Jenny Powers

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Reporter and Journalist at Freelance

Contributing Writer at Business Insider

Reporter. If Harriet the Spy & The Energizer Bunny had a love child, it would be me. What doesn't kill me makes me interesting at parties.

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The rise of the college bed party: Parents are spending big bucks to announce their kid's college decision — and small business owners are cashing in

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Manseen Logan |Jenny Powers |Henry Blodget

College bed parties typically consist of 20 to 30 school-themed items. Photo courtesy of Mia Silverman 2025-05-06T09:07:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
I spent around $2,000 on a college bed party to reveal my daughter's university decision. It was extra, but I have no regrets.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Manseen Logan |Jenny Powers |Henry Blodget

Melinda Long's daughter committed to the University of Miami during the early decision period. Photo courtesy of Melinda Long 2025-05-01T09:07:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Melinda Long, a mother of three, threw a $2,000 college reveal party for her oldest daughter.
How Gen Z turned awkward holiday photos into viral gold for JCPenney Portrait Studios

Dec 31, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jenny Powers

Lifetouch used the awkward holiday photo trend in its JCPenney studios to engage Gen Z customers. The trend boosted foot traffic and JCPenney brand recognition among the younger generation. One JCPenney Portrait Studio saw over 100 daily sessions during the holiday season.
There Is No One Paleo Diet

Oct 27, 2024 | alternativemedicine.com | Jenny Powers |Dick Benson

Keto. Atkins. Mediterranean. Vegan. Carnivore. Paleo. So many diets out there claim to align with our natural design and be best for our wellbeing. Advocates of these diets argue over what humans should eat and which diet is right, making the topic of nutrition confusing. The rest of the modern world also bombards us with misleading, contradictory, and downright false information about our food. No wonder we struggle with the diseases of modernity like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Meat and greet: Graduates of Hot Dog High relish their time behind the wheel of Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobile

Apr 29, 2024 | roadtrippers.com | Jenny Powers

Traveling the highways of America as an Oscar Mayer Hotdogger and serving as a mobile brand ambassador from behind the wheel of a 27-foot-long, 11-foot-tall Wienermobile can be loads of fun—but the application process and life on the road is no bologna. In addition to craving road travel and possessing a hearty appetite for adventure, applicants are required to have a college degree—preferably in marketing, journalism, or public relations—with a high GPA.
I make up to $2,700 in tips a week as a server. Dropping out of college was the best thing I could've done.

Apr 2, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jenny Powers

Careers Kyle Zajac is a waiter at a high-end steakhouse in Indianapolis. Courtesy of Kyle Zajac This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Kyle Zajac, a 22-year-old server, earns thousands of tips weekly at an upscale steakhouse. Zajac dropped out of college to focus on a higher-paying server job and doesn't regret his choice.
I spent 3 days in the American Dream mall, the continent's 2nd largest. Malls are coming back — take a look inside this one.

Feb 3, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jenny Powers

Retail Jenny Powers said she ended up doing more shopping than planned when she visited the parks at American Dream mall. Jenny Powers/Business Insider American Dream, the second-largest mall in North America, spans 3 million square feet. Jenny Powers visited this mall with her family for a 3-day staycation. Due to the attractions, Powers ended up walking 20 miles and shopping more than she expected.
I Paid $2,500 to Spend New Year's Eve at Applebee's

Jan 3, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jenny Powers

News It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. stocks Evan Lund flew to Applebee's from Colorado with his wife and the foreign exchange student they're hosting. He spent $699 per person for the Applebee's tickets, in 2022, and bought the same tickets again in 2023.
I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

Dec 13, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Jenny Powers

Careers Autumn Eliza Sheffy in front of the AIDAluna. Courtesy of Autumn Eliza Sheffy Autumn Eliza Sheffy spent five months living and performing on a German cruise ship in 2022. Since she performed at night, she spent the days exploring new countries and hanging with coworkers. She slept in a small metal cabin and struggled with phone service, but she loved the experience.
I'm a former air traffic controller and I'm not alarmed by the recent number of close call collisions. Passengers shouldn't be either — here's why.

Sep 26, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Jenny Powers

Nick Dolding/Getty Images | Headshot courtesy of Diverse Vector Aviation Consulting Kevin Karpé spent 31 years as an air traffic controller and air traffic manager. Karpé says the number of recent close call collisions is really not that significant. He says despite the nationwide air traffic controller shortage, the system is managed by very professional people.

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Articles

The rise of the college bed party: Parents are spending big bucks to announce their kid's college decision — and small business owners are cashing in

I spent around $2,000 on a college bed party to reveal my daughter's university decision. It was extra, but I have no regrets.

How Gen Z turned awkward holiday photos into viral gold for JCPenney Portrait Studios

There Is No One Paleo Diet

Meat and greet: Graduates of Hot Dog High relish their time behind the wheel of Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobile

I make up to $2,700 in tips a week as a server. Dropping out of college was the best thing I could've done.

I spent 3 days in the American Dream mall, the continent's 2nd largest. Malls are coming back — take a look inside this one.

I Paid $2,500 to Spend New Year's Eve at Applebee's

I was a cruise performer on a luxury ship. I traveled all over Europe and it was unlike any job I've ever had before.

I'm a former air traffic controller and I'm not alarmed by the recent number of close call collisions. Passengers shouldn't be either — here's why.

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