Jenn Harper

Keynote Speaker | Thunder Bay, Ontario

Indigenous Business Leader
Social Entrepreneurship & Advocacy Expert

Jenn Harper Expertise Indigenous, Entrepreneurship, Resilience & Adversity, Resilience & Change, Business Ethics & Values, Business Leadership, Business Growth and Women In Business.

Jenn Harper

About Jenn Harper

Jenn Harper is the founder of an Indigenous-owned cosmetics company based in Canada. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and raised in the Niagara Region, she built her brand to provide ethically made, cruelty-free products while supporting Indigenous communities. Her mission-driven company partners with the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society and actively promotes education on the history of Residential Schools and the lasting effects of generational trauma. As a respected and sought-after speaker, Jenn offers thought-provoking perspectives on social entrepreneurship, Indigenous advocacy, and resilience. She has addressed audiences at universities, corporate events, and Indigenous organizations, inspiring individuals and businesses alike to embrace ethical practices and champion empowerment through beauty.

Jenn Harper Videos

Jenn Harper Interviews & Podcasts

Beautiful Representation: Jenn Harper Builds a Brand Indigenous Girls

Pretty Curious? Whats Your Approach to Beauty

How Can We Adopt Indigenous Approach to Beauty?

JENN HARPER BIOGRAPHY

Jenn Harper is the visionary founder of an Indigenous-owned, ethically made cosmetics company based in Canada. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and raised in the Niagara Region, Jenn’s passion for beauty products was paired with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. She recognized an opportunity to create a brand that was cruelty-free, sustainable, and firmly rooted in Indigenous values. Her mission extends beyond delivering high-quality products—she aims to give back to Indigenous communities and raise awareness about critical social and environmental issues.

Before launching her company, Jenn built a strong career in sales and marketing, working for two large international corporations. During a professional training session, she was asked to describe her dream job. Without hesitation, she wrote, “To be the CEO of a major cosmetic brand.” At the time, she could not have predicted that this vision would one day become reality. Motivated by the lack of Indigenous representation in the beauty industry, Jenn devoted over two years to research and product development before bringing her brand to life.

Her entrepreneurial journey is marked by determination and resilience. The loss of her brother, B.J., to suicide was a deeply personal turning point, reinforcing her commitment to creating a company that would have a meaningful social impact. This commitment continues today, with her business supporting initiatives like the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society (FNCFCS) and advocating for educational equity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

Jenn’s work extends far beyond her role as a business leader. She is an advocate for Indigenous education, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability. She has delivered keynote presentations and workshops at universities, colleges, and corporate events, as well as for entrepreneur networks, women in business groups, and Indigenous organizations. In her talks, Jenn addresses topics such as the legacy of Residential Schools, the importance of empowering Indigenous communities, and how businesses can be drivers of positive social change. Her storytelling and lived experiences make her presentations both informative and inspiring.

Her contributions have been recognized with several awards and honours. In 2017, she received the Social Enterprise Award at the Women in Business Awards, presented by the Women in Niagara (WIN) Council and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC). Under her leadership, the company has donated thousands of dollars to programs supporting Indigenous youth and continues to champion initiatives that promote equality and opportunity.

Sustainability is a core principle of Jenn’s approach. She ensures that her products are not only cruelty-free and environmentally conscious but also designed to reflect and honour Indigenous culture. Her business serves as a platform for storytelling and advocacy, using beauty as a means to foster cultural pride, awareness, and empowerment.

As a leader, speaker, and changemaker, Jenn Harper is shaping a more inclusive and conscientious beauty industry. Her work uplifts Indigenous voices, advances sustainability, and inspires others to pursue business with purpose—impacting communities across Canada and beyond.

Jenn Harper Topic Presentations

Jenn Harper Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Beauty with Purpose: Building a Brand That Creates Change

From Vision to Venture: Turning a Passion into a Scalable Business

Representation in the Beauty Industry: Expanding Inclusion Through Authentic Brand Leadership

Sustainable by Design: Embedding Environmental Responsibility into Product Innovation

Using Business to Empower Communities: Leveraging Enterprise for Education and Social Equity

Jenn Harper Books & Articles

Meet Cheekbone, the Indigenous-owned Beauty Brand Inspired by a Dream
Meet Cheekbone, the Indigenous-owned Beauty Brand

Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of a beauty brand, an Indigenous-owned cosmetics company based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Drawing from...

Jenn Harper Speaking Testimonials

"Jenn was fantastic. Her message was touching, personal and honest. She was wonderfully professional and prepared. I heard many good things from our delegates afterwards."

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