Even though Liis co-founders Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin grew up within minutes of each other in Marin County, California, they didn’t meet until years later when a friend introduced them at a wedding in 2009. The duo immediately bonded over a mutual obsession: fragrance. “We both used to collect the little vials and miniature...
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I Tried Therabody’s SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) and SleepMask
In 2024, for the first time since Gallup polling in 2001, the majority of Americans (57%) said they would feel better if they got more sleep. Science backs up the claim: Getting enough rest can impact your weight, emotional well-being, blood pressure, mental and physical performance, and more, according to UC Davis Health. If you...
The Wealthiest and Safest Places to Retire in the U.S.
Although one in five U.S. adults ages 50 or older has no retirement savings, those who have accumulated a comfortable nest egg — which the majority of American workers believe to be at least $1.8 million — have some flexibility when it comes to where they spend their golden years. More than 338,000 U.S. residents...
The U.S. City With the Highest Percentage of $1M+ Households
There are more than five million millionaires in the U.S. Where do most of them live? If your mind goes to major metropolises like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago or Houston, you’re on the right track: All of the above boast high numbers of millionaire households. However, wealth can be measured in different ways,...
Southwest Airlines (LUV) 3Q 2024 earnings
Southwest Airlines third-quarter profit fell from a year ago but topped Wall Street estimates while the carrier works to drum up revenue and fend off activist investor Elliott Investment Management. The Dallas-based carrier on Thursday forecast unit revenue for the fourth quarter up 3.5% to 5.5% on a 4% drop in capacity compared with a...
Sisters’ Side Hustle Earns $45M+ After a ‘Light Bulb Moment’
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath. With their mother, Bonnie Dudley, Stephens and McGrath co-founded the “high-performance, eco-friendly, elevated everyday-wear” brand Dudley Stephens in 2015. The digitally native brand has sold over 445,000 products to over 330,000 customers, resulting in more than $45 million in sales over the past 10...
She Started an 8-Figure Business After Near-Death Experience
“I always wanted to make a difference,” Emily Hikade, founder and CEO of luxury sleepwear and home company Petite Plume, tells Entrepreneur. “I wanted to make a change. I wanted to do something that meant something.” Image Credit: Courtesy of Petite Plume. Emily Hikade. Growing up in Central Wisconsin, Hikade was curious about the world...
His Multimillion-Dollar Business Revived Espresso Martinis
“We are coffee-obsessed in Australia,” Tom Baker, co-founder of Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, tells Entrepreneur. “It’s like a religion. It’s a point of national identity.” Image Credit: Courtesy of Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur. Tom Baker. After World War II, Italians immigrated to the country and brought espresso machines and European cafe...
Gen Z and Millennials Redefine Vacation Goals, Skip Relaxing
Younger Americans think relaxing on vacation is overrated, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who travel (evenly split by generation) looked at how people of different ages vacation and found both Gen X (51%) and Baby Boomers (57%) prioritize relaxation when traveling, while Gen Z (54%) and millennials (45%) are more interested...
Her Side Hustle as a Private Chef Earns Tens of Thousands
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Lauryn Bodden, founder of globally inspired noodle chip brand S’NOODS. Bodden has a side hustle working as a private chef with Sailing Collective. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Nick Kova. S’NOODS founder Lauryn Bodden. You run your CPG business, S’NOODS, in New York City....