After developing a scalp disorder that caused her to lose much of her hair, CJ Walker identified a market opportunity. So she developed her own homemade hair care products and marketed them to the black community. This would become an important business principle for her – necessity is the mother of invention.
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Aug 2018
Estée Lauder - “Dedication”
As a teenager, Estée Lauder gained valuable business experience working in her father's hardware store and learned important business principles of dedication, determination, and discipline. Inspired by her uncle, a chemist who created beauty products and fragrances, Lauder reali ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2018
Indra Nooyi - “Taking Risks”
She’s one of the most powerful women in modern business. Current Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi’s design thinking, calculated risks, and clever strategy brought PepsiCo into the 21st century. We examine how Indra balances motherhood and a high-powe ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Rinse, Lather, Repeat | 3
Sarah Walker faces business and personal challenges as she grows her hair care business.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wher ... Show More
33m 34s
Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Roots of Success | 1
Annie Turnbo’s homemade hair care products are a hit among the Black women of St. Louis, Missouri.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Movers on the Wondery A ... Show More
34m 1s
Sep 2021
Ep. 147: Stop Missing Out On Money
How did a former computer engineer end up launching a haircare line? You’ll find out in today’s episode as founder of Koils by Nature, Pamela J. Booker, joins me to talk about competition among black haircare brands, email marketing, and how to include your partner in your busine ... Show More
38m 4s
Feb 2024
Madam C.J. Walker: An Interview with A’Lelia Bundles
In the early years of the twentieth century, Madam C.J. Walker built an international, Black hair care empire from the ground floor up, transforming herself from a laundry work making $1.50 a day to the woman Guinness World Records identifies as the “first self-made millionairess ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2023
Briogeo Hair Care: Nancy Twine (2020)
In 2010, a tragic personal event changed the trajectory of Nancy Twine's life. Suddenly, her promising job at Goldman Sachs no longer seemed fulfilling; she wanted something more.Drawing inspiration from the homemade hair treatments she once made with her mom, Nancy created a lin ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Tangled | 2
Sarah Walker sparks a business rivalry with her former boss, Annie Pope, when she sets up her own hair care company.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Mover ... Show More
33m 16s
Jul 2021
House of CB's Conna Walker on Crafting Your Brand Identity
Conna Walker, founder of House of CB and Mistress Rocks, shares her secrets: from sketch-to-production workflow, how and when she knew she had to expand the business and the challenges of staying true to your brand identity. We also discuss how to deal with work-stress and the pr ... Show More
50m 9s