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Bright Idea Leads Chicago Woman to Million-Dollar Hustle

A Chicago-based plastic recycling sales rep overcomes her fears and doubts to transform her love for DIY lamp shades and title: "Bright Idea Leads Chicago Woman to Million-Dollar Hustle"0 in supplies into a multi-million dollar business.

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