{
  "id": 6568434,
  "title": "I was a working mom at Amazon who struggled to relax. After I was laid off, I went all in on wellness.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/i-was-a-working-mom-at-amazon-who-struggled-to-relax-after-i-was-laid",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/laid-off-amazon-worker-relax-wellness-travel-business-side-hustle-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rania Zheng, a former senior technical product manager at Amazon, transitioned from a working mom struggling to relax to the founder of a wellness-travel business after being laid off by the tech giant. Initially, she found it challenging to unwind amidst the competitive environment at Amazon, but her interest in holistic wellness practices, including traditional Chinese medicine and Qigong, proved beneficial. In 2025, she co-founded Puyu Retreat, a business that offers curated wellness retreats in China, focusing on various themes such as tea and traditional Chinese medicine or creative mindfulness. The business has grown steadily since its first retreat in November 2025, with an Instagram following of over 20,000. Despite not being paid from the business yet, Rania and her cofounder reinvest all revenue into trip design and operation. Financial stability comes from her husband's income and savings, but the couple is not yet spending a lot, ensuring financial runway. The business draws on Rania's strengths in creativity, business instinct, and translating data into actionable insights. While she still experiences stress, she finds it different now that she is working on something she genuinely cares about. Rania remains open to returning to the job market if the right opportunity arises, emphasizing the importance of validating business ideas with trusted individuals and sharing on social media.",
  "summary": "Rania Zheng struggled to relax while juggling motherhood and a career at Amazon. After her layoff, she went all in on her wellness-travel business.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}