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Jessica Sarkis (born January 25, 1992 ) is a young Australian entrepreneur. She is the Founder of Jessica Sarkis and the Head of Partnerships & Events at The Animo Affect.,a Global education platform which teaches people how to turn I can't into I can through her principles of self belief. Jessica began her entrepreneurial journey at just 21 years old.

Her first company was started when she was in her first year of University. She has since moved on to start and exit other successful businesses.

Sarkis is best known for her work within the Startup Space.

Biography
Sarkis was born in Sydney, Australia to Lebanese Australian parents.

She was educated at Tara Anglican School for Girls and was frequently suspended during school. She became disengaged with school and constantly looking for the next challenge to solve.

At 17 years old, Sarkis left home and moved to Queensland. She did not complete her High School Certificate at school and worked multiple jobs.

During this time, whilst working she began studying part time before being accepted into University.

In her first year of University she launched 2 businesses. She has been featured across various media platforms, speaking and inspiring others with a less traditional path to still pursue their own path to success.

Early career
During the early years of University, Sarkis launched and experimented with several companies. Her most notable one was an organic beauty care business which was sold Internationally through a Multi-Level Marketing System. She then went on to create a framework to assist small businesses with their expanding the maximum reach for their Marketing for the best value.

Sarkis went on to create a revolutionary shopping and shipping platform that disrupts the current model of shopping and shipping into Australia.

2016 - present
In 2016, Sarkis focused on sharing her skills learnt through the life lessons from living out of home at 17 years old to assist others. She began focusing on helping other people to instill a sense of self belief and teach them her fearless, resilient nature.

She now devotes time to charities, educational institutions and youth groups to instill the principles of self belief. Sarkis has written an e-book, Ignite Yourself which provides the tools and framework to empower people through self belief, fearlessness and defying self doubt.