
Original Episode Release Date: March 15, 2022
In this episode of the Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Jenn Harper, the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics. Jenn shares the inspiring story behind her award-winning social enterprise, which aims to help indigenous youth see themselves in the beauty industry while promoting sustainability.
She discusses her journey from a dream in 2015 to building a successful cosmetics brand, the challenges she faced, and her experiences pitching on Dragons' Den and partnering with Sephora. Jenn also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and social impact in business, and offers valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this episode to learn how Jenn Harper made it happen.
00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast
00:56 Meet Jenn Harper: Founder of Cheekbone Beauty
02:49 The Start of Cheekbone Beauty
07:19 Challenges and Lessons Learned
12:55 Sustainability and Social Impact
16:14 Dragons' Den Experience
19:49 Breaking into Retail: Sephora Journey
26:09 Balancing Personal Life and Business
29:48 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
31:53 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion