We recently watched the Netflix original limited series “Self Made,” inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker. We do understand that elements of the story were adapted for entertainment value, but it was nevertheless an inspiring and educational story about a truly self-made millionaire. In fact, Madam Walker not only was the first self-made woman American millionaire, she also happens to have been the first self-made Black millionaire. We found it interesting to note that she moved her company to Indianapolis in 1910 while the Titanic was being built. There are several key takeaways we wanted to share from the series that we believe are important for entrepreneurs and startups everywhere. Oh and if you haven’t watched Self Made, we highly recommend it: 4 episodes of 45 minutes each are well-worth the time. It’s a good story, good character development, and very well acted.
