Meet Vanessa.

She’s 27, works full-time as a customer service rep, and dreams of launching her own skincare line: cleansers, toners, serums, the works.

But her credit is bruised, her savings are small, and she’s tired of waiting for a “yes” from anyone. So, she decides to bootstrap — to fund it herself, one step at a time.

Let's examine how Vanessa does this.