The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
Melinda Emerson
Lessons from Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs
20 minutes Posted Mar 4, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
) Introduction to Women's History Month and female business trailblazers
) Lessons from Madam CJ Walker and Estee Lauder
) Brand building insights from Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Blakely
) Growth strategies from Janice Bryant Howard and Whitney Wolfe Heard
) Leadership lessons from Mary Kennedy Thompson
) Key takeaways, resources, and free consultation
) Closing remarks and next episode teaser
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In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson celebrates Women's History Month by highlighting female business trailblazers. She shares lessons from iconic figures such as Madam CJ Walker and Estee Lauder, focusing on their strategies for building successful brands. Insights from Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Blakely offer valuable brand-building techniques, while growth strategies from Janice Bryant Howard and Whitney Wolfe Heard are explored. Leadership lessons from Mary Kennedy Thompson round out the discussion.
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