Women Who Are the Boss

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CHICAGO (My50 Chicago) -

Today on Perspective we're celebrating women, specifically women who have decided that they don't want to work for a boss, but they want to be the boss.

We'll hear their personal stories of trials and triumph, and get their tips about what catapulted them to success.

Joining us now:

Valerie Beck, Founder, Chicago Chocolate Tours, www.chicagochocolatetours.com

Venus Hurd Johnson, Founder, Beyond Your Move,www.beyondyourmove.com

Gianna Dorsey, Owner, Gianna Dorsey Photography, www.giannadorsey.com www.blackfemalephotographers.com

Georgia Marsh, Chief Development Officer, Women's Business Development Center, www.wbdc.org

Host: Kimbriell Kelly

Producer: Tasha E. Ransom

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