00:02I want to first start with a re-emphasis that we are here in the home of Villa Lawarro but
00:12the legacy of the first beauty entrepreneur and engineer and I think it's really powerful that
00:21she is a black woman today we gather in celebration of today's theme undeniable
00:29the rise of resilience the extraordinary black woman in business that embody resilience leadership
00:37and innovation in everything they do and we are so honored to have them with us here
00:49the connections the love the impact in this room I hope each of us takes it to heart and is
00:57compelled
00:58for action Madame CJ Walker built this house in 1918 because she wanted it to be a monument to
01:08black women's efforts black women in business are oftentimes invisible and we do not get celebrated
01:14enough we're gonna change that and we're gonna honor the women that deserve to be honored alongside
01:19L'Oreal we are here because of the incredible work you continue to do we celebrate with you
