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.

Roy Raymond Just Wanted to Buy His Wife Some Lingerie. He Ended Up Launching An Empire… Then Lost Everything
Before it was a $5 billion brand, Victoria's Secret was just one man's awkward trip to the lingerie section. Roy Raymond had the vision—but not the empire-building instinct. His story is one of brilliance, heartbreak, and the brutal cost of bein...
If You Invested $1,000 With Warren Buffett Back In 1965, You Would Be Extremely Happy And Retired Today
Let's say you were somehow lucky enough to have invested $1000 with Warren Buffett back when he started out in 1965... How much money would you have today?
Meet The Man Who Lost $200 Million Gambling In Vegas… IN ONE YEAR… Then Sued The Casinos For Letting Him Do It!
Imagine how painful it would be to lose $1 million in Vegas in a year. Now imagine how it would feel to lose $204 million... IN ONE YEAR!
The 10 Most Successful American Idol Contestants (Winners And Runners-Up!)
They didn't all win—but they all won. From Grammy queens to Broadway stars, daytime hosts to rock frontmen, these ten American Idol alumni turned reality TV fame into lasting success, massive net worths, and cultural influence that far outshines...
10 Of The Largest And Most Infamous Ponzi Schemes in History
From Charles Ponzi to Bernie Madoff, these masterminds promised riches — and delivered financial ruin. Discover the biggest and most shocking Ponzi schemes in history.
How A Random 1980s Actress Became The Richest Celebrity On The Planet… With A $12 BILLION Net Worth
How did an '80s actress with a modest Hollywood career end up as the world's richest celebrity? She's $3 billion richer than Steven Spielberg. She's $8 billion richer than Oprah...
Vinnie Johnson Earned $6 Million In The NBA, Then Built A $3 Billion Dollar Automotive Empire
Which Actors And Films Have Won The Most Academy Awards?
So many fun Oscar factoids in this article! The oldest winner, the youngest winner, the most wins...Everything you could ever want to know about the Academy Awards!
From Dirt Poor Korean Orphan, To Billionaire Owner Of The Buffalo Bills: The Inspirational Story Of Kim Pegula
Abandoned on a street corner in Seoul at age five, Kim Pegula would go on to become one of the most powerful women in professional sports. This is the extraordinary, emotional journey of how she helped save an NFL franchise—and the legacy she le...
Meet The Under-The-Radar Immigrant Black Doctor Who Became A Billionaire By Revolutionizing Alzheimer's Treatment
Dr. Herriot Tabuteau is here to revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment. And he's made a well-deserved massive fortune in the process!

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