The Iconic Podcast

Cheekbone Beauty: Bringing a Dream into Product Reality

The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel

In today’s episode, Jen sits down with Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a sustainable and Indigenous-owned beauty brand. Jenn shares her inspiring journey of building Cheekbone Beauty from the ground up, driven by her passion for creating a company that not only offers high-quality products but also aligns with her values of sustainability and giving back to the Indigenous community.

Jenn dives deep into her personal story, touching on her Indigenous roots, the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur, and how her cultural heritage shaped the mission and vision of Cheekbone Beauty. She highlights the importance of representation in the beauty industry and how Cheekbone Beauty is making a difference through its focus on eco-conscious products and giving back to Indigenous youth.

Throughout the conversation, Jen and Jenn explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, purpose, and sustainability. Jenn offers valuable insights on what it takes to build a purpose-driven brand and shares the behind-the-scenes details of developing Cheekbone Beauty’s product line, which is vegan and cruelty-free, all while staying true to her mission of sustainability.

Today on the show:

  • The importance of representation in the beauty industry
  • How Jenn’s Indigenous heritage shaped the mission of her brand
  • Sustainability and eco-conscious practices in beauty
  • Challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs
  • The role of purpose in building a brand that gives back
  • Cheekbone Beauty’s impact on Indigenous youth and communities


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