Owning Your Life with Jess Tetu

The Identity Project; a My Why Podcast

We are honoured to finally launch our first official cast with none other than Jess Tetu! Jess is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young age, she began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jessica is the sole owner of four https://www.justforyoudayspa.com/ (Just For You Day Spas) in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Founder and CEO of https://www.liareese.com/ (Lia Reese Canada), (Saskatchewan’s Beauty Brand), Co-Founder of https://www.e306.ca/ (Entrepreneur306 Mentorship and Consulting) and Founder and CEO of https://www.facebook.com/471-Recovery-Resources-532161800460278/ (4seventyone Recovery Resources), a non-for-profit charity she created. She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Community Leadership award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award and most recently received one of Canada’s most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. How can you learn more about Jess Tetu, her businesses and causes? https://www.jesstetu.com/ (https://www.jesstetu.com/) Breakdown of cast: 2:15 Introduction Ends 2:25 Jess shares what her childhood was like 3:08 When things started to change 3:38 Alcoholism begins to affect her family 4:12 Times of conflict and tears 4:30 Grade 10- Jess and her family experience homelessness 5:10 Jess's Dad taught her the importance of education 5:36 Jess gets her own place at 15 6:20 From age 15 to 18, Jess takes over a role of provider 7:26 Jess experiences a family member truly struggling 7:55 A very difficult time and hiding from shame 8:55 "I felt like I finally had time to take a breath" 9:20 What to do after graduation? 10:09 "I thought that was how people treat eachother." 10:20 First baby 12:56 "I thought life was normal" 13:05 Why the spa life and industry means so much to Jess 13:30 What it meant to be kind all day everyday 19:38 Resigning from the spa industry? 21:48 "What do I have to lose?" 27:00 "I knew I was meant to do something good." 31:14 The start of giving back with Lia Reese 31:39 Things get worse... 31:48 At the height of my career... 32:22 FINALLY Jess feels things are settled 32:36 Jess loses her father 32:47 "Why am I bothering? Why do I even bother?" 38:00 "Take a stand and be a voice!" The start of inspirational speaking... 51:40 Disagreements with friends 55:12 Just because you didn't mean to hurt others, doesn't mean you didn't hurt someone 1:02:30 What made Jess who she is 1:07:12 "You get to choose what is in your life everyday." 1:07:31 "If it doesn't fill you, walk away." 1:12:20 Value and ripples 1:16:06 The importance of telling our stories! We hope you join us all next Wednesday as we share a story from an incredible man who has experienced the generosity and healing efforts through Residents in Recovery!