Madam C J Walker

The Beginning of a Journey (00:00 - 01:00)

  • An introduction to Sarah Breedlove, later known as Madam C.J. Walker, and her early life working as a washerwoman.

The Hair Problem and the Big Idea (01:00 - 02:15)

  • A look at how a personal struggle with hair loss led to a kitchen invention that changed her life.

Building an Empire (02:15 - 03:30)

  • Details on how she started her business, hired thousands of women, and became the first self-made female millionaire in the United States.

Her Legacy and Kindness (03:30 - 04:00)

  • A discussion on how she used her wealth to support charities and help her community, cementing her status as a role model.