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Emma Burleigh

Emma Burleigh is a reporter at Fortune, covering success, careers, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Before joining the Success desk, she co-authored Fortune’s CHRO Daily newsletter, extensively covering the workplace and the future of jobs. Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics. She has a joint-master’s degree from New York University in Global Journalism and East Asian Studies.

Barbara Corcoran's $12 million apartment
Success
Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran put her $12 million NYC penthouse for sale—and has found a buyer in just one day
By Emma BurleighMay 14, 2025
David Blake, founder and co-CEO of Degreed
Success
Forget coffee, $1.4 billion tech company chief says he naps instead: ‘I can take them just about anywhere’
By Emma BurleighMay 14, 2025
Rich Gen Z looking to buy watch.
Success
Sotheby’s teased a rare Rolex at auction for upwards of $1.7 million—and one day a rich Gen Zer could be its next owner
By Emma BurleighMay 13, 2025
Tony’s Chocolonely: The small chocolate business became a $230 million success story by focusing on two things
Success
Tony’s Chocolonely: The small chocolate business became a $230 million success story by focusing on two things
By Emma BurleighMay 13, 2025
Nick Jonas has invested in Olipop, Snackpass, and Magic Spoon—he says he won’t back a founder without a killer story
Success
Nick Jonas has invested in Olipop, Snackpass, and Magic Spoon—he says he won’t back a founder without a killer story
By Emma BurleighMay 12, 2025
Young couple with financial advisor.
Success
Ultra wealthy Gen Zers are giving away the millions of dollars they’ve inherited—Meet the money coaches helping them
By Emma BurleighMay 10, 2025
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
Success
Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
By Emma BurleighMay 9, 2025
Young rich couple exits plane.
Success
Forget Ferraris and Chanel—wealthy Gen Zers are splashing out on kombucha and spin classes instead
By Emma BurleighMay 7, 2025
Photo of Alex Karp
Success
Palantir CEO credits the company’s $3.9 billion revenue projections to its ‘warrior culture’
By Emma BurleighMay 6, 2025
Auto worker with apprentices in factory
Success
Trump’s 25% tariffs are backfiring and threatening Gen Z’s trade career aspirations—putting car manufacturing jobs in peril
By Emma BurleighMay 5, 2025
Howard Lutnick
Success
U.S. Secretary of Commerce says the ‘new model’ is factory jobs for life—for you, your kids, and your grandkids
By Emma BurleighMay 2, 2025
Mystik Dan #3, ridden by jockey Brian J. Hernandez Jr. crosses the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2024
Success
The Kentucky Derby winners of the ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’ will bring home a purse of $5 million
By Emma BurleighMay 1, 2025
Tariffs
Leadership
Surviving tariffs: 5 steps small businesses should take now
By Emma BurleighMay 1, 2025
Happy nurses.
Success
Healthcare jobs are practically recession-proof, says Indeed—here’s how to get in and make over $100K
By Emma BurleighApril 30, 2025
Workera CEO and founder Kian Katanforoosh
Success
Despite running a $55.5 million software company, this millennial CEO still has roommates
By Emma BurleighApril 30, 2025
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