Looking back, it's hard to believe that I once spent my life working for a big corporation. My 9-to-5 job was more like 8 to 8, and every day I left the office feeling frustrated and unappreciated. I felt lucky to get even the smallest annual raise, and I kept thinking "there has to be something better."

I am living proof that there is. Just when I had given up on my dreams of financial well-being, I received an invitation to a lia sophia Show. I went, even though new jewelry was definitely not in my budget. I couldn't help being drawn to the jewelry! My wish list grew, e...