She Had No Business

For anyone who has ever felt (or worse, been told): you've got no business doing that-Jessica Varian Carroll's story will challenge your perspective and inspire you to chase your dreams. As a successful entrepreneur and author of She Had No Business, Jessica transformed her situation against all odds to build a life of significance, service and leadership-all while trailblazing paths for others to do the same. Open, relatable and kind to the core, Jessica shares exactly how she's doing it with grace, honesty and humor in this touching memoir. While raising four children on her own, Jessica Varian Carroll started Organista Home, an award-winning professional organization service that has helped hundreds of clients declutter, reorganize and destress their homes and lives. In addition to her work with Organista Home, Jessica co-founded S.O.A.R, a bi-annual Symposium where women connect, share, learn and grow together. Through S.O.A.R. and various community outreach programs, Jessica regularly volunteers with causes that help women stay connected, productive and successful. Jessica Varian Carroll lives in Monmouth County, New Jersey with her four children. When she's not working or helping others, she loves being out in nature and is always up to something interesting.

One: Going from Backstage to Front and Center..........................19
Two: A Crown of Daisies and a Whole Lot of Faith....................33

Three: Family Roots and Gaining Wings.........................................45

Four: A Sweet Taste of Entrepreneurship ......................................65

Five: Batteries, Tires, Bulbs, and a Brick House Breakdown.......73

Six: Gifts, Hoarders, and Getting WIP'd Into Business................87

Seven: Snafus, Heartbreaks, and Building an Empire...................109

Eight: A Ticket to the Stars................................................................125

Nine: The Sisters God Gave Me.......................................................139

Ten: When It's Time to Rise..............................................................157

Afterword: Your Life is Your Legacy ...................................................179

Acknowledgements..............................................................................183

Stay in Touch........................................................................................187