Everyone will at some point face a fork in the road, and for Desiree Burgess, founder of Harts & Pearls, that path led to following her dreams and creating a successful career for herself. Harts & Pearls is a custom and handmade accessory line which gives fashion-forward accessories to the modern woman, child and baby.

It all started while Burgess was on maternity leave and began to make headbands. Eventually, she had gotten so many compliments and inquiries about them that she decided she would start a business.... To read more continue on to Living Out Loud's Feature.