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Taking on this economy as a newly single parent

by Andie Corban
Sep 17, 2019
Hillary Barbour recently ended a nine-year marriage. "My radar is a lot more sensitive now to things that are happening in the market."
Hillary Barbour working at a Portland food festival.
Courtesy of Hillary Barbour
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Building a marketplace for voices

by Sean McHenry
Sep 5, 2019
The managing director of Voquent weighs in on the voice-over economy.
Miles Chicoine, left, founding managing director at Voquent.
Courtesy of Voquent
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The beauty brand inspired by both Hollywood and Zimbabwe

by Bennett Purser
Aug 15, 2019
A Hollywood makeup artist created her own beauty brand, and learned a lot about the trade war in the process.
Makeup products from Jacque Mgido Cosmetics.
Courtesy of Jacque Mgido
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Life after high school

by Bennett Purser
Aug 8, 2019
A college counselor who helps kids navigate life after high school
Students walk on the campus of UCLA
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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Owning your worth as a worker

by Daniel Shin
Jul 24, 2019
Rachel Whitener is a self-employed private chef who makes a living cooking for families. She sets her own hours, rates and terms.
Rachel Whitener, Los Angeles-based private chef.
Courtesy of Rachel Whitener
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A mochi maker faces Brexit

by Sean McHenry
Jul 16, 2019
How a love of mochi turned into a sweet business.
Little Moons mochi ice cream in London.
Courtesy of Nick Horowitz and Little Moons
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The teacher trying to make a difference

by Bennett Purser
Jun 26, 2019
At an inner-city high school, it's all about building relationships with students.
Trophies won by the Ogden High School cheer team
Kristie Williamson
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This musician's violin is the best partner she's ever had

by Liz Sanchez and Sean McHenry
Jun 18, 2019
Aside from her spouse, that is.
For violinist Keiko Tokunaga, her instrument is more than just a tool for work. "It is a part of me," she says.
Arthur Moeller
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Combining art and advocacy into a new career

by Daniel Shin
May 30, 2019
Born with a rare genetic illness, Ted Meyer makes and curates art shows for medical schools.
Ted Meyer, Artistic Patient Advocate.
Ben Hethcoat
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My economy: Life as a liveaboard in Southwest D.C.

by Robyn Edgar
May 16, 2019
Darryl Madden’s life on a boat started as a simple solution for affordable housing. Now he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Darryl Madden, a full-time liveaboard boater, next to his 50-foot cruiser in Southwest D.C.
Robyn Edgar
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