Self Made Season 1 Episode 3 Episode 3

In episode 3 of Self Made, tensions continue to rise between Madame C.J. Walker and her business rival, Addie Munroe. Both women are determined to become the leading hair care entrepreneur of their time, and their feud only intensifies as they compete for market share.

Meanwhile, Walker's personal life also takes a hit as her husband, C.J., grows increasingly frustrated with her business success. Despite his initial support, C.J. feels that his wife's success is leaving him in the shadow and begins to resent her for it. As the couple's relationship begins to strain, Madame C.J. Walker must navigate the pressures of both her professional and personal life.

Walker also faces another issue as her disapproving daughter, Lelia, decides to pursue her dream of attending beauty school in New York City, much to her mother's dismay. Though Madame Walker supports her daughter's aspirations, she fears that Lelia will face discrimination in the predominantly white industry and ultimately end up disappointed.

With these various challenges at hand, episode 3 of Self Made offers a nuanced and dramatic look at the complicated life of Madame C.J. Walker. As she continues to build a legacy as one of America's first self-made female millionaires, she grapples with the personal sacrifices that come with such a feat.