Transitioning from a "broke amateur" to a bankable professional isn't about having a huge budget; it’s about shifting from just "showing up" to "showing up with intention".

If you see yourself in Lori’s shoes—budget‑tight, skill‑building, and hungry for impact—here are five practical takeaways:

Configuration required Configuration required:

512 MB of RAM (1024 MB Recommended)
Intel Pentium® IV 1.6 GHz Processor
900MB of free disk space

Compatible with Compatible with:

Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit,
Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11.