I had my daughter at 19 and needed to go on welfare. Now, we run a million-dollar business together.

• 02/02/2025, 4:35 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Traci Szemkus

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Traci Szemkus, cofounder of WorkPlay Branding. It has been edited for length and clarity.