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How does a woman rise from the depths of poverty and orphanhood to become America's first female self-made millionaire, and what can her journey teach us about creating lasting change? In this episode of HerStance, we dive into the incredible life and profound legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. Born Sarah Breedlove in the challenging era of post-Civil War Louisiana, Madam Walker was a testament to unparalleled resilience, innovation, and determination. Her story, however, extends far beyond personal triumph. We'll explore her powerful commitment to using her wealth to empower others, connecting her groundbreaking philanthropy to the inspiring giving practices of today's richest Black women. Discover how affluent individuals, particularly women, are strategically shaping society through their values and resources. Most importantly, we'll underscore a crucial truth: you don't need a fortune to spark a movement. We'll reveal how every one of us is connected, and how even the smallest acts of kindness and contributions to community well-being hold immense power to create a ripple effect of positive change.
https://www.biznews.com/good-hope-project/queen-amazing-life-madam-cj-walker
https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-billionaires
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jabariyoung/2025/04/02/the-worlds-black-billionaires-2025/
https://www.charitycompliancesolutions.com/men-vs-women-giving
https://givingcompass.org/article/giving-while-female-women-are-more-likely-to-donate-to-charities-than-men-of-equal-means
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How does a woman rise from the depths of poverty and orphanhood to become America's first female self-made millionaire, and what can her journey teach us about creating lasting change? In this episode of HerStance, we dive into the incredible life and profound legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. Born Sarah Breedlove in the challenging era of post-Civil War Louisiana, Madam Walker was a testament to unparalleled resilience, innovation, and determination. Her story, however, extends far beyond personal triumph. We'll explore her powerful commitment to using her wealth to empower others, connecting her groundbreaking philanthropy to the inspiring giving practices of today's richest Black women. Discover how affluent individuals, particularly women, are strategically shaping society through their values and resources. Most importantly, we'll underscore a crucial truth: you don't need a fortune to spark a movement. We'll reveal how every one of us is connected, and how even the smallest acts of kindness and contributions to community well-being hold immense power to create a ripple effect of positive change.
https://www.biznews.com/good-hope-project/queen-amazing-life-madam-cj-walker
https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-billionaires
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jabariyoung/2025/04/02/the-worlds-black-billionaires-2025/
https://www.charitycompliancesolutions.com/men-vs-women-giving
https://givingcompass.org/article/giving-while-female-women-are-more-likely-to-donate-to-charities-than-men-of-equal-means
Support the show
https://www.facebook.com/sandra.koelle/
www.linkedin.com/in/positivitymindsetgrowth
https://linktr.ee/herstance
Show your support! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463980/support
I love BuzzSprout -- You should try it too! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2406848
MERCH:
Here at HerStance we promote Kindness, Compassion, Empathy, and Inclusion. Check out this merch on Amazon that will help spread the seeds of kindness wherever you go this season!
Kindness is Free Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/4pVB5Og
Bee Kind Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3VOBKmZ
Rainbow Be Kind Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/4h6WWhS
Word Cloud Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/48jlxgX