b'ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHTa world of difference. It gave mefor funding, mentorship and trainingWhen you support SETSUN the confidence and space to focus,programs, and dont be afraid to askBEAUTY, youre not just supporting stay motivated, and keep pushingfor help. a business. Youre joining a move-forward, even when things got hard.ment to reclaim identity, elevate It helped lift the financial burden so ITrust your intuition, stay rooted incommunity, and reawaken culture.could fully focus on my studies. your culture, and build something that reflects who you truly are. Indspire is honoured to share Looking to the future, Muskego envi- Muskegos journey. We are sions growing SETSUN BEAUTY intoMuskego closes with an inspiringimmensely grateful for the a full product line that will continuemessage about her business:support of our committed to honour Indigenous science,SETSUN BEAUTY is more than sustainability and storytelling. Withskincare; its ceremony in a jar. Itspartners and supporters whose aspirations to offer her productsa love letter to our ancestors, a giftcommitment to Indigenous through major beauty retailers liketo our youth, and a celebration ofstudents enables these stories Sephora Canada, she works towardsIndigenous resilience and beauty. to flourish.bringing Indigenous-made skincare to a wider audience while staying true to her roots.INDIGENOUS VOICESMuskego hopes to see more Indigenous leaders, particularly in the beauty industry. In reflecting on the importance of Indigenous representa-tion, she shares, When Indigenous youth see someone who looks like them, shares their culture, and has built something meaningful, it plants a seed. It says: You can do this too.The beauty industry has long over-looked Indigenous voices. Were here to change that. Were here to show that Indigenous beauty is powerful, spiritual, scientific, and deeply rooted in connection to the land and community. Every Indigenous business owner is a ripple of changeand its long overdue.Muskego has some advice to offer Indigenous students who might be looking to start their own business. First and foremost, she says, know that you belong herein business, in beauty, in science, in leadership.A.K.A. There is space for your voice, your creativity, and your story. The Growth Seek out every resource available toSupporter you. There are amazing organizations that want to see you succeed. In Alberta, for example, the AlbertaDiscover 150+ programs that can help turn Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC)your dream job into your real job. is an incredible not-for-profit thatsaskpolytech.ca/explore TAKE YOUR supports Indigenous entrepreneurs,NEXT BIG STEP especially women and youth. Look 2025indspiration61'