Jessica Khadoo‘s journey into the world of digital publishing began with a career pivot from the insurance industry, driven by a deep love for books! After becoming an avid teen reader and earning her BA in Literature, she returned to school for her Publishing Certificate, before landing at Rakuten Kobo. Now, as Manager of Kobo Originals, Jessica combines her publishing expertise with her hopeless-romantic spirit. She’s passionately driven to discover and amplify new, diverse voices, with a special focus on showcasing the incredible talent right here in Canada. When her nose isn’t shoved in a book, you can catch her cheering on her favourite sports teams!