By: Alex Popa
Jennifer Jean, born in Rue Rigaud, Pétion-Ville, Haiti, and now residing in Miami, Florida, is an entrepreneur and actress with a passion for building businesses and supporting her community.
Jennifer’s journey has taken her from Haiti to New York and now Miami, where she juggles multiple roles as a business owner, actress, and philanthropist.
Inspiration and Haitian Heritage
Jennifer draws inspiration from positivity, which motivates her to persist and pursue her goals. She doesn’t believe that being Haitian specifically affects how she sees the world but emphasizes that her heritage has made her strong and persistent. Her Haitian background gives her resilience, helping her overcome challenges and find opportunities to give back to her community. Jennifer is proud of how her heritage has shaped her adaptability and strength, famously stating, “I take the shape of the vase that contains me.”
Jennifer is committed to her Haitian roots and supports the “House of Refuge Missionary,” a group that helps children in Port-de-Paix by providing them with food and essential supplies. Jennifer also helps organize annual fundraising events for the organization, expanding the initiative’s impact from New York to Miami.
Education and careers
Jennifer completed her high school and college education in Haiti before continuing her studies at the New York Institute of Interior Design and the New York Film Academy. These experiences fueled her desire to build a career in both business and the arts.
Today, she is self-employed, managing her salon, Nathalia Hair, and her online boutique, Nathalia Boutique. Jennifer is also an actress, working with Gwen Wilfey Casting on various acting gigs, although she considers her acting career a side pursuit.
Jennifer’s primary goal has always been entrepreneurship, and she is actively building her empire. With a thriving beauty business under her belt, she now plans to venture into the food industry, continuing to grow her diverse portfolio.
Accomplishments and goals
Jennifer’s greatest accomplishments include raising her children, relocating from New York to Miami, and successfully launching her own business. She is proud of her decision to quit her job and fully invest in her dreams, which has paid off through the success of her salon and boutique. In the last 12 months, Jennifer has also worked toward her goal of writing a movie script, further showcasing her creative talents.
In the next year, Jennifer aims to continue expanding her business ventures and finish her movie script. She remains committed to achieving her long-term goal of growing multiple businesses while maintaining her involvement in the beauty industry.
Conclusion
Jennifer’s hobbies include karaoke, salsa, tennis, and decorating, which align with her artistic side. She is also working on regaining her singing voice with a coach, as she used to be a talented singer. Jennifer’s passion for art and craft led her to start an event planning and decorating company, adding yet another business venture to her growing empire.
