To Potter, 43, every bead is an opportunity for self-empowerment, or what she calls "Super Girlie Good Power." The self-proclaimed "Mistress of the Bead" authors craft books, designs for Swarovski Crystal, writes for magazines and appears as a regular on QVC.

Her latest bead book, The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired: A Crafty Chick's Guide to Instant Inspiration (North Light Books, $19.99 paperback), is her second title in a series about teaching people to embrace all that sparkles.

Here is a fun interview by The Arizona Republic.