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Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.
Walmart is determined to win the Thanksgiving meal value wars with a $40 dinner for 10 people
North AmericaWalmart is determined to win the Thanksgiving meal value wars with a $40 dinner for 10 people
By Sydney LakeOctober 22, 2025
Houston billionaire couple plans to donate 95% of their $11 billion fortune to local causes: ‘I want our grandchildren to be proud’
SuccessHouston billionaire couple plans to donate 95% of their $11 billion fortune to local causes: ‘I want our grandchildren to be proud’
By Sydney LakeOctober 21, 2025
Florida’s housing market was skewed wildly by the pandemic. It’s finally coming to grips with a ‘realistic middle ground’
Real EstateFlorida’s housing market was skewed wildly by the pandemic. It’s finally coming to grips with a ‘realistic middle ground’
By Sydney LakeOctober 20, 2025
Jeff Bezos sold his Seattle mansion for record-breaking $63 million after he and wife Lauren Sánchez moved to Miami to live in $237 million compound
LifestyleJeff Bezos sold his Seattle mansion for record-breaking $63 million after he and wife Lauren Sánchez moved to Miami to live in $237 million compound
By Sydney LakeOctober 20, 2025
Empathy is the most under-hyped factor of the AI transformation era, American Express exec says
AIEmpathy is the most under-hyped factor of the AI transformation era, American Express exec says
By Sydney LakeOctober 20, 2025
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on work-life balance as a CEO: ‘I’m still going to chaperone the first-grade field trip’
C-SuiteMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, on work-life balance as a CEO: ‘I’m still going to chaperone the first-grade field trip’
By Sydney LakeOctober 19, 2025
Women could fall behind in the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer because of the ‘confidence gap’ in financial planning, experts say
Personal FinanceWomen could fall behind in the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer because of the ‘confidence gap’ in financial planning, experts say
By Sydney LakeOctober 17, 2025
For succession planning to work, boards need to hunt for future CEOs with these 4 traits, YouTube exec says
C-SuiteFor succession planning to work, boards need to hunt for future CEOs with these 4 traits, YouTube exec says
By Sydney LakeOctober 16, 2025
Self-made billionaire Selena Gomez says people didn’t take her seriously in the beauty business at first: People had ‘preconceived ideas of what I’m good at’
SuccessSelf-made billionaire Selena Gomez says people didn’t take her seriously in the beauty business at first: People had ‘preconceived ideas of what I’m good at’
By Sydney LakeOctober 15, 2025
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the Fortune Most Powerful Women Gala at the Washington National Cathedral on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.
PoliticsKamala Harris doesn’t believe her presidential run was her finale: A glass cliff ‘suggests finality, and I’m not into that’
By Sydney LakeOctober 14, 2025
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on how her ‘complicated relationship’ with social media shaped her business strategy
ConferencesMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, on how her ‘complicated relationship’ with social media shaped her business strategy
By Sydney LakeOctober 14, 2025
Brené Brown says the key to surviving AI is rejecting Jack Welch’s advice and embracing humanity. The problem is humans ‘can’t stand each other’
ConferencesBrené Brown says the key to surviving AI is rejecting Jack Welch’s advice and embracing humanity. The problem is humans ‘can’t stand each other’
By Sydney LakeOctober 13, 2025
CEO says she’d welcome an AI-bot board member: ‘If you don’t have an AI agent in every meeting, you’re missing out’
ConferencesCEO says she’d welcome an AI-bot board member: ‘If you don’t have an AI agent in every meeting, you’re missing out’
By Sydney LakeOctober 13, 2025
Billion-dollar tech company Starkey unveils a  hearing aid with AI accessible enough for all generations to use: ‘The ear is the new wrist’
InnovationBillion-dollar tech company Starkey unveils a hearing aid with AI accessible enough for all generations to use: ‘The ear is the new wrist’
By Sydney LakeOctober 9, 2025
You’re 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: ‘These controllers are stressed out’
North AmericaYou’re 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: ‘These controllers are stressed out’
By Sydney LakeOctober 9, 2025
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