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Van Lai-DuMone • TEDxCitrusParkWomen

What If? The Life Changing Power of Curiosity and Courage

Through the kindness and generosity of one Hollywood movie star, along with the tenacity and perseverance of 20 Vietnamese women - a entire industry was born. These 20 maverick women, who had lost everything, including their country - paved the way for waves of Vietnamese women and men in the nail industry. 44 years later, the Vietnamese nail industry is now a $3 billion dollar industry.

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Through the kindness and generosity of one Hollywood movie star, along with the tenacity and perseverance of 20 Vietnamese women - a entire industry was born. These 20 maverick women, who had lost everything, including their country - paved the way for waves of Vietnamese women and men in the nail industry. 44 years later, the Vietnamese nail industry is now a $3 billion dollar industry.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxCitrusParkWomen, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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