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Victoria Wieck – Author, Podcast Host And More

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Victoria grew up in a sleepy coastal village in South Korea surrounded by abundant natural beauty One of her favorite activities was to watch the stunning sunset from her home wondering what lay beyond the horizon She would ask her mother endless questions about the world outside of her small town Her mother read her stories and taught her how to read but her curiosity knew no bounds In school she excelled in reading writing and art After graduate school she was offered several jobs in New York but took a marketing job at a jewelry manufacturing company in Los Angeles to stay closer to her family Much to her surprise she ended up using her artistic talents a lot more than she ever imagined Believing that there was a market for high-quality stylish jewelry at affordable prices she formed her own company in 1989 on a shoestring budget Over the next three decades her jewelry career allowed her to travel to many places she d only read about ever since she was a young girl Victoria s jewelry designs are inspired by her extensive travels soaking in history cultures and architecture Today she is a successful jewelry designer with her own TV show on Shop HQ connecting with millions of viewers regularly When she s not on TV with her latest collections she s either writing or reading Just a few weeks ago she completed her first novel nbsp Shattered Sky a 94 000-word Science Fiction Young Adult Thriller It s a gripping thriller about a young girl who sets out on a mission to save her kidnapped sister and experiences sacrifice betrayal and love in a post-WWIII world where survival necessities are scarce Additionally Victoria began writing a how-to book nbsp Living the American Dream Your Way How to Turn Your American Dream into Reality working title This book will serve up a healthy dose of inspiration based on her unique journey as well as proven methods of starting a business without taking unnecessary risks With both books a portion of the proceeds will be set aside for various charities to help others https victoriawieck com — Send in a voice message https anchor fm richard-lamonica message Support this podcast https anchor fm richard-lamonica supportClick here to visit this podcast episode

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