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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.
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’
Success
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’
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
Banking
Charlie 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 Work
Suzy 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 Estate
Housing 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
Finance
Half 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 & Leisure
Pet parents are spending thousands to plan their dog’s perfect vacation through Bark Air’s new luxury concierge service
By Sydney LakeSeptember 24, 2025
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Leadership
Disney 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 Estate
Home sales are headed for their worst year since 1995 as ‘economic jitters’ spread from buyers to sellers, Redfin says
By Sydney LakeSeptember 22, 2025
Spanx founder Sara Blakely’s $1 billion idea started with just $5,000 in savings and wanting to solve her own problem
Success
Spanx founder Sara Blakely’s $1 billion idea started with just $5,000 in savings and wanting to solve her own problem
By Sydney LakeSeptember 22, 2025
The ‘best time’ to buy a home is right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know
Real Estate
The ‘best time’ to buy a home is right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know
By Sydney LakeSeptember 21, 2025
Gen Z college grads are flocking to Texas and Florida where companies have ‘overwhelmingly’ relocated their headquarters
Economy
Gen Z college grads are flocking to Texas and Florida where companies have ‘overwhelmingly’ relocated their headquarters
By Sydney LakeSeptember 19, 2025
The average American homeowner lost $9,200 in home equity during the last year. It’s not a collapse but a ‘long-term market correction’
Real Estate
The average American homeowner lost $9,200 in home equity during the last year. It’s not a collapse but a ‘long-term market correction’
By Sydney LakeSeptember 17, 2025
Canadians don’t want to live in America and it shows: The number of Canadians searching for U.S. homes is down 20% year over year
North America
Canadians don’t want to live in America and it shows: The number of Canadians searching for U.S. homes is down 20% year over year
By Sydney LakeSeptember 15, 2025
Tinder tries to win back Gen Z with dating app ‘modes’ designed for double dating and college students
Innovation
Tinder tries to win back Gen Z with dating app ‘modes’ designed for double dating and college students
By Sydney LakeSeptember 11, 2025
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