S5:124 From Picking Cotton to Corporate Executive: Mildred J. Mills’ Inspiring Memoir | My Daddy’s House

20 Feb 2025 • 50 min • EN
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A Story of Perseverance, Triumph, and Legacy 🌟Mildred J. Mills’ journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born the third of seventeen children on a sixty-acre farm in Wetumpka, Alabama, she grew up picking cotton and navigating life during the Jim Crow era. Against all odds, she broke through systemic barriers to become one of the first Black women executives in a major corporation.In this powerful interview, Mildred shares her deeply moving story from her memoir, My Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots. From purchasing her first home alone when women’s financial independence was rare to overcoming a traumatic assault, she speaks on resilience, faith, and the power of grace.✨ Watch as she reflects on:✔️ Overcoming racial and gender obstacles in corporate America✔️ The impact of growing up on a farm during segregation✔️ The significance of faith and perseverance in her success✔️ Elevating women's voices and discussing racial justice today🔗 Get Mildred J. Mills' Memoir Here: [Insert Book Link]🌎 Visit Mildred's Website: www,mildredjmills.com📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories! #BlackExcellence#WomensHistory#MyDaddysHouse#Resilience#MildredJMills

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