Jess Ekstrom
Business
Self Help
Jess Ekstrom is an entrepreneur and author who founded Headbands of Hope in 2012 while still in college.
The company donates headbands to children with cancer for every purchase made.
Headbands of Hope has gained national recognition, appearing on various TV shows and in popular magazines.
Ekstrom's philanthropic efforts have resulted in over half a million headband donations across the United States and 15 other countries.
In addition to her business ventures, she is a professional speaker and author of "Chasing the Bright Side." Ekstrom currently lives a nomadic lifestyle, traveling in an Airstream with her husband and dog.