A 43-year-old woman left her high-powered job in Manhattan to start over in a small fishing town in Baja, Mexico. Raised in Oregon, she took an unconventional path into policy work before landing in finance. The pandemic gave her the push she needed to make the move permanent. She fell for Agua Amar
After finishing university, many graduates dream of big-city jobs and flashy careers. But one person took a different path—moving to a remote island with fewer than 60 residents. Instead of heading to London like so many peers, they chose Fair Isle, a tiny dot in the ocean far from the hustle of mod
Two tech workers in Seattle found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when visa troubles made international travel risky. Bianca, a finance reporter covering AI's rise on Wall Street, and Charlie, a principal engineer at Amazon leading buy-now-pay-later teams, were living comfortable li
Scott-Vincent Borba is trading in his glamorous past for a much quieter life. Once a big name in the cosmetics world as the co-founder of e. l. f. Cosmetics, he now stands on the verge of becoming a Catholic priest. His journey from a luxury-filled life to this new path shows how life plans can shif
Alberto Crane, now 49, once worked at a café in Santa Fe where he met Amal Easton. The friendship sparked an interest in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu that would change his life forever. Instead of staying in the restaurant, he saved enough money to fly to Rio de Janeiro at 19. There he immersed himself in th
For years, fans knew one face when they thought of crime-solving heroes. That face belonged to an actor who seemed to fit the role perfectly. But now, he’s choosing roles that don’t rely on his old reputation. His latest character doesn’t fit the usual mold—no clear-cut answers, no easy solutions. T
Around 50, plenty figure their careers and routines are set for life. Not everyone decides to chuck it all. Angie Smith's move from a six-figure tech sales job in Texas to a small Italian village shows how one shake-up can change weight, health, and outlook. Her story isn’t just about downsizing a c
The story begins with a woman who spent years in high‑pressure jobs at places like Bank of America and a tech consulting firm. She led big teams, managed projects worth millions, and felt she had “made it” in business. Yet something deeper tugged at her every day. When she was 26, after already h
Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past
Switching careers can be tough, especially when you're past 50. But for one woman, it led to a fulfilling new path in matchmaking. She used to work in finance, a field known for its fast pace and demanding hours. As she got older, she felt out of place in that world. So, she made a bold move and bec
