“We hosted Jamie Varon to speak with our company during Mental Health Awareness month. Jamie talked on mental health topics such as burnout, imposter syndrome, listening to yourself in a world full of opinions and more. The conversation was amazing and our organization truly resonated with all that she talked about. We were so grateful for Jamie’s fresh perspectives and her authenticity. Jamie was so wonderful at explaining things and being compassionate. We are incredibly thankful for her visit. You are welcome back anytime, Jamie!!!” — VelocityEHS, 2024
“Sparkling fiction debut… Varon crafts fully realized protagonists whose authorial ambitions and frustrations will resonate with bookish readers. The plot takes many satisfying turns, and the beautiful French backdrop will appeal to armchair travelers. Varon has a promising career in fiction in front of her.” — Publishers Weekly
“[Varon] deftly captures how it feels to be of a certain age without possessing the life one had hoped for, and descriptions of the sun-soaked French Riviera are rich and vivid. A heartfelt debut.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Main Character Energy absolutely dazzled me from the opening scene until the very last page. Poppy Banks is an immensely relatable and likable heroine on a journey of self-discovery with the potential to achieve her dreams and live her very best life in the French Riviera. Needless to say, I was hooked! I read this wonderful novel compulsively and with great joy. Highly recommend!” — Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading
“Main Character Energy embraces the best and worst parts of writing with candor and heart. Poppy is bright and complicated and utterly enchanting in Jamie Varon’s debut.” — Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics
“Jamie explores the joy and peace we find when we stop struggling to meet others’ expectations and start trusting the voice within us.” ― Kate Baer, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author of What Kind of Woman & I Hope This Finds You Well
“Radically Content is the permission slip we’ve all been waiting for: to throw away the societal cages that have left us unfulfilled and live the life we actually desire. With unwavering conviction and deep compassion, Jamie has written a revolutionary manifesto for finding the parts of ourselves we unconsciously gave away and the courage to reclaim them. Get ready to unlock what’s holding you back and start living the life you’ve always wanted.” ― Amanda Crew, Actress from “Silicon Valley,” “Charlie St. Cloud,” and more
“I devoured Jamie’s book. Her words are a soothing balm for this weary overachiever’s soul… a permission slip I didn’t know I needed that allowed me to exhale. Radically Content provided me with answers to questions I didn’t even know to ask. It’s the best type of book—one that is filled with wisdom and insight of someone who has made it to the other side and supports you in creating your own unique path. I am positive it will do the same for others.” ― Amanda White, LPC, Creator of @therapyforwomen, and Author of Not Drinking Tonight
“Radically Content asks us to exhale, be present, and step out of the endless rat-race. If we’re brave enough to opt for something different, Varon illustrates how that will finally get us exactly what we want – happiness, acceptance, and a feeling of being enough. It’s thought provoking, honest, and the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.” ― Whitney Goodman, Creator of @sitwithwhit and Author of Toxic Positivity
“If you’ve spent the last couple years untangling yourself from Hustle Culture, and trying to find who you are outside of your achievements and productivity, then we’ve got just the book for you. Fans of Untamed, this is your next favorite read.” ― POPSUGAR