In this episode of Love Saranghae with Peter & Andrea, Jen Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, shares her inspiring journey from a dream to creating a successful Indigenous-owned beauty brand. She discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of community support, and the ethical considerations in scaling a business. Jen emphasizes the need for resilience, the power of passion, and the significance of celebrating small victories along the way. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of running a business in the beauty industry, focusing on consumer behavior, the importance of accessibility in retail, team dynamics, and the balance between profitability and purpose. They explore the significance of social impact in business and how it can coexist with profitability, particularly in the context of indigenous-led initiatives. 

In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore themes of cultural connections, the balance between family and business, the significance of presence and rituals in life, personal milestones including a journey of sobriety, and encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs. They share insights on how travel inspires creativity and growth, the challenges of mom guilt, and the importance of asking for help. The discussion emphasizes that pursuing one's dreams is essential and that the best things in life are often waiting just around the corner.

To Contact Jen Harper

Website: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com

Instagram: @cheekbonebeauty

Takeaways

• Jen Harper's journey began with a dream about three Indigenous girls covered in lip gloss.
• Her personal struggles with addiction and learning about the residential school system shaped her mission.
• Asking for help is essential for team dynamics.
• Balancing profitability and purpose is a challenge for businesses.
• Social impact can coexist with business success.
• Indigenous perspectives can inform business practices.
• Traveling and connecting with other cultures enriches the business mission.
• Balancing family responsibilities with business ambitions is challenging.
• Belief in a higher power can provide strength during difficult times.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to a Visionary Leader

02:15 The Spark Behind Cheekbone Beauty

06:22 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey

12:48 Scaling Ethically in the Beauty Industry

17:22 Building Relationships with Major Retailers

24:09 The Importance of Accessibility in Retail

30:22 Balancing Profitability and Purpose in Business

38:12 Cultural Connections and Travel Inspirations

40:57 Balancing Family and Business

42:52 The Importance of Presence and Rituals

46:41 Personal Milestones and Sobriety Journey

53:34 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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