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Starting With Nothing: Lessons from Madam C.J. Walker for Modern Entrepreneurs

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Do you have an idea? Do you need some encouragement in your parenting? This is the episode for you! Draw inspiration from the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. There are challenges and triumphs of being a mother and an entrepreneur. It is important to take ownership of one's life and decisions. Through Madam Walker's story, listeners are encouraged to overcome adversity, embrace their dreams, and take actionable steps towards their goals. The episode concludes with practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of community, confidence, and giving back.

Takeaways:

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Being an entrepreneur is a very sendy thing to do.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Motherhood can often feel like drudgery, but it's important to find joy in it.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Madam C.J. Walker's story is a masterclass in resilience and entrepreneurship.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ It's never too late to change your perspective and approach.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ You are only hopeless if you choose to be hopeless.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Success takes effort and is not always what you expect.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ You don't need permission to grow; you need a vision and persistence.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Surround yourself with people who lift you up and inspire you.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Giving back doesn't have to be excessive; it's about the heart.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Perseverance is key to achieving your dreams.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Madam C.J. Walker

03:24 What Will You Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life?

06:43 Finding Joy in Parenting

09:28 Philanthropy Doesn't Take Money

12:10 Building Confidence in Your Dreams

13:21 5 Tips to Start Your Own Business

Mentioned in the Show:

Selfmade: Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire by Ngeri Nnachi

Madam C.J. Walker: Building a Business Empire by Penny Colman

Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Woman’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow by Tyrone McKinley Freeman

The True Story of Madam C.J. Walker - Two Dollars and a Dream on YouTube

Creating a Legacy of Love - sendymom.com

Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

πŸ’šBe Sendy and Subscribe! Leave us a review or chat with us!πŸ’š

πŸ‘‰πŸΌInstagram

πŸ‘‰πŸΌFacebook

πŸ‘‰πŸΌYouTube

πŸ‘‰πŸΌSendyMom.com

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Manage episode 486483771 series 3598730
Content provided by Becky Brouwer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Becky Brouwer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Do you have an idea? Do you need some encouragement in your parenting? This is the episode for you! Draw inspiration from the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. There are challenges and triumphs of being a mother and an entrepreneur. It is important to take ownership of one's life and decisions. Through Madam Walker's story, listeners are encouraged to overcome adversity, embrace their dreams, and take actionable steps towards their goals. The episode concludes with practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of community, confidence, and giving back.

Takeaways:

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Being an entrepreneur is a very sendy thing to do.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Motherhood can often feel like drudgery, but it's important to find joy in it.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Madam C.J. Walker's story is a masterclass in resilience and entrepreneurship.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ It's never too late to change your perspective and approach.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ You are only hopeless if you choose to be hopeless.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Success takes effort and is not always what you expect.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ You don't need permission to grow; you need a vision and persistence.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Surround yourself with people who lift you up and inspire you.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Giving back doesn't have to be excessive; it's about the heart.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Perseverance is key to achieving your dreams.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Madam C.J. Walker

03:24 What Will You Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life?

06:43 Finding Joy in Parenting

09:28 Philanthropy Doesn't Take Money

12:10 Building Confidence in Your Dreams

13:21 5 Tips to Start Your Own Business

Mentioned in the Show:

Selfmade: Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire by Ngeri Nnachi

Madam C.J. Walker: Building a Business Empire by Penny Colman

Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Woman’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow by Tyrone McKinley Freeman

The True Story of Madam C.J. Walker - Two Dollars and a Dream on YouTube

Creating a Legacy of Love - sendymom.com

Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

πŸ’šBe Sendy and Subscribe! Leave us a review or chat with us!πŸ’š

πŸ‘‰πŸΌInstagram

πŸ‘‰πŸΌFacebook

πŸ‘‰πŸΌYouTube

πŸ‘‰πŸΌSendyMom.com

  continue reading

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