Jess Pate first used eBay in 1997 while attending Wake Forest University. The school provided every student with a laptop, and Jess was thrilled to find a favorite out-of-print book on eBay. Feeling lucky, she decided to list an old pair of cowboy boots on the platform and the sale generated an $80 profit. It was then that a light bulb went off and Jess started buying and selling clothes on eBay to make extra money. Jess continued to sell online part-time, until seven years ago when she became pregnant with her first child. She thought of all the people who thrive while operating their own online businesses full-time with the flexibility of creating their own hours. That’s when Jess decided take the leap and she has been selling full-time since. Jess’ business has grown so much that she has plans to build a new operating space in the near future. She is proud that not only does MyKiddosCollegeFund provide flexible employment for members of her community, but it also allows her to be active in the North Point Community Church and Wake Forest Athletics.