Hair Popp founder Dominique participated in a documentary, sharing what it means to be a female founder in 2021 in the West Midlands.
The documentary, SHE, sheds light on what it means to be a female entrepreneur in 2021. Sharing stories from around the West Midlands from a range of established and emerging female-led businesses, SHE is a documentary which showcases ambitious, creative and successful women in a range of industries that continue to face barriers in their respective fields. An inclusive documentary that aims to spark conversations across areas such as gender, race and disability.
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See Her Empowered. See Her Elevated. See Her Entrepreneurialism.
SHE sheds light on what it means to be a female entrepreneur in 2021. Sharing stories from around the West Midlands from a range of established and emerging female-led businesses, SHE is a documentary which showcases ambitious, creative and successful women in a range of industries that continue to face barriers in their respective fields. SHE is an inclusive documentary that aims to spark conversations across areas such as gender, race and disability.
CREME and Punch have co-commissioned this must-watch documentary to shine a spotlight on inspirational female-led businesses in Birmingham and the West Midlands. It aims to educate, inspire and empower people around the world.
Directed by Tenisha White
Co-produced by Tenisha White & Daniel Alexander Films
Assistant Producers Leilah Bell & Jemma Kinzett
Filmed & edited by Daniel Alexander Films
Co-commissioned by CREME and Punch.
SHE is a part of a wider discussion around enterprise in Birmingham and the West Midlands, which began with “The P Word”, a nine-month business and leadership development programme for diverse artists and entrepreneurs. Co-designed with its participants, The P Word is being led by Punch and the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship “CREME”- at Aston Business School.
Starring
Frankie Heekin & Becky Powell – BA-HA
Cherrelle Skeete – Blacktress UK
Naomi Spencer – Candy Bubbles
Jamelia
Dominique Lescott – Hair Popp
Cheryl White – ACT CIC
Helen Mason – Freewheelin Dance
Lady Leshurr
Sima Gonsai – Sima Gonsai Films
Samantha Thodhlana – Bonafide Supernova
Victoria Mannering – Victory Fitness
Tonia Daley-Campbell
Naomi Minto – Sisterhood on Wheels
Special thanks to
Michelle Irving
Victoria Tew Ayola
Lee Jordan Bailey
Lighthouse Young People’s Centre
Music
Rachel Rose – Pretty Damn Special
Mr Figz – Be Mine
Relley C – PLT
This documentary aired on Punch Record Online YouTube channel in June 2021.
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