Articles Written by Amy Lamare

Amy Lamare is a Los Angeles-based writer covering business, technology, entertainment, philanthropy, and pop culture. You can find her other work at Los Angeles Magazine, Your Tango, Thinknum Media, Nicki Swift, and Heavy among other publications. Follow her on Facebook. Amy's favorite self-made billionaire is Sara Blakely.

Sunglasses Tycoon Leonardo Del Vecchio Was Abandoned As A Child To An Orphanage – Today He's Worth $26 Billion
Today, Leonardo Del Vecchio leads a pretty charmed life but it didn't start out that way. Unlike many of the wealthiest people in the world, he didn't inherit his fortune and grow it. When Leonardo was seven years old his mom was poor and abandone...
Man Donates $20 Million To The College He Couldn't Afford Six Decades Ago
Calvin E. Tyler Jr. dropped out of college almost 60 years ago because he couldn't afford to pay his tuition. Now, he's donated $20 million to a scholarship fund to help other financially-challenged students' dreams come true.
Shahid Khan Moved To The U.S. With Nothing. Today He's Worth $12 Billion
Shahid Khan was born in Pakistan and today is a multi-billionaire NFL team owner. He's also a really inspiring rags-to-riches story. Long before he was a billionaire, he lived in a $2 a night room and made $1.20 per hour washing dishes. Needless t...
Jeff Bezos Tops The List Of The Most Philanthropic People Of 2020
The top 50 donors contributed $24.7 billion in 2020, which is up significantly from 2019's $15.8 billion. Sixteen of them made their fortunes in technology. Twenty of them are from California.
Ousted WeWork Co-Founder Adam Neumann Set To Get $50 Million Settlement
We've covered the shenanigans of former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann during his time running the company he co-founded. Now, he may be nearing a settlement in his legal battle with SoftBank which carries with it a huge payday.
Bert "Tito" Beveridge – The Founder Of Tito's Vodka – Is Now Worth $9 Billion
They say necessity is the mother of invention and that is certainly true about Bert "Tito" Beveridge, the founder of delicious Tito's Vodka. He's seen his net worth skyrocket recently to astronomical levels.
John Paul DeJoria Went From Homeless To Making Billions From Shampoo And Tequila
There's something special about a rags to riches story. It's inspirational and aspirational. Shampoo and tequila billionaire John Paul DeJoria has one of the most inspirational rags-to-riches stories out there.
Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec Selling Hidden Hills Home For $17.25 Million
Robert Herjavec bought a then-brand-new "modern farmhouse" style home in the celebrity favorite 'hood of Hidden Hills, California just a year-and-a-half ago for $14.6 million. He recently put the enormous 14,400-square-foot estate on the market fo...
Donald Trump's Palm Beach Neighbors Wanted To Use A Technicality To Evict Him From Mar-A-Lago
Donald Trump's Palm Beach neighbors were attempting to block him from taking up permanent residence at his club. According to his neighbors, there's a decades-old agreement that states that Trump isn't legally entitled to living there.
Michael Jordan Debuts As A NASCAR Owner And Donates $10 Million To Build Health Clinics For The Uninsured
Over the weekend, Michael Jordan made his debut in his third pro sport. He made his fame and fortune in the NBA playing for the Chicago Bulls. He also spent some time in minor league baseball. This past weekend, he made his debut in his third pro ...

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