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+.
Step 1: Turn Ketchup Bottle Upside Down. Step 2: File For A Patent. Step 3: Make Millions And Retire To Florida.
You may not recognize his name, but I guarantee you've used Paul Brown's invention at some point very recently. This simple invention earned him millions and changed the liquid storage industry forever.
This Random Rock Star Has Secretly Written Tons Of Pop Songs You Love From The Last Decade
This random rock star, whose name you probably wouldn't recognize, has secretly masterminded dozens of the most popular songs of the last decade…
You Know Why Will Smith Starred In Fresh Prince? Because The IRS Forced Him To
What would you do if you owed millions of dollars to the IRS? Will Smith chose to star in a little sitcom called The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Actually he was forced to do it. By the IRS.
High School Dropout Berry Gordy Turned An $800 Loan Into Motown Records And A $400 Million Fortune
It's hard to believe, but Berry Gordy is a high school drop-out who wanted to be a boxing star. He ended up changing American music forever and earning hundreds of millions of dollars along the way.
How Hard Work And Perseverance Against All Odds Turned Diddy Into A $825 Million Media Mogul
Born into a housing project, the son of a murdered drug dealer, today Diddy is worth of $700 million. He is an amazing example of just how far you can climb if you set your mind to a dream and work hard to make it happen.
Forget Tyler Perry And Oprah. Byron Allen Is The Most Successful Black Person In Hollywood… And You've Probably Never Heard His Name.
Byron Allen produces 32 television shows, runs a massively successful studio, and is worth $400 million. So why haven't you heard of him?
How One Extremely Risky Prediction Made Mark Cuban A Multi-Billionaire Today. Timing Is Everything.
Mark Cuban would not be a billionaire today without making one very simple and extremely risky prediction. This prediction is easily one of the most savvy business decisions ever.
How Vince McMahon Became The Billionaire King Of Wrestling
Over the last 30 years, Vince McMahon has completely revolutionized modern television sporting events. He's also earned himself an astonishing fortune.
How Much Was Pablo Picasso Worth When He Died?
Pablo Picasso left a massive artistic legacy. He also left a valuable estate, two wives, three mistresses, and four children. The only thing he didn't leave was a will.
How Ty Warner Turned Beanie Babies Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Diversified Business Empire. Yes. Beanie Babies.
Out of all the insanely weird ways you can make a billion dollars, selling little collectible stuffed animals has to be the weirdest. But that's exactly what Beanie Babies creator Ty Warner did.