The place Cheekbone Magnificence Founder Jenn Harper Finds Inspiration

Jenn Harper, the founding father of sustainable-cosmetics model Cheekbone Beauty, by no means stops looking for inspiration. Based in 2016, Cheekbone Magnificence sells vegan make-up that not solely pay homage to Harper’s Indigenous roots, but in addition provides again to the neighborhood. The corporate helps Indigenous youth and girls’s organizations and has donated over $150,000 to initiatives just like the Navajo Water Venture, which brings clear ingesting water to Navajo communities in New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. Harper’s dedication to philanthropy earned her the 2017 “Social Enterprise Award” on the Annual Ladies in Enterprise Awards and a spot on Canadian Enterprise’ first New Innovators List. What began as a scrappy cosmetics firm constructed out of her basement, Cheekbone Magnificence is now carried in 15 Sephora shops in Canada and shall be stocked in 35 extra by early subsequent yr. Right here, a number of the founder’s go-to sources of inspiration. 

How I Constructed This with Man Raz

Harper finds it encouraging to listen to the trials and tribulations that entrepreneurs have confronted so she is aware of she’s not alone in her struggles of constructing a enterprise. To that finish, she listens to NPR’s How I Constructed This with Man Raz podcast. “It’s these giant corporations that you’d have a look at externally and by no means notice the issues they needed to undergo to get the place they’re right this moment.” 

The 7 Habits of Extremely Efficient Folks by Stephen R. Covey

Engaged on herself—mentally, bodily and spiritually—proved to be an vital characteristic of constructing an organization. Harper devotes time to actions like meditation and common train. “It’s the entire concept of being my greatest self in order that I can do one of the best job.” Harper says she’s learn Covey’s ebook a number of occasions over the previous decade. 

Provence, France

Italy had lengthy been Harper’s high journey vacation spot, however visiting Provence in southeastern France this previous summer time modified her thoughts. “Whether or not it’s the perfumes or skincare or the French routine, I simply love the tradition there.”

Inexperienced juice

A concoction of veggies is a two-in-one: It’s chock-full of vitamins and helps Harper filter out her fridge. “Folks snort as a result of I actually simply put no matter is inexperienced in my fridge in a blender and chug it.”

Christi Belcourt

Harper has a deep appreciation for the Métis artist’s consideration to the tremendous particulars in her acrylic work, whether or not it’s vibrant flowers or birds. “It’s a must to take note of the small print when constructing a enterprise—like pondering of the little methods which you can shock or delight your prospects,” Harper says. “I really feel like that’s what she does along with her artwork.”  

Midnights by Taylor Swift

Calling herself a Swiftie may be a bit excessive, however Harper does know the that means behind each track on the singer’s Midnights album. “My daughter and I have been in a automotive collectively for the weekend; she defined the complete album to me.” Harper’s high observe is “Anti-Hero.”

Instagram

The entrepreneur finds herself happening the ‘gram to hunt inspiration from different magnificence corporations and the way they’re advertising their merchandise. “I’m scrolling to see what’s trending and what different manufacturers are placing on the market.”

Google Pixel 6 Professional

Snapping photos on her smartphone helps Harper doc pictures of inspiration. “I’ve this imaginative and prescient of being an individual that may draw the issues that I’m seeing, however I can’t, so I take photos,” says Harper. “I additionally simply cracked my telephone, in order that’s an excuse to go get a brand new one, proper?”

Set of Cahier Journals from Moleskine

Rain or shine, overseas or at house, Harper spends at the very least two hours a day exterior for inspiration. She’s owned practically each color of the mini Moleskine notebooks and makes use of them to jot down no matter is on her thoughts. “They’re simply the appropriate dimension and have strains—I can’t write with out strains.” 

Manitobah Mukluks moccasins

The Cheekbone Magnificence HQ has a rule as soon as that after the temperature drops, everybody brings a pair of indoor sneakers or slippers so the flooring don’t get muddy with moist sneakers. Her go-to is a pair of moccasins from Manitobah Mukluks. “They’re like slippers however higher as a result of the soles are stable rubber,” she says. “And since they’re suede, they stretch to your toes.”