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Senior Features Writer at Entrepreneur

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Amanda Breen is a senior features writer at Entrepreneur.com. She is a graduate of Barnard College and received an MFA in writing at Columbia University, where she was a news fellow for the School of the Arts.

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This 52-Year-Old Started a Side Hustle That Brings People Joy — and It Earns Up to $30,000 During Wedding Season: ‘There Was Real Demand’

When Bay Area resident Shawn O'Connell inherited his dad's Mustang, he didn't want it to sit in the garage.

Building a Business

This 30-Year-Old Started a Business to Stop Food Poisoning in Its Tracks. Now It’s Raised Over $20 Million — and Taco Bell Is a Customer.

Christine Schindler, co-founder of PathSpot, is on a mission to detect harmful pathogens, like E. coli, before they make you sick.

Business Accounting

‘It Was Taboo’: Parents Shape Their Children’s Relationship With Money. Here’s How to Set Kids Up for Long-Term Success Instead of Struggle.

Social media star and entrepreneur Kat Stickler and CFA Matt Stucky discussed the topic on Northwestern Mutual's "A Better Way to Money" podcast.

Building a Business

He Left His Law Career to Start a Ghostwriting Business — Now He Charges Over $100,000 a Book. Here’s What It Took to Get There.

Michael Levin taught creative writing to supplement his income. Then he did some math and went all in on a new business.

Side Hustle

She Started a Creative Side Hustle That Made $100,000 in 10 Months — Now It Earns Up to $10 Million a Year: ‘Find Your Niche’

Maura Duggan, founder and CEO of Fancypants Baking Co., transformed a long-time passion into a lucrative business.

Side Hustle

Members of Every Generation Have Side Hustles — But They Don’t Spend Their Earnings the Same Way. Here’s the Breakdown.

Nearly one in five Americans with a side hustle spends their earnings immediately.

Building a Business

He Replicated His Grandfather’s ‘Crazy’ Business Strategy to Create a ‘Wow Factor’ Product You’ve Probably Seen in Whole Foods, Target and More

Jack Bessudo and Declan Simmons, co-founders of Tamalitoz by Sugarox, envisioned a product that would pay homage to both of their backgrounds.

Entrepreneurs

Who Is the Rudest Employee at Your Workplace? If You Do Any of These 5 Things, Look in the Mirror.

Work has changed a lot in recent years — but the standards people hold their co-workers to have not.

Side Hustle

The Side Hustle She Started in a High School Locker Room Hit Multimillion-Dollar Revenue — and Taylor Swift Is a Fan: ‘Invest in Yourself’

Elena Bonvicini, now 25, was inspired to start her side hustle during a 2016 visit to her grandparents in Wisconsin.

Entrepreneurs

You’re Probably Trapped in a Cycle of ‘Obvious Thinking.’ Experts Reveal a Simple Exercise to Break Free and Reach Your Full Potential.

The straightforward technique can help you achieve new levels of creativity.

Building a Business

She Started a Business With $2,000 of Personal Savings — Then Grew It to More Than $100 Million Revenue

Nicole Wegman, founder and CEO of Ring Concierge, drew on her experience as a product developer to launch her business.

Side Hustle

She Started a T-Shirt Side Hustle as a Recent Grad Working at ‘People’ Magazine. It Led to a DM From Levi’s and $400 Million.

When Michelle Wahler, co-founder and former CEO of Beyond Yoga, moved to California, she went "full steam ahead" on a new venture.

Building a Business

She Started a Business When She Couldn’t Satisfy a European Craving in the U.S. — and It Made More Than $30 Million Last Year

Johanna Hartzheim, co-founder of baked goods subscription company Wildgrain, seized an opportunity to pivot during the pandemic.

Human Resources

Is Your Co-Worker a ‘Workplace Catfish’? An Expert Explains How to Uncover the Truth — Before You Pay the Price.

The rise in remote work and virtual interviews can make it difficult to catch job seekers with bad intentions.

Side Hustle

The Side Hustle She Worked on in a Local Starbucks ‘Went From Nothing to $1 Million.’ Now It Will Make Over $30 Million This Year.

Melinda Spigel transformed a simple jewelry-making hobby into a lucrative full-time business with multimillion-dollar annual sales.

Thought Leaders

This Leadership Expert’s 4-Question ‘Brutal Focus’ Method Beats Burnout and Boosts Productivity — Here’s How It Works

Dr. Carla Fowler, a physician-scientist turned founder of executive coaching firm THAXA, reveals how to get the best work done.

Building a Business

She Imagined a Specific Type of Culture Before Starting Her Business — Then Grew It From 1 Cart to Cult Status: ‘Magical Things Happening’

When Salt & Straw CEO and co-founder Kim Malek dreamed up a Portland-based ice cream shop in 1996, she wanted to prioritize community in more ways than one.

Side Hustle

They Started a Home-Based Side Hustle Earning Up to $20,000 a Month — and It’s Still Growing: ‘Will Never Get Old’

TALEA Beer Co. co-founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson wanted to replicate the experiential appeal of a winery with their own brewery.

Business Accounting

Young People Earning More Than $200,000 a Year Are Fleeing 1 U.S. State — and Flocking to 2 Others

They have significantly higher salaries than many of their peers — and they want their money to go further.

Business Accounting

‘Finances Fuel Life Goals.’ These Top Money Secrets Can Make You Happier and More Successful, According to an Expert.

Julie Guntrip, head of financial wellness at Jenius Bank, breaks down how to manage your bank account for higher quality of life.

Business Accounting

Are You Actually on Track to Retire Well? A Financial Expert Reveals the Critical Milestones to Hit at Every Age — Plus 3 Common Oversights.

Stacey Black, lead financial educator at Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU), breaks down how to have a comfortable retirement.

Side Hustle

This 26-Year-Old Dental Student Spent $25 to Start a Side Hustle That Can Earn $500 for Just a Few Hours of Work: ‘There Is Nothing More Satisfying’

Emely Cepeda wanted to earn extra cash, but as a full-time student, she needed a flexible gig.

Thought Leaders

3 Signs You’re a Bad Leader — and How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late, According to a Leadership Expert

Deborah Rubin, Psy.D., senior partner and head of board and CEO services at RHR International, explains this all-too-common problem.

Building a Business

His Ex-Boss Issued Him a Cease-and-Desist Order. Neither Man Expected What Happened in a Parking Lot Next: ‘I Bleed This Business. It’s Cold-Blooded.’

Austin Mac Nab wanted to hire Ricky Onofre as soon as they met. But the partnership would hit a rough patch.

Side Hustle

This Couple’s Weekend Side Hustle Began With a $50 Facebook Marketplace Purchase — Now It Earns Millions of Dollars a Year: ‘You Don’t Need Money to Start’

Doug and Sara Taylor just wanted to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie — but it led to multimillion-dollar dessert business.

Thought Leaders

This Math Major Recruited by Goldman Sachs Got Well-Acquainted With Corporate America and the ‘Problematic’ Phrase That Undermines Women Leaders — Now She’s Fighting Back

Cassie Burr, co-founder and executive director of the Women on Boards Project, is on a mission to increase women's representation in the boardroom.

Brick & Mortar

Gen Z and Millennials Are Avoiding High Interest Rates — But It Can Be Risky, Real Estate Expert Warns

The typical age to purchase a first home is 36 — the oldest ever on record.

Side Hustle

She Started a ‘Fun’ Side Hustle — Then It Earned $100,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Business: ‘Beyond What I Could Ever Have Expected’

Melissa Tavss, founder and CEO of boozy ice cream company Tipsy Scoop, was burnt out from her corporate job — so she revived a family tradition.

Building a Business

She Started a Multimillion-Dollar Brand for Young People Out of Her College Dorm Room — Here’s What Gen Z Actually Wants, According to Her

Amanda Zuckerman, co-founder and chief brand officer of Dormify, was just 18 when she saw a major gap in the market.

Side Hustle

This Former Model Used Her Personal Savings to Start a Thrifty Side Hustle — Then Taylor Swift Became a Repeat Patron: ‘People Really Responded’

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This 52-Year-Old Started a Side Hustle That Brings People Joy — and It Earns Up to $30,000 During Wedding Season: ‘There Was Real Demand’

This 30-Year-Old Started a Business to Stop Food Poisoning in Its Tracks. Now It’s Raised Over $20 Million — and Taco Bell Is a Customer.

‘It Was Taboo’: Parents Shape Their Children’s Relationship With Money. Here’s How to Set Kids Up for Long-Term Success Instead of Struggle.

He Left His Law Career to Start a Ghostwriting Business — Now He Charges Over $100,000 a Book. Here’s What It Took to Get There.

She Started a Creative Side Hustle That Made $100,000 in 10 Months — Now It Earns Up to $10 Million a Year: ‘Find Your Niche’

Members of Every Generation Have Side Hustles — But They Don’t Spend Their Earnings the Same Way. Here’s the Breakdown.

He Replicated His Grandfather’s ‘Crazy’ Business Strategy to Create a ‘Wow Factor’ Product You’ve Probably Seen in Whole Foods, Target and More

Who Is the Rudest Employee at Your Workplace? If You Do Any of These 5 Things, Look in the Mirror.

The Side Hustle She Started in a High School Locker Room Hit Multimillion-Dollar Revenue — and Taylor Swift Is a Fan: ‘Invest in Yourself’

You’re Probably Trapped in a Cycle of ‘Obvious Thinking.’ Experts Reveal a Simple Exercise to Break Free and Reach Your Full Potential.

She Started a Business With $2,000 of Personal Savings — Then Grew It to More Than $100 Million Revenue

She Started a T-Shirt Side Hustle as a Recent Grad Working at ‘People’ Magazine. It Led to a DM From Levi’s and $400 Million.

She Started a Business When She Couldn’t Satisfy a European Craving in the U.S. — and It Made More Than $30 Million Last Year

Is Your Co-Worker a ‘Workplace Catfish’? An Expert Explains How to Uncover the Truth — Before You Pay the Price.

The Side Hustle She Worked on in a Local Starbucks ‘Went From Nothing to $1 Million.’ Now It Will Make Over $30 Million This Year.

This Leadership Expert’s 4-Question ‘Brutal Focus’ Method Beats Burnout and Boosts Productivity — Here’s How It Works

She Imagined a Specific Type of Culture Before Starting Her Business — Then Grew It From 1 Cart to Cult Status: ‘Magical Things Happening’

They Started a Home-Based Side Hustle Earning Up to $20,000 a Month — and It’s Still Growing: ‘Will Never Get Old’

Young People Earning More Than $200,000 a Year Are Fleeing 1 U.S. State — and Flocking to 2 Others

‘Finances Fuel Life Goals.’ These Top Money Secrets Can Make You Happier and More Successful, According to an Expert.

Are You Actually on Track to Retire Well? A Financial Expert Reveals the Critical Milestones to Hit at Every Age — Plus 3 Common Oversights.

This 26-Year-Old Dental Student Spent $25 to Start a Side Hustle That Can Earn $500 for Just a Few Hours of Work: ‘There Is Nothing More Satisfying’

3 Signs You’re a Bad Leader — and How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late, According to a Leadership Expert

His Ex-Boss Issued Him a Cease-and-Desist Order. Neither Man Expected What Happened in a Parking Lot Next: ‘I Bleed This Business. It’s Cold-Blooded.’

This Couple’s Weekend Side Hustle Began With a $50 Facebook Marketplace Purchase — Now It Earns Millions of Dollars a Year: ‘You Don’t Need Money to Start’

This Math Major Recruited by Goldman Sachs Got Well-Acquainted With Corporate America and the ‘Problematic’ Phrase That Undermines Women Leaders — Now She’s Fighting Back

Gen Z and Millennials Are Avoiding High Interest Rates — But It Can Be Risky, Real Estate Expert Warns

She Started a ‘Fun’ Side Hustle — Then It Earned $100,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Business: ‘Beyond What I Could Ever Have Expected’

She Started a Multimillion-Dollar Brand for Young People Out of Her College Dorm Room — Here’s What Gen Z Actually Wants, According to Her

This Former Model Used Her Personal Savings to Start a Thrifty Side Hustle — Then Taylor Swift Became a Repeat Patron: ‘People Really Responded’

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