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Miami Herald
17-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Reality star shutters store for personal reasons after 15 years
In a culture where burnout and overwork are the norm, even celebrities are reevaluating what truly matters. About 66% of Americans report not having a proper work-life balance, even though 94% of employees believe it's important, according to a report from LifeHack method. As a mother of two, I know firsthand how hard it is to focus on your work for hours while your children are still small. Many new mothers who return to work too quickly find it difficult to fully concentrate, torn between professional demands and their babies' needs. It can lead to that miserable feeling of being powerless, unable to control your life and kind of wishing that the day had 12 more hours, because then you would have time for everything. Related: Beyond Liam & Olivia: Top money moves to make when you have a baby The report also shows that Italy has the best work-life balance, with only 3% of employees working more than 50 hours a week. The government provides free childcare, helping parents find more balance. In contrast, the U.S. ranks 29th out of 41 countries with a work-life balance score of just 5.2 due to long work hours and lack of parental leave policies. We often assume celebrities are immune to this struggle, but they're not. In April, one reality star made a difficult decision to close his store after nearly 15 years, citing family as a reason. "American Pickers," a long-running reality TV series, debuted 15 years ago on the History Channel. The main host is Mike Wolfe, who, alongside his co-hosts, travels across the country in search of rare antiques and collectibles to buy, sell, or keep. On April 18, Wolfe announced he will be closing doors of his Nashville Antique Archaeology store after nearly 15 years, reports the Sun. Wolfe met with fans on April 26, and the store officially closed on April 27. "After nearly 15 amazing years, we've made the tough decision to close the doors of our Antique Archaeology store here in Music City," Wolfe said. More closings: Popular retail chain to close unprofitable store locationsFamous sporting goods store closing after 70 years; no bankruptcyPopular discount retailer files bankruptcy, closes all stores Wolfe explained that he wanted to dedicate more time to family and new projects, adding that he will keep running his LeClaire store in Iowa and remain in the antiques business online. "Sometimes, even when something is good, you have to pause and ask yourself where your time is going - and where your heart is calling you next," Wolfe added. "For me, that's family…I'm not disappearing - not even close." "I'll still be picking, sharing, and selling online and at our original LeClaire, Iowa store. "But I've learned over the years that it's easy to spread yourself too thin, and balance is something we all chase in one way or another." Wolfe has a 13-year-old daughter, Charlie, and a longtime girlfriend Leticia Cline. While Wolfe's decision came from personal reasons and noble motives, unfortunately, not every business is in the position to do the same. The closure comes during a challenging time for brick-and-mortar retailers. Both small shops and major chains are struggling with post-pandemic recovery, inflationary pressures, labor shortages, and rising interest rates. Commercial rents and overhead have increased in many cities, making it harder to stay profitable - especially for lifestyle or specialty stores like Wolfe's. Related: Huge discount store with 178 shops closes two more locations Even for successful businesses, the demands can be too much. Some entrepreneurs are choosing to scale back or pivot instead of burning out, but in today's economic climate, others are forced to make that choice. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Image Nation Abu Dhabi & Timur Bekmambetov Unveil Winners Of First UAE-Based Screenlife Accelerator Program
EXCLUSIVE: Image Nation Abu Dhabi and director Timur Bekmambetov have announced the winners of the first edition of the UAE Screenlife Accelerator Program. The eight projects range from a supernatural thriller about a vlogger investigating a disappearance in the mountains of Oman; a sci-fi horror about a woman who resurrects a dead twin through an AI self-care App, and a digital scam caper set against the world of Dubai's high society. (scroll down for full list) More from Deadline 'LifeHack' Review: Latest Movie In Computer Screenlife Genre Is Best Yet, A Rocking And Riveting Cryptocurrency Heist Film - SXSW Timur Bekmambetov Launches The Black List-Style Platform Screenlifer With 'Howdy, Neighbor!' & 'CRTL' Timur Bekmambetov Signs With Artist International Group The joint initiative between the Emirati studio and L.A.-based Russian-Kazakh director and producer Bekmambetov, and his production company Bazelevs, introduced UAE nationals and residents to his innovative digital filmmaking format where stories unfold entirely on computer or smartphone screens. Following an intensive 12-week course, 13 filmmakers have been selected to produce a pilot of their concept. 'As Abu Dhabi and the UAE continue to establish its position as a leader in the creative industries, our partnership on Screenlife reflects our commitment to innovation in filmmaking, empowering emerging storytellers with the latest tools, and showcasing the UAE's unique identity through globally resonant stories,' said Image Nation Abu Dhabi CEO Ben Ross. 'We were overwhelmed with the level of talent we saw in the during the program – and look forward to bringing these projects to life.' Bekmambetov pioneered the Screenlife filmmaking technique to produce hits such as Unfriended (2015), Searching (2018), Missing (2023) and most recently the positively-reviewed Lifehack (2025). 'Screenlife isn't just a new storytelling language, it's a real tool for social impact. It democratizes access to cinema through technology and changes the idea that cinema belongs only to those with big connections and big budgets,' he said. 'Instead, screenlife makes cinema a platform for new voices and untold stories coming from emerging regions and underserved communities. All our best screenlife films were made by first-time filmmakers. And we hope this accelerator's finalist will soon be next.' The selected projects: Dir. Abdulbaset Qayed (UAE)A supernatural thriller that follows popular vlogger Omar and his partner Nixon as they investigate the vanishing of a young man in the mountains of Oman only to uncover the presence of a dark, otherworldly force. Dirs. Gorkem Sifael & Ozgur Akyuz (Turkey)A gripping psychological drama about a tech-savvy young woman who creates a powerful search software to find her missing mother only to have it turned against her by a manipulative stalker. Dir. Afra Al Marar (UAE)A junior music composer receives a mysterious unfinished song from a singer who dies just ten minutes later unraveling a trail of clues that lead to a shocking secret hidden within the music industry. Dir. Julie Sanchez (France)A psychological thriller set in unsettling digital world of an online psychologist, blurring the line between helper and the helped. Dir. Dana Ittani (U.S.-Lebanese)A sharp and timely take on cybercrime, inspired by real cases following the story of online romance scams and the digital systems that ultimately bring justice to the victims. Dirs. Ekta Saran (India), Danielle Arden (UK)A satirical psychological thriller set against the polished backdrop of Dubai's high society, where a struggling single mother and designer falls prey to a digital scam that upends her carefully curated life. Dir. Aisha Al Aqel (UAE)A blend of science fiction and horror following Josephine as she resurrects her twin brother via an AI self-care app after his death on a spiritual trip, only to find that faith, grief and artificial intelligence create a dangerous and unstable mix. Finally, Yemeni Tammam Assi's Dir. Tammam Assi (Yemen)A digital thriller slate, where in the era of viral fame and digital deception, a woman's online entanglement with a dangerous imposter forces her to confront her deepest fears and fight for her family. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'The Phoenician Scheme' So Far Everything We Know About 'Another Simple Favor' So Far 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2
