Jenna Meek

Jenna Meek is a British entrepreneur and the CEO and Co-Founder of REFY Beauty, a globally recognised beauty brand known for its minimalist aesthetic and highly engaged community. Since launching the company in 2020, Jenna has helped transform REFY into a major player within the cosmetics industry, securing international retail partnerships and building a loyal customer base. Her influence within business and entrepreneurship led to her appearance as a Guest Dragon on the 23rd season of Dragon’s Den in 2026. Jenna is hired as a female motivational speaker for her honest insights into modern entrepreneurship, scaling a brand quickly and building a purpose-led company culture.

Jenna’s professional journey began within the fashion industry after completing a BSc in International Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University. Early in her career she gained experience at Hugo Boss as a marketing placement student and sales advisor before moving into design and product development roles. She worked as a Design Intern at Rebecca Minkoff and later held product development positions with Christopher Raeburn and Emilia Wickstead before progressing to Burberry. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of brand building, manufacturing and consumer trends, ultimately shaping the entrepreneurial mindset that would define her later career.

In 2015, aged just 20, Jenna launched her first business, Shrine, an innovative beauty company that introduced products designed to simplify hair colour and styling. The brand gained international attention and partnered with global names including TopShop, Coca Cola, Spotify, Google, ASOS and Bloomingdale’s. Jenna later co-founded REFY alongside influencer Jess Hunt, creating a streamlined beauty line that quickly expanded worldwide and secured shelf space with major retailers such as Selfridges, Brown Thomas and Sephora. The brand’s rapid success has been recognised with the Most Inspiring Launch Award at The Klicks 2024, inclusion in the FEBE Growth 100 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the UK in 2025, and being named one of The Times’ Best Places to Work for two consecutive years.

Jenna is hired as a motivational speaker because she represents a new generation of entrepreneurial leadership. She speaks openly about building a global brand from scratch, navigating fast growth and creating businesses that resonate with modern consumers. Recognised as a Top 10 Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award and named on Forbes 30 Under 30, Jenna shares practical lessons on confidence, innovation and resilience. Her journey inspires audiences, particularly women and young founders, to turn bold ideas into successful ventures.