I was a single mother who lost everything; I found myself with no money, no job, no car, no place to live, and the sole support for my two children...TWICE. I knew that I had to rebuild again. This time, instead of just looking for a job with a big paycheck, I was going to find a way to grow my money. I envisioned creating a series of income-producing “micro empires” that would protect me, my family, and my assets. I felt like I was running out of time; I was in my 40s, with zero retirement funds, no assets, and no clue how to begin.