When Susan was 9, her and her best friend sold "roses" which were made from tissues colored with her mom's lipstick. That was short lived when a neighbor called my father. Not to be discouraged, they then built a miniature golf course with a lemonade stand. The snake Susan found clearing the grass didn't scare her but the bumble bee floating in the lemonade was a deal-breaker. Next, they put on a variety shows in her backyard. Susan sang "Meet Me In St. Louis."

At 12, Susan started her own "Mother's Helper" business earning $.75/hour. After a year, she increased her rates to $1.00/hour and was heartbroken to learn her best customer dropped her services! At 14, Susan worked at a phone bank selling 5 Year Guaranteed Electric Light Bulbs. Staff was instructed to ring a bell as motivation to co-workers each time a sale was made. Soon after, she visited her grandfather who bought many more light-bulbs than he could ever have used. When Susan returned to work, she took great pride in ringing the bell over and over but the real gift was her grandfather's encouragement to succeed.

Following many years of study, professional work, and raising a family, Susan continues to look for new adventures that are fun and challenging.