Articles Written by Paula Wilson

Paula Wilson is a writer, director, production manager, and former professional dancer, originally from North America, who has worked as a performer or director in ten countries and sixteen states. When not writing for CNW, she serves as the Artistic Director of The International Partner Dance Intensive (www.tipdi.com). Follow her on Google+.

Beyoncé's Journey From Obscurity to Billionaire Pop Superstardom Is a Masterclass in Perseverance
She didn't inherit a billion dollars or marry her way into one. After decades of failed deals, public backlash, reinvention, and relentless control over her work, Beyoncé has officially crossed the billionaire threshold, completing one of the mos...
A Teacher Predicted He'd End Up A Criminal Or A Millionaire. Instead Richard Branson Became An Intergalactic Multi-Billionaire
Sir Richard Branson's story proves that a high-school dropout's commitment to success can create a global empire, though his latest ventures, from luxury cruises to space tourism, show that even a billionaire faces massive setbacks.
How Paul Newman Accidentally Launched A $600 Million Charity Empire With A Bottle Of Homemade Salad Dressing
Paul Newman never set out to build a business empire — let alone a charitable one. But a holiday batch of homemade salad dressing, a friend's offhand suggestion, and Newman's radical pledge to donate 100% of profits turned into Newman's Own, a b...
30 Years Ago, Hulk Hogan Endorsed A Meatball Maker Instead Of An Innovative New Grill. That Was A $200 Million Mistake
Hulk Hogan may be king of the wrestling ring, but when it comes to product endorsements he can't catch a break. This is the story of how one stupid decision cost the Hulkster lost $200 million.
Want To Do Rich And Happy? Just Write ONE Beloved Children's Book. This Is The Story Of One Very Hungry (And Very Lucrative) Caterpillar…
Eric Carle turned a hole punch, a caterpillar, and a few simple words into one of the most beloved and lucrative children's books of all time.
In the 1980s, Frank Sinatra Wasn't as Rich as You Might Think… But When He Died In 1998, He Was Sitting On A $200-$600 Million Empire
Frank Sinatra was one of the most recognizable entertainers in history, but his fortune lagged far behind his fame for much of his life. That changed in his final years, thanks to careful planning, strategic branding, and a family-run empire that ...
David Geffen Parlayed a White Lie on His Résumé Into a Mailroom Job… and a $9 Billion Entertainment Empire
David Geffen didn't finish college, inherit a fortune, or follow a plan. He started in a mailroom, forged a letter, and went on to build a $9 billion empire spanning music, film, real estate, and art.
How Ty Warner Turned Beanie Babies Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Toy And Luxury Hotel Empire
Ty Warner built a billion-dollar fortune from Beanie Babies, then quietly transformed it into a luxury hotel empire spanning North America. His journey from failed actor to plush toy king to real estate mogul is one of the most improbable business...
What Happens To Money Confiscated From Drug Busts?
Ever wonder what happens to the piles of cash hauled in during massive drug busts? It turns out, the fate of that money—and the drugs—is murkier than you might think.
You'll Get Goosebumps When You Find Out How Much Money Money R.L. Stine Has Earned From His Children's Book Empire
Before there was Twilight or Harry Potter, R.L. Stine terrified an entire generation with his Goosebumps books — and built a massive fortune in the process. Here's how the original master of children's horror turned spooky stories into an empire.

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