in technology
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I swapped England for Seoul after watching a Korean teen drama and found myself cast in a K-pop video

Discovering South Korean culture through a Mandarin homework mishap led to a deep passion for the language and its entertainment.
#homeownership
fromAol
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

A Former Tenant Bought Her Brooklyn Townhouse and Its Rare Freestanding Kitchen (There Are No Built-in Cabinets!)

Ariella Mandel transformed setbacks into homeownership after facing flooding and legal issues while renting a Brooklyn townhouse.
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago
LA real estate

A Former Tenant Bought Her Brooklyn Townhouse and Its Rare Freestanding Kitchen (There Are No Built-in Cabinets!)

Ariella Mandel transformed setbacks into homeownership, overcoming flooding and legal issues to become a proud homeowner and entrepreneur.
NYC real estate
fromAol
3 weeks ago

A Former Tenant Bought Her Brooklyn Townhouse and Its Rare Freestanding Kitchen (There Are No Built-in Cabinets!)

Ariella Mandel transformed setbacks into homeownership after facing flooding and legal issues while renting a Brooklyn townhouse.
LA real estate
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

A Former Tenant Bought Her Brooklyn Townhouse and Its Rare Freestanding Kitchen (There Are No Built-in Cabinets!)

Ariella Mandel transformed setbacks into homeownership, overcoming flooding and legal issues to become a proud homeowner and entrepreneur.
fromMpls.St.Paul Magazine
3 weeks ago

Design Destinations: New York City

"It's a really special spot. When you start at the top and move down the gently sloped ramp, you almost feel like a marble tumbling down, looking at art as you roll by. The slight slant plays with your sense of perspective and grounding."
NYC food
Mental health
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Living with agoraphobia: 'At my worst, I couldn't step outside my front door - I felt trapped'

Karina Mongan, 22, from Dublin, battles severe agoraphobia, which has previously left her housebound, and is determined to overcome it again.
Cancer
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Nothing prepares you': The invisible lives of carers in the UK

A daughter becomes her mother's sole carer after a cancer diagnosis, navigating the challenges of caregiving alone.
Running
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft after 13 years of aspiration.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

I run my business from an 18-square-foot shed in my parents' backyard. It cut my rent and childcare costs.

Katie Vale transitioned from dancer to milliner, starting her business in a shed built by her parents, driven by a passion for unique hat designs.
Mission District
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

Rafael Concepcion has dedicated himself to creating tools to resist federal immigration enforcement after witnessing the impact on his community.
#addiction
Mental health
fromMission Local
1 month ago

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

Jonathan Rhys Meyers: 'I drank alone. I wanted oblivion all the time. I'd buy two bottles of vodka and lock the door'

Mental health
fromMission Local
1 month ago

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

Jonathan Rhys Meyers: 'I drank alone. I wanted oblivion all the time. I'd buy two bottles of vodka and lock the door'

#transgender
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What happens when a trans person decides to stop hormone therapy?

Eder Iturralde stopped testosterone after four years, questioning the necessity of hormone treatment while embracing his identity.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What happens when a trans person decides to stop hormone therapy?

Eder Iturralde stopped testosterone after four years, questioning the necessity of hormone treatment while embracing his identity.
Pets
fromNature
1 month ago

A Career in Wildlife Medicine Is Its Own Reward | Blog | Nature | PBS

Working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a zoo is rewarding, combining joy and challenges while contributing to wildlife conservation.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

I'm a Young Transgender Woman Who is Thriving and Who Owes So Much to My Elders - San Francisco Bay Times

Stories have the power to change perspectives and highlight personal journeys, especially in the context of gender identity and family support.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
1 month ago

Ernie Clement perfectly sums up Blue Jays heartbreak, what makes Toronto special

Ernie Clement reflects on his journey and struggles in baseball, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the game despite challenges.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The shot that shows the absurdity of war: Peter van Agtmael's best photograph

The image represents a personal and professional journey into understanding the complexities of war and its impact on society.
#parkinsons-disease
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Mental health

Parkinson's disease: 'People presumed I was hung over when I was shaking - I put it down to anxiety'

Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

You don't fight Parkinson's without 'raw moments.' She shared them. - Harvard Gazette

Sue Goldie shares her personal journey with Parkinson's disease to raise awareness and highlight the complexities of living with the condition.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Mental health

Parkinson's disease: 'People presumed I was hung over when I was shaking - I put it down to anxiety'

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

She Cleaned Hospital Floors at Yale for a Decade. Now She's Returning as a Doctor

I just didn't know what to do. My mom was a single mom, and we didn't know anything about financial aid or applications. We were kind of lost.
Healthcare
fromiHeartCountry Radio
1 month ago

Kelsea Ballerini Confirms She Moved To New York City For Fresh 'Chapter Of Life' | iHeartCountry Radio

"Can I give you some tea as the kids say? I just moved here. Ever since I was a little kid and I got to come here for the first time I always promised myself that I would do a season or a chapter of life in the city and that season and chapter is right now. I don't know how long that's gonna last, but I'm really loving it."
NYC music
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Michael Griffin: From Player to Gaming CEO

Michael Griffin's journey in the gaming industry began from humble beginnings, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and understanding the customer.
Writing
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Chef Eunice Power: 'There is a sort of secret club - parents who have lost children. You don't even know their story until you're in it'

Community support has been vital in coping with grief after the loss of her son.
#relocation
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

An Irish Goodbye... from Cairo: I live in a three-bedroom apartment - having that much space and privacy would be almost impossible for me to afford back home

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

An Irish Goodbye... from Cairo: 'You'd be surprised how often you visit the pyramids when you actually live here'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

An Irish Goodbye: 'You'd be surprised how often you visit the pyramids when you actually live here'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

An Irish Goodbye... from Cairo: I live in a three-bedroom apartment - having that much space and privacy would be almost impossible for me to afford back home

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

An Irish Goodbye... from Cairo: 'You'd be surprised how often you visit the pyramids when you actually live here'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

An Irish Goodbye: 'You'd be surprised how often you visit the pyramids when you actually live here'

Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Wonder served Harvard president well - Harvard Gazette

Alan Garber's curiosity and mentorship shaped his path from economics and medicine to becoming Harvard's 31st president, driven by deep gratitude to the institution.
Mental health
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Twenty years sober today: My story of alcohol addiction, relapse and recovery

Suzanne Harrington began a sober journey twenty years ago after a transformative church-basement meeting while experiencing withdrawal and inner turmoil.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

How to Change Your Personality

Personality traits continue to evolve into adulthood, with individuals typically increasing in self-confidence, warmth, self-control, and emotional stability as they age.
Mental health
fromIndependent
8 months ago

'Let's forget the interview. Forget it. Turn off that recorder.' Barry Egan's blistering lunch with Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White reflects on his journey with a candid acknowledgment of his three Michelin stars and three marriages, emphasizing that passion for food and people's quirks have always driven him. He shares how experiences and relationships have shaped his culinary philosophies and personal life.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Your work changed the course of my entire life': novelist Douglas Stuart meets painter Jenny Saville

Jenny Saville's paintings contain many narratives, including the journey of the painter, which can be traced through every brushstroke, mirroring the creative process of writing.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

The Memory Blocks review playful and purposeful exploration of developmental disorders

Eden dresses in a blue gingham pinafore reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, suggesting a journey or pilgrimage theme explored in Kotting's works.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Peter Carey on Ned Kelly: Did no one see what I saw, that our famous bushranger was a raging poet?'

Returning to the old manuscript brings back memories of doubt and obsession, reflecting on a journey that started in advertising in pursuit of creative expression.
Writing
Running
fromiRunFar
8 months ago

The Trail That Hope Carves: Defying Cancer to Run the 2025 Western States 100

Jennifer George, an ultrarunner and breast cancer survivor, joyfully embraces running the Western States 100 after overcoming significant life challenges.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

He worked with artificial limbs for decades. Then a lorry ripped off his right arm. What happened when the expert became the patient?

Jim Ashworth-Beaumont survived a horrific accident that resulted in the loss of his arm, transforming from a clinician to a patient.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The Parallel Path by Jenn Ashworth review a soul-searching walk across England

Jenn Ashworth undertakes Wainwright's coast-to-coast walk for personal reasons, embracing pain and reflecting on her experiences.
#cultural-identity
London music
fromIndependent
9 months ago

'Four years ago, I was in a very, very dark place, the initial diagnoses were not good' - From cancer back to commentary

Miles Harrison is known for narrating key moments in Lions Test series but resists the title "voice of the Lions."
Food & drink
fromFortune
9 months ago

The founder of Deliciously Ella started a blog when suffering from severe chronic pain. Now, her multimillion-dollar snack empire is going global

Ella Mills transformed her life and health challenges into a successful blog and business after being diagnosed with POTS.
#portfolios
fromWIRED
9 months ago

Where Are All the AI Drugs?

The desire to stop your own tragedies from happening to someone else may be a strong motivator. However, the process of drug discovery has always been grindingly, gruelingly slow.
Medicine
#identity
Music
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

From New Jersey to Madrid via Brazil, Atletico is next big step for USMNT's Johnny Cardoso

Johnny Cardoso experienced emotional connections through music while transitioning from his childhood in Brazil to professional football in Spain.
SF music
from48 hills
9 months ago

With mixed-media vibrancy, Julia LaChica conjures the collective journey - 48 hills

Julia LaChica's art reflects her personal journey and cultural identity through layers of materials and memories.
#music
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
9 months ago

Eddie Huang Takes Us Restaurant Shopping

Searching for a new restaurant space while managing personal milestones requires careful balance and clear parameters.
fromCreative Bloq
9 months ago

"Formulaic design is like bad comedy": a day in the life of Gianni Tozzi

Creative excellence is a critical lever for brand success, blending art, design, and strategy to redefine brands in a competitive landscape.
Design
Philosophy
fromApaonline
9 months ago

Beyond Personhood: An Essay in Trans Philosophy

The book tackles trans oppression and dysphoria, revealing society's tendency to reduce trans people to deceivers and highlighting the complexities of their identities.
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Floral design career began with San Jose man's coffee shop encounter

Creativity has always been a part of me and expressed in different ways, but floral design has been the most fulfilling for me.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Munroe Bergdorf: The most expensive thing I've bought? Gender-affirming surgery'

Munroe Bergdorf became the first trans model on the cover of UK Cosmopolitan in 2022, further establishing her presence in the fashion industry and beyond.
LGBT
London music
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

Patrick Wolf: I'll be in recovery for the rest of my life. I have to be the dominatrix, rather than the slave'

Patrick Wolf found inspiration and survival in East Kent after years in London and a challenging personal journey.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Palestinian American writer Hala Alyan finds home and motherhood in a new memoir

Hala Alyan's memoir intertwines her family's history of exile with her personal experiences of infertility and surrogacy.
Chicago
fromApartment Therapy
9 months ago

See Why This Colorful, South Asian-Influenced Chicago Loft Is a Redemption Story

The Chicago loft reflects personal history, vibrant colors, and cultural influences.
MMA
fromCageside Press
9 months ago

Ode Osbourne "Just as Blessed as Max Holloway," Reflects on Growing Up in Jamaica

Ode Osbourne, after a challenging career phase, expressed gratitude for his achievements, including appearing on the UFC red carpet and overcoming past struggles.
Music
fromVulture
9 months ago

Maren Morris Is Driving Through the Storm

Maren Morris draws inspiration from driving, using it to navigate personal challenges and reflect on her experiences through music.
fromBKReader
9 months ago

The Photo That Led to Recovery

Brooklyn resident Delano Burrowes found his way to recovery through a fortuitous photo taken in 2011. After struggling with addiction, he realized the need for change.
Brooklyn
E-Commerce
fromIndependent
10 months ago

'Donald's very disturbed. I saw that during the divorce' - Eleanora Kennedy on representing Ivana Trump in her split from US president

Eleanora Kennedy found new joy in horseracing after the loss of her husband, highlighted by her horse Black Forza's victory.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

NHL draft: Islanders select Matthew Schaefer with No 1 overall pick during emotional ceremony

I appreciate you taking a chance on me, Schaefer said in a video conference call with the Islanders' front office. I promise I won't disappoint.
New York Islanders
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

Court Clerk Marilyn Sanders retires after a quarter of a century

If you put your time in and work hard, you can move up in the system and do really well for yourself.
Brooklyn
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

I perfected pie by baking 60 a day. You can get it right the first time

If you don't have a German grandmother to teach you how to make pie dough, you should seriously consider finding one. By the end of my first week, I was practically a pro.
Everyday cooking
Miami
fromMiami Herald
10 months ago

Opinion: 55 years of writing for the Miami Herald has been a great journey

A 55-year journey of breaking barriers in journalism began for a Black woman at the Miami Herald amid racial challenges.
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