I'm a Canadian mom that was born and raised on the Manitoba Prairies. When I was 18, l became a mother for the first time and did everything in my power to give my daughter a life full of amazing memories, provide her with everything she needed and more. At 19 years old, I came across a direct sales company online that peaked my interest. I joined and was able to be a stay at home mom and still make an income. Within seven months I hit the top 4% of the company and received a 4-figure bonus for my achievement. I continued to receive residual monthly income from the work I had done for eight months.

When I decided to go back to school I no longer had time to continue with my direct sales business. I had enrolled in university when I was 20 to become a high school teacher. I was told from a young age that if you wanted a stable income and a good retirement you had to go to school and get a job with a good pension. I finished my arts degree in two and a half years while working full time as an online receptionist to pay for daycare, dance lessons for my daughter and save money to move out of my parents' basement.

During the last year of my degree, I got pregnant with my second daughter. I knew I did not want to have to put her in daycare like I did with my first daughter because I missed out on so many milestones while I was working an office job, attending classes and studying. The only option I was aware of to work from home was direct sales. I joined my previous company again and climbed to the top 2% this time. Shortly after, I found a second job working from home doing insurance claims. I ran with both of those jobs for three years until I was 25. In that time, I became a single mom, bought my house and continued to provide for myself and my two kids.