Jennifer Harper is the founder of @cheekbonebeauty. Jenn created Cheekbone Beauty because she felt there needed to be a brand that was made in Canada, that was never tested on animals AND that gave back to the First Nations community. The brand did not exist, so Jenn created it! Through countless hours over the past few years, Cheekbone Beauty was born!⁣ ⁣ In This Episode Jenn Shares: ✅ How losing her brother to suicide became the driving force behind her business⁣ ✅ How Cheekbone Beauty incorporates "Life Cycle Thinking" & sustainability⁣ ✅ Speaking her truth as a recovering alcoholic and changing the narrative around her transgenerational trauma as an Indigenous woman⁣ ✅ Tips for breaking destructive habits, finding hope and taking your power back⁣ ✅ Her mission to empower Indigenous Youth and ensure their representation in the media and beauty industry⁣ ⁣ ⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND: What makes her a good quarantine buddy: She has lots of makeup 💄⁣ What makes her a bad quarantine buddy: She can be moody⁣ Fave Quote: "Begin with the end of mind" (quote from "7 Habits of Highly Effective" by Stephen R. Covey)⁣ Pump-Up Song: Anything by Al Green⁣ At-Home Workout: @onepeloton - the instructors just know what to say right as you're about to give up! ⁣ Snack: Ketchup Chips 🍁 @layscanada, fennel, peanut butter and apples⁣ Book: "From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way" by @michifman // "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by @angeladuckworth⁣ TV Reco: Dragon's Den @cbcdragon, Season 14, Episode 1 (her Cheekbone Beauty pitch)⁣ Skill/Hobby: Focusing on more stretching, yoga-style workout⁣ Connect: @cheekbonebeauty , www.cheekbonebeauty.ca ⁣ Connect for any entrepreneur journey questions 💌 [email protected]⁣

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Produced by: katiezeppieri @jromito

*Recorded June 27th on Instagram Live*