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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“Jess Tetu’s story is one of my ALL time favorites. I always feel so inspired, blessed, and grateful after hearing her speak.”
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Jess has been featured on television, radio, editorial, podcast and digital segments. To inquire about features and partnerships, please contact info@jesstetu.com.
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
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Awards & Acknowledgements
► 2026 - Global Recognition Award, 2026 Winner, International
► 2024 - Entreprenista 100 Award, Entreprenista Media, International
► 2023—2014 - Winner, Best Spa, Prairie Dog Magazine, Regina, Sk
► 2023—2014 - Winner, Best Spa, Planet S Magazine, Saskatoon, Sk
► 2021 - Growth & Market Expansion Award, NSBA Business Builder Awards
★ 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—2014 - Winner, Best Beauty Line, Refined Magazine, Canada
► 2019—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 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 Chamber Of Commerce
► 2013 - Finalist / Top 3 Young Entrepreneurs Of The Year, Paragon Awards, Regina 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