Work That's Worth It
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.
Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.
Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.
Work That's Worth It
S1E5: From Dream to Sephora: Building a Purpose-Driven Beauty Brand
Meet Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, whose entrepreneurial journey is redefining success in the cosmetics industry through the lens of her Indigenous heritage. As one of North America's first Indigenous-owned beauty companies, Cheekbone Beauty isn't just creating space for representation – it's paving the way for Indigenous youth to see themselves in C-suites and boardrooms.
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Guided by her ancestors' wisdom and the Seventh Generation Principle, Jenn makes every business decision by considering its impact seven generations into the future. From wrestling with Western business values to becoming B Corp certified, from funding scholarships to creating genuine representation in beauty, Jenn's story shows how business can be a powerful force for cultural preservation and generational change.
Listen in as she shares her imperfect but purposeful journey, proving that when we stay true to our roots while blazing new trails, we create ripples of change that extend far beyond the bottom line.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Founder and CEO Jenn Harper describes the mission of her company, Cheekbone Beauty.
- How Jenn’s personal experiences helped her to identify the gap in the market for her brand.
- Unpacking the Seventh Generation Principle and how it applies to her work.
- How she approaches doing business in spaces that prioritize Western values.
- Imperfect journeys, no perfect answers, and striving always to make the right choices.
- Understanding B Corp and why it was important for Jenn to get Cheekbone certified.
- The accidental entrepreneur: Jenn’s journey to becoming a founder.
- How the skills she developed before starting a business help her now as an entrepreneur.
- The hard lessons she’s learned as a founder and the hidden truths that have been revealed.
- Why Jenn believes that her work is worth all the trials and tribulations it comes with.
- How to connect with Jenn and Cheekbone Beauty, and highlights from today’s episode.
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