Overcoming adversity at a very young age, Jess 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.
Jess is the sole owner of five Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan’s Beauty Brand), Founder & CEO of Iconic Betty Jewelry, Founder of Jess Tetu Consulting, and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a not-for-profit charity she created.
She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year 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.
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INDUSTRY WEST MAGAZINE | COVER STORY: A Conversation with Jess Tetu
REFINED MAGAZINE | Best of the Best award winner, Jess Tetu
CBC NEWS | Saskatoon business woman Jess Tetu has been named one of Canada's Top 40 under 40
SASKATOON STAR PHOENIX | Saskatoon-based business owner receives Canada's Top 40 Under 40 award
GLOBAL NEWS | Saskatoon-based Jess Tetu one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
CTV NEWS | Local entrepreneur makes Top 40 Under 40
NATIONAL POST | The Power of Top 40 Under 40
CTV NEWS | New Beginnings Walk and Run fundraiser
THINKSASK NEWS | "Small-town girl" with Big Plans
REFINED MAGAZINE | Cover Story: Community. Family. Friendship
CEREBRAL MIND CONTROL YXE (CMC) PODCAST | Embrace Your Story (feat. Jess Tetu) - Episode 60
REFINED MAGAZINE | Lia Reese Canada: Beauty Blog
TOAST MAGAZINE | Monthly Column: 7 Keys to Entrepreneurial Success – with Jess Tetu
TOAST MAGAZINE | Monthly Column: Stress Management & Support Systems – with Jess Tetu
Awards & Acknowledgements
2021 - Growth & Market Expansion Award, NSBA Business Builder Awards
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 - Winner, Best Spa, Prairie Dog Magazine, Regina, Sk
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 - Winner, Best Spa, Planet S Magazine, Saskatoon, Sk
2019 - Named one of "Canada’s Most Powerful Women"
2019 - Woman of Achievement Award, WESK Celebration of Achievement Awards
2019 - Communications & Leadership Award, Toastmasters Canada
2019 - Finalist, Community Involvement Award, YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
2019 - Official Gift Lounge Sponsor of the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2019 - Community Builder Award, NSBA Business Builder Awards
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 - Winner, Best Beauty Line, Refined Magazine, Canada
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 - Winner, Best Saskatoon Spa, Refined Magazine, Canada
2018 - Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient
2017 - Recipient of the Women of Distinction Award for Entrepreneurship, YWCA
2017 - Recipient Of The Volunteer Of The Year Award, Saskatoon Chamber Of Commerce
2017 – Named A Top Spa In Canada For Facials, Flare Magazine
2016 - Finalist, Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Abex Awards, Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce
2015 - Finalist, Customer Service, Sabex Awards, Saskatoon Chamber Of Commerce
2015 - Finalist, Young Entrepreneur, Paragon Awards- Regina & District Chamber Of Commerce
2015 - Finalist/honoree, Entrepreneurship, Women Of Distinction Awards, Ywca
2014 - Recipient, Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Abex Awards, Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce
2014 - 2nd Place / Top 3 Young Entrepreneurs Of The Year, Paragon Awards, Regina & District Chamber Of Commerce
2013 - Finalist / Top 3 Young Entrepreneurs Of The Year, Paragon Awards, Regina & District Chamber Of Commerce
2013 - Finalist, Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Abex Awards, Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce
2012 - Present - Member Of The International Women's Leadership Association