Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk aren't just passionate about what they do — they're also fiercely committed to their business. These two don't let anything get in their way. Contrary to what people might think, starring in an HGTV show like "Good Bones" doesn't exactly make you rich overnight.
Laine told Indianapolis Monthly that "early on, for the talent, there is very little money in TV." The profits made from the show go straight back into the business, going towards fixing up the next house. Starting up the business required both Starsiak Hawk and Laine to take out mortgages and to ask their family to invest in the company. "We don't have enough to afford Porta Potties at all of our job sites," Starsiak Hawk explained. "We're not rich yet," Laine said with a laugh. "I'm still deeply in debt."
An even bigger challenge came when Laine's husband was diagnosed with cancer. While filming the show, she also supported her husband through his treatments which included a surgery. "Once we got the show, we didn't have a choice," Starsiak Hawk said. "There was no more talking about the hurdles. It was, 'Just do it.'"
