How I Became the CEO, Not Just the Story
Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, shares how a vivid dream and a mission for Indigenous representation sparked one of Canada’s most influential beauty brands. What began as a vision to uplift Indigenous youth became a company reshaping the standards of sustainability, storytelling, and leadership in beauty. From navigating the steep learning curve of becoming a CEO to building a brand rooted in cultural values, Jenn reveals how resilience, innovation, and community have fueled Cheekbone’s rise—and why authentic representation remains at the heart of everything she builds.
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Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, shares how a vivid dream and a mission for Indigenous representation sparked one of Canada’s most influential beauty brands. What began as a vision to uplift Indigenous youth became a company reshaping the standards of sustainability, storytelling, and leadership in beauty.
From navigating the steep learning curve of becoming a CEO to building a brand rooted in cultural values, Jenn reveals how resilience, innovation, and community have fueled Cheekbone’s rise—and why authentic representation remains at the heart of everything she builds.
“Having access to the right bank at the right time can make all the difference. It gave us the breathing room to think bigger, to innovate, and to take steps we couldn’t have taken otherwise.”
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