SelfMade Speed Round - Jennifer Dieas

Photo of Glowout founder, Jennifer Dieas

Jennifer is the Goddess of Faux Beauty. And you know what, I quite like the sound of that. She makes it easy for the ladies, and a few gents, to scoop up the essentials in one pit stop. Think nails, airbrush tans and blowouts. And isn't that all you really need to set the record straight and feel confident as you hit the mean streets of Chicago? I think so. Read on...and read #10! This is by far the best answer I've ever received. - you go girl!

And if you missed last week's self-made babe, click here: Jacqueline

ENTREPRENEUR: JENNIFER DIEAS

CITY: CHICAGO

COMPANY: GLOWOUT

  1. What’s the name of your business? Glowout

  2. Two sentences or less...what is the goal of your business? To help women feel confident.

  3. How long have you had your business? 10 years

  4. What was the hardest part about getting started? I had no money, no contacts and very little education beyond a HS diploma.

  5. What is the biggest triumph you’ve experienced thus far? Creating jobs is a really special feeling.

  6. What’s for breakfast? Avocado toast baby!

  7. Kids - yes/no and if yes, how many/ages? Yes, two furbabies ages 5 & 9.

  8. Workout? What do you love to do? I LOVE Yoga, kayaking and I’m a huge walker.

  9. Favorite snack? Green juice & cashews.

  10. Favorite guilty pleasure? I’m no longer available for guilt.

  11. Best vacation you’ve ever taken and why? Going to Paris! I love french culture so much.

  12. One must have item in your purse? I’m a backpack girl and I always have Somersaults sunflower seed bites and hopefully my keys.

  13. Go-to everyday uniform? Jeans, tees, sneakers and a topknot.

  14. Favorite luxury beauty product? Herbivore Jasmine body oil.

  15. Favorite drugstore beauty steal? Babylips.

  16. Milk or dark chocolate? Dark.

  17. What did you want to be when you grew up? Self sufficient.

  18. What’s your party trick? Find the nearest dog or bust out my dance moves (I used to be a pro dancer)

  19. Name one destination on your bucket list? ASIA.

  20. Favorite TV program? This Is Us.

  21. Beyonce or Jay Z? Blue Ivy.

  22. Wine or cocktail? What kind? Mocktails (I’m not a drinker.

  23. Your friends’ nickname for you is? Zen Jenn.

  24. What’s next for your business? We have more locations in the works and I’ve started a life coaching practice.

  25. Pets? What kind/name? Lady (chihuaha/shiba-inu) Ziggy (toy poodle).

  26. Favorite neighborhood in Chicago? I can’t choose one! I love exploring them all depends on my mood.

  27. Podcast listener? Which one? YES! Lewis Howes school of greatness, Oprah, and Marie Forleo.

  28. Biggest pet peeve? Loud chewing.

  29. What’s your sign? Aquarius.

  30. What’s your favorite quote? That’s so tough I’m HUGE on quotes. -- "It is possible to choose peace over worry."

Thank you Jennifer. xx

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