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.
SuccessThis entrepreneurial couple cashed out their 401(k)s and sold a $126 million company—now they run a U.K. soccer team
By Emma BurleighJune 28, 2026
SuccessLinkedIn says real estate is one of the hottest industries for entry-level workers—One Gen Z sales agent made $75K his first year with no experience
By Emma BurleighJune 28, 2026
SuccessStripe cofounder says Gen Z will need two college majors to compete thanks to AI—and investing legend Charlie Munger called it first
By Emma BurleighJune 26, 2026
SuccessOne U.S. college is fixing tuition at just 10% of parental income: ‘We’re not hiding the cost of college behind secret formulas’
By Emma BurleighJune 25, 2026
SuccessTIAA’s CEO made $26,000 in her first job but still maxed out her 401(k). She has advice for Gen Z
By Emma BurleighJune 25, 2026
SuccessAs 93% of Americans lean on coupons to get by, Bed Bath & Beyond is splashing out $100K on a home renovation for their thriftiest shopper
By Emma BurleighJune 23, 2026
SuccessA record 1 in 3 Gen Z and young millennials were still living with their parents in 2025—more than during the pandemic—despite most having a job
By Emma BurleighJune 22, 2026
SuccessFormer VP Kamala Harris says she went through a nine-hour interview to land the job—but she couldn’t escape ‘gold medal depression’ even when she won
By Emma BurleighJune 21, 2026
North AmericaWorld Cup teams will be paid a record $871 million: Each team will get $12.5 million as a bare minimum for playing and ‘preparation money’
By Emma BurleighJune 21, 2026
Success‘Work-life balance is a lie’: TIAA’s CEO broke down at a bus terminal after a long work day, then found a better way to think about it
By Emma BurleighJune 19, 2026
Success‘I have nothing to lose’: Perplexity CEO says fear of failure is ‘the stupidest thing’ holding you back
By Emma BurleighJune 17, 2026
SuccessThe CEO of $3 billion Michaels tells young workers to quit daydreaming and take risks because ‘the universe rewards doing things in action’
By Emma BurleighJune 16, 2026
SuccessJalen Brunson just led the Knicks to a historic win—and credits his NBA veteran dad’s work ethic for preparing him for the job
By Emma BurleighJune 15, 2026
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