Jessica Starks is the Content Strategist for Bell & Associates Consulting Firm, where she helps to manage the digital marketing strategy for the organization. She is also the CEO of 17 Plus, LLC, which currently houses two companies: J.D. Scribes, a creative media company for small businesses, and BOND Small Business Group, a promotional and developmental membership organization for small business owners. In addition to her businesses, Jessica is also on the marketing team at Hill Country Network, an independent, locally-owned television channel, and website that creates original programming to showcase the talent and beauty of North Mississippi and those that reside in it. The Mississippi native is also a blogger, professional writer, and author. Mud & Magnolias Magazine named her one of the most influential women in Northeast Mississippi in 2017 and in January 2020 she was named one of the Top 50 Black Business Women in Mississippi. When Jessica isn’t working, she enjoys volunteering and participating in community activities, as well as reading, writing, cooking, and spending time with her family.