Tieing into our research theme, Madam CJ Walker used advertising to sell her hair-care line making her one of the richest African-American women. Truly rags to riches story...and also soon to be a Netflix special starring Octavia Spencer. 

Original airdate: October 2017 Ep #18 of Your Gal Friday

Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/10/13/madam-cj-walker-your-gal-friday/

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