History makers

INC. THIS MORNING History makers Good morning, Until the late 20th-century, women faced enormous challenges if they dared to run or start a company, and the few who did faced many challenges along the way. Take Madam C.J. Walker for example. In 1905 she, a single mother who was orphaned at 7 and widowed at 20, invented her own hair care products for Black women, eventually making Walker America’s first Black woman millionaire. She also employed Black women--who, in the early 1900s, didn't have many job prospects--to sell the products door-to-door. Read on for more inspiring stories on [revolutionary women entrepreneurs from history](. Inc. Best Workplaces: Applications Now Open! Awarding excellence in company culture. [Apply now]( to be recognized as a company people love to work for. Early-rate deadline: December 10, 2021. SPONSORED CONTENT [Give the Gift of Rest]( Gifts that go above and beyond, so you can go back to bed. This year, gift your loved ones (and liked ones) the luxury of sleep. [100% washable, silk-clad sleep](. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Remote-first organizations that have evolved during the pandemic, are falling short on [intentionally designing digital workplaces](. --Inc. The average professional now spends [half the workweek in meetings]( and it’s not good for productivity. --Inc. [Need a new spot to work]( You can mix up your new normal by seeking out quirky local coworking spaces--or find some inspiration in a museum. --Wired Many CEOs want to be the voice of their company’s brand. [Think twice before doing so](. --Inc. As more companies commit to investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Black employees still report feeling [isolated and unable to be authentic](. --HBR ONE MORE THING: This simple trick can improve your [reading speed and comprehension](. --Inc. --Brit Morse Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at [BMorse@inc.com](mailto:BMorse@inc.com?subject=Inc.%20This%20Morning%20Feedback) and on Twitter at [@britnmorse](. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. [Join Inc. Unlimited today.]( [Click here]( to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View in Browser]( • [Privacy Policy](