Author: Bob McCullough

Few cultures are more fascinating than corporate cultures. People will spend most of their lives working for multiple companies, and their interactions in various corporate environments will end up defining many aspects of their lives. Laura Whaley knows that as well as anyone, and she’s been able to turn her chats about those interactions into a uniquely funny and visible platform. The 27-year old Canadian has racked up over a million followers in the last couple of years, posting chats about the vagaries of corporate communication while working from home as an IT consultant. It’s an unusual sideline for sure,…

The post-crash Bitcoin landscape is a bit of a wasteland right now, and it has also cast a rather bright, glaring spotlight at some of the most staunch cryptocurrency advocates now that they’ve suffered a serious setback. Nic Carter is one. His list of accomplishments related to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is impressive. Carter is the founder of both Coin Metrics and Castle Island Ventures, and his belief in Bitcoin has made him a wealthy man. He’s had a fascinating journey, especially in light of recent events, so let’s trace his path to get some clues about where Nic Carter might…

If you believe what’s currently being written in the mainstream media, we have now entered what they’re calling “crypto winter.” Depending on the source and the specific perspective, this may be a market reset, a death knell or an out-and-out post mortem. Don’t try to sell that take on cryptocurrency to Adam Back, though. He’s the inventor of Hashcash, a proof-of-work system that’s used for Bitcoin mining, and depending on who you choose to believe, he may or may not be the actual founder of Bitcoin. His take on Bitcoin is especially important given that he’s a leading voice in…

True billionaires aren’t exactly rare these days, but they’re a lot more common than they used to be. And few have followed the kind of jagged path taken by Chamath Palihapitiya. A Sri Lanka native whose family moved to Canada when he was just five years old, Palihapitiya now has a net worth of $1.2 billion. Palihapitiya’s early struggles probably played a strong part in his desire to accumulate wealth. His first job was at Burger King, while his mother worked as a housekeeper. His father struggled to hold a job, but Palihapitiya’s fortunes changed when he began to show…

Ask any comedian or comedy writer about the path to fame and fortune, and they’ll probably tell you it’s a long and winding road that comes with plenty of hard work plus a few lucky breaks. Oh, and don’t quit your day job, just in case you were thinking about doing that. For Joe Mele, TikTok has been the vehicle to comedic fame. He’s become a star for his family-related skits, and Mele has definitely tapped into the power of viral videos, which have given him a huge following of over 13.8 million and a net worth of $500,000. So…

Most people live singular lives, albeit with at least a couple of unusual twists and turns. Mehmet Oz, on the other hand, seems to have been designed to live several different lives, with his latest incarnation being the most controversial by far. He’s been an accomplished surgeon and a television personality, and he has a chance to make it to Congress as one of Pennsylvania’s two senators. In many ways those are three different lives, so let’s trace Oz’s timeline and see how all this happened. Early Life Mehmet Oz’s parents grew up in Turkey and emigrated to America, and…

If you’ve ever fallen into one of those TikTok dance-videos rabbit holes – and who among us hasn’t had a weak moment when that’s happened? – you’ve probably encountered Paige Taylor. In many ways, Taylor was born for TikTok, and that platform was created for her. Her journey to become a TikTok celeb is mostly typical, but it does feature some twists and turns that make her at least slightly interesting, so let’s explore. Early Days Growing up in LA, the now 20-year old loved to dance, to the point where she participated in several dance groups as well as…

TikTok influencers come and go, and most don’t have the staying power to capitalize on their sudden fame and turn it into a genuine career. Stefana Avara is definitely an exception to that rule. She has been recognized for being among the top 28 fitness influencers on TikTok, Avara is doing far more than just using her stunning looks, physique and workout posts to rack up more followers. The native of Romania is 22 now, and every move Avara makes indicates that she’s in it for the long haul. So let’s take a more detailed look at her journey into…

Louis Theroux is an entertaining journalist that has developed a cult-like following over the years due to the success of his documentaries. It would be hard to find many people online who don’t have a soft spot for the lanky Englishman. His awkward presence and unusual interviewing style are a joy to watch! Theroux’s ability to ask tough questions politely and witty humor always makes me chuckle! My Scientology Movie (2015) Scientology is a subject that has fascinated Louis Theroux for years. A religion created by a science fiction writer, and run by a mysterious leader, David Miscavige. After multiple failed attempts…

One of the more appealing myths of American history is the idea of pioneers heading west, then striking it rich as part of the original Gold Rush. This great concept has sparked a thousand stories in both movies and novels, and one of the latest spins on this tale is Gold Rush, the reality TV series on the Discovery Channel. The concept is generally a little different when it gets updated, of course. Rather than focus exclusively on individuals, Gold Rush pits several family-run mining companies against one another as they struggle to strike gold in Alaska and the Yukon…