Make It - Success

Before Nicola Coughlan was a star on “Derry Girls” and Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” she faced years of rejection, self-doubt and even imposter syndrome. Here’s why.

Over 10 years, Girls Who Code has helped introduce over half a million girls to computer science. Now, the nonprofit’s founder and CEO want to address toxic tech culture.

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger says its more difficult for young people to get rich off investments — and maintain that wealth — than it used to be. Here’s why.

An emotional intelligence researcher explains the importance of knowing how to manage the relationships in your life — and why success is all about being “people smart.”

In 2019, 27-year-old entrepreneur Maya Portorreal decided to start her own side hustle selling jewelry that wouldn’t make her skin rash. Last year, she pulled in over $350,000 in total sales.

Vitalii Desiatnychenko helped navigate Veselka, New York City’s most popular Ukrainian restaurant, through a pandemic. Now, the restaurant is trying to help troops in Ukraine.

History-making astronaut Sian Proctor talks about how she’s suffered with imposter syndrome her “entire life.”

Business mogul Dany Garcia gets personal with CNBC Make It about launching her career, building a partnership with Dwayne Johnson after their divorce and advice for her younger self.

Six-time entrepreneur Ben Lamm says that despite his success, he doesn’t wish the start-up life — and all its various challenges — on anyone. Here’s why.

A shock announcement by tennis player Ash Barty, that she’s retiring from the sport at the age of 25, offers young people some important career lessons.

Steve Wozniak, inventor of the first commercial PC, says he recently deactivated his Facebook account — and he doesn’t trust the platform’s privacy standards.

Candiss Pitts (aka Makhosi Nejeser) made $972,000 in 2021 through her spiritual advising company, The Royal Shaman. She shares how she started her business, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Mark Cuban rejected a deal with a profitable engagement ring company that brought in $11 million last year, and donated a fifth of its profits to charity. Here’s why.

Warren Buffett views trust and “integrity” as essential in the workplace. That’s likely why he seems confident that Berkshire Hathaway’s latest acquisition will succeed.

In the 1980s, the Apple co-founder offered an $80,000 salary to a former colleague while trying to convince him to work at his new start-up. Now, the recipient says he regrets turning Jobs down.

Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.

The researchers behind the the 10th annual World Happiness Report say average life evaluations have remained “remarkably resilient during Covid-19.” Here’s what that means.

Wilma Mankiller, the first-ever woman chief of the Cherokee Nation, transformed her tribe’s infrastructure and economy. Now, she’s being honored on a new series of U.S. quarters.

On a March episode of Lex Fridman’s podcast, the Meta CEO explained why he thinks college students should be selective about who they hang out with.

Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to an annual report.