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Your Brand Is All About Your Values
Episode 99
Tuesday, 20 September, 2022
“The success of our brand has been, from day one, that we’ve been about giving back… When you really hone in on why your brand has to exist, that’s what drives success around it.”- Jenn HarperAward-winning social entrepreneur Jenn Harper is out here changing the world (and the beauty industry) for the better and showing that Indigenous people are business leaders, community leaders, and FABULOUS beauty icons!Jenn is not only the CEO and founder of the epic mission-driven, values-based beauty brand Cheekbone Beauty (I’m telling you right now, you NEED their lipgloss!), she’s also an activist who regularly speaks to students about social entrepreneurship, empathy, and the history of her First Nations family. Jenn has woven sustainability and representation into the foundation of her brand, creating a “soft place to land” for people who crave community and are curious about culture.Tune in to learn why Jenn turned down a Dragon’s Den deal (and why she doesn’t regret it one bit), what she’s learned from her biz idols, and why Cheekbone Beauty is LITERALLY a dream come true!In this episode of The Juicy CEO podcast, you’ll discover: Why Indigenous people are the true OGs of sustainability — and why the rest of us need to listen to themHow Jenn knew that she was building something a LOT bigger than she expected (and what she did differently)What she does to stay balanced while changing the world About Guest: Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a direct-to-consumer cosmetics company that helps Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand. Cheekbone Beauty is committed to donating 2% of their revenue to organizations that support Indigenous people.Highlights: 01:51 Intro03:35 Meet Jenn Harper05:46 Brand ethos & values07:28 The Cheekbone Beauty dream10:39 Representation & culture13:12 Changing up the beauty world14:52 Entrepreneur’s journey18:02 Getting into Sephora & “figuring it out”22:35 Feeling whole23:48 Raven Capital & the Creator26:50 Staying balanced29:52 Dragon’s Den34:10 Cheekbone products & inspiration37:00 How to support Cheekbone Links To Visit:Jenn Harperhttps://www.cheekbonebeauty.comhttps://www.sephora.com/ca/en/brand/cheekboneInstagram: @cheekbonewarrior, @cheekbonebeautyMake sure you’re subscribed to The Juicy CEO Podcast and leave a rating and review! To win some Juicy CEO Swag, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @moniquebryan_co, and use the hashtag #TheJuicyCEO on social media. Stay Connected: Instagram: @moniquebryan_co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JuicyBrandSquad
