Oprah Winfrey, raised in severe poverty in rural Mississippi, overcame numerous challenges to become a powerful media mogul with a net worth over $2.5 billion.
Elon Musk, bullied in South Africa, co-founded PayPal, then revolutionised space travel and electric vehicles.
J.K. Rowling overcame hardships and rejections to create the beloved Harry Potter series.
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple, was ousted, then returned after Apple's acquisition, revolutionizing technology.
At 65, Colonel Sanders launched KFC after 1,000 rejections, creating a global fast-food empire with thousands of outlets.