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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.
Dolly Parton once turned down a song request from Elvis Presley. That was just one business decision that helped build her $650 million empire
Arts & EntertainmentDolly Parton once turned down a song request from Elvis Presley. That was just one business decision that helped build her $650 million empire
By Sydney LakeOctober 8, 2025
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Real EstateNearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’ and even more think it’s a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows
By Nick Lichtenberg and Sydney LakeOctober 7, 2025
Delta CEO Ed Bastian speaking at a podium
Travel & LeisureDelta CEO says air traffic control systems are so outdated that some commercial flight routes were faster in the 1950s than they are today
By Sydney LakeOctober 7, 2025
Young people taking food pictures with mobile smartphone to share on social media
Travel & LeisureGen Z has a different attitude about dining from baby boomers and millennials—and it shows in smaller tickets at chain restaurants
By Sydney LakeOctober 6, 2025
Millennials and Gen Zers are clamoring to break into the housing market. But this real estate expert says ‘not everyone should be an owner’
Real EstateMillennials and Gen Zers are clamoring to break into the housing market. But this real estate expert says ‘not everyone should be an owner’
By Sydney LakeOctober 3, 2025
Management guru Simon Sinek says society overvalues romantic relationships: ‘There’s an excessive amount of pressure to get married, white picket fence’
SuccessManagement guru Simon Sinek says society overvalues romantic relationships: ‘There’s an excessive amount of pressure to get married, white picket fence’
By Sydney LakeOctober 2, 2025
Red Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO led the company after bankruptcy. Now he’s plotting the ‘greatest comeback in the history of the restaurant industry’
SuccessRed Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO led the company after bankruptcy. Now he’s plotting the ‘greatest comeback in the history of the restaurant industry’
By Sydney LakeOctober 1, 2025
Charlie Javice, the millennial founder convicted of swindling JPMorgan to the tune of $175 million, sentenced to 7 years in prison
BankingCharlie Javice, the millennial founder convicted of swindling JPMorgan to the tune of $175 million, sentenced to 7 years in prison
By Sydney LakeSeptember 30, 2025
Suzy Welch uncovered the reason Gen Z seems unhireable: Their workplace values don’t match their Gen X and millennial bosses
Future of WorkSuzy Welch uncovered the reason Gen Z seems unhireable: Their workplace values don’t match their Gen X and millennial bosses
By Sydney LakeSeptember 25, 2025
Housing costs are so high some Americans are delaying milestones like getting married, having kids and even adopting a pet
Real EstateHousing costs are so high some Americans are delaying milestones like getting married, having kids and even adopting a pet
By Sydney LakeSeptember 24, 2025
young woman making a purchase on her phone
FinanceHalf of wealthy Gen Zers and millennials admit to ‘digital shoplifting,’ rationalizing it with inflation and influencer hacks
By Sydney LakeSeptember 24, 2025
Pet parents are spending thousands to plan their dog’s perfect vacation through Bark Air’s new luxury concierge service
Travel & LeisurePet parents are spending thousands to plan their dog’s perfect vacation through Bark Air’s new luxury concierge service
By Sydney LakeSeptember 24, 2025
Abigail Disney
LeadershipDisney heiress says any billionaire who can’t manage to share their wealth is ‘kind of a sociopath’
By Sydney LakeSeptember 23, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ star Lori Greiner doesn’t believe in a 5 a.m. wake-up call: ‘Waking up early doesn’t give you more time. It simply shifts your schedule’
Success‘Shark Tank’ star Lori Greiner doesn’t believe in a 5 a.m. wake-up call: ‘Waking up early doesn’t give you more time. It simply shifts your schedule’
By Sydney LakeSeptember 23, 2025
Home sales are headed for their worst year since 1995 as ‘economic jitters’ spread from buyers to sellers, Redfin says
Real EstateHome sales are headed for their worst year since 1995 as ‘economic jitters’ spread from buyers to sellers, Redfin says
By Sydney LakeSeptember 22, 2025
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