Women Entrepreneurs

Faith-Based Entrepreneurship: The Anita Conner Story – TAS 1204 An inspirational story about a woman who was destined to live out her Father’s dream of becoming an entrepreneur who would empower the Black community. The road to success was bumpy and lonely despite being a child with two loving parents growing up in suburbia. Tragedy struck when Anita became pregnant as a teenager and her father passed away. Ms. Conner was determined to overcome both subtle corporate racism and lack of preparation for business ownership. After achieving a level of success, Anita was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and had to undergo chemotherapy, radiation and a cell transplant. Anita’s recovery strengthened her faith and she shares her life miracles to help empower the Black community and the nation at large. (No preview) 2006 ed. 25 min. DVD.$100

Elle MacPherson: Super Business Model – FH 1067 In a celebrity-obsessed culture, Australia’s Elle MacPherson stands out. Known as “The Body” from her modeling days, she is also known as a dynamic business executive with keen insight into branding on a global scale. Tracks Macpherson’s career as an entrepreneur, from the enduring success of her mid- market Intimates lingerie line, to her expansion into skincare products, to the launch of her upscale Boudoir lingerie line. Her early successes at licensing her name and likeness to lingerie retailer Bendon and her later work as executive director of surf apparel company Hot Tuna are also examined. 2007 ed. 29 min. DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110

Culinary – FH 1042 Profiles three women who have stirred up successful careers in the culinary industry; a gourmet butcher who considers her trade an essential part of fine cooking; a commercial baker specializing in artisan breads; and an apprentice chef who plans to open her own restaurant. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110

Textiles – FH 1043 Profiles three women who have fashioned successful careers in the textile industry; a planning manager for an upholstery and fabric manufacturer; a research and development technician who creates new textile designs thread by thread; and a vice president of sales for an international fabric producer. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD . .. .  . . .$110

Gaming – FH 1044 Three women with rewarding careers in the gaming industry describe their careers. Dianna Schwanke is a dealer and floor supervisor at a popular casino; Leanne Painter is a jockey who rides and races thoroughbreds; and Suzie Dumont is a game designer and multimedia wiz who produces interactive lotto games. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD. . . .. . . .$110

  Video Games – FH 1045 There is plenty to learn from women who have found success in the video game industry. Profiles a background modeler who helps build game environments; a 2-D animator with a background in fashion and a passion for games; and a 3-D animator who has helped her company win several prestigious awards. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD.   .$110

Entrepreneurship – FH 1046 Introduces three women who have found success and satisfaction by helming their own businesses; a maple syrup producer whose company started as a side business to her dairy farm; an optician who runs Glasses to Go, a mobile optical dispensary; and a pest control producer who breeds and sells crop-friendly insects. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110

E-Commerce – FH 1023 Features three women who have forged successful careers in e-commerce: a programmer who has helped shape her company’s online business model; a webmaster who administers multimedia learning websites; and a web consultant tasked with staying on top of current trends and tastes in website design. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD . . .$110

Adventure Tourism – FH 1021 Profiles of three women who have staked out successful careers in the adventure tourism industry: a certified mountain guide with experience in Italy & Switzerland; a dog sled musher and outdoor activities instructor; and an ecotourism development agent who plans and guides wilderness tours. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD . .$110

Entertainment – FH 1022 Meet three women who have embarked on successful careers in media and entertainment. Profiles an animation storyboard artist for award-winning children’s films; a film colorist with extensive television experience; and a photojournalist whose work often makes the front page. Remarks from co-workers and supervisors provide additional layers to the descriptions of each job. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD. . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .$110

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