Madam CJ Walker
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Imagine being born into slavery. Then becoming orphaned and getting married at the age of 14! This was how Sarah Breedlove began her life. Find out how she overcame a stressful childhood. Explore what led to her creating hair products to treat hair loss and a hot comb to help straighten hair. Known as Madam CJ Walker, her life story is inspirational and she is remembered for her determination and ambition.
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Henry Wellcome
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Mary Edwards Walker
Mary Edwards Walker was the second woman to earn her Medical degree in 1855. She tolerated much prejudice, yet was elected as a Vice President of the National Dress Reform Association in 1860. During the American Civil War, she broke through barriers to show what women could do. Forced to work as a nurse, she volunteered at many military hospitals, and was even arrested by the Confederate Army, accused of being a spy. Despite that she later worked as a surgeon, and ran an orphanage and continued to defy the conventions of the time to fight for women’s rights. She did so in unusual ways, including dressing as a man, in order to gain access to their meetings.
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Ray Kroc
Meet Ray Kroc, the man behind McDonald’s Golden Arches and the global fast food restaurant empire that it has become. In this inspiring story, you gain a new insight into how he came to meet the McDonald brothers, who were running a small burger joint. Understand how his experience in business and creative ideas, enabled him to develop a vision that would ultimately pave the way for the whole fast food industry. He also founded the Ronald McDonald House to support children in need and their families. You’ll enjoy getting acquainted with this amazing man. Ray’s success, and the success of the company, is a tribute to his great business skills and his ability to recognise a fantastic opportunity when it arose. A must read, whether you’re an entrepreneur, looking for inspiration in your own career, or you just simply enjoy a good story.
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