ALB 2021 So... You want to be a Millionaire? Madam C.J. Walker: America's First Woman Millionaire

So... You want to be a Millionaire?

Introducing: Madam C.J. Walker, America's First Woman Millionaire

Your “empire” begins with you. If she survived the Antebellum South, you will survive the pandemic. These times require the skills Madam C.J. Walker possessed.

• Dream again, believe again, live again.
• Learn the pillars of strength your business can stand on.

Meet Madam C. J. Walker, America’s first lady, self-made millionaire. Born, December 23rd of 1867. No one believed that an African American woman could become more than a field worker. She became a legendary Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Activist. Where will your vision lead you?

Let us examine how she designed, developed, and marketed a line of cosmetics and hair care products through her manufacturing company which has stood the test of time. We will explore the impact of her finishing school, which would train over 25,000 women entrepreneurs.

• Develop your enduring Mission and Brand Pillars through the philosophy and vision that led Madam C.J. Walker’s “agents” to build an empire that endures to this very day.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Neema Pickett, npickett@wesst.org when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.*

The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.*