The film’s Indian character, Latika, is a highly creative jewelry maker from India who struggles with being disorganized. Each segment of the series combines intriguing personal challenges with educational elements, and works towards personal and professional empowerment of women. Each section is followed by coaching, real-life examples and a call to action. Reinforcing viewers’ English skills and educating women about business are the basic lessons delivered by these innovative videos.

From banking and budgeting, to customers and competition, Grand Café teaches its viewers the key facets needed for entrepreneurial success. There is obviously no shortage of C.E.O. Women supporters, with an all-star team developing the film, including award-winning PBS telecourse producer Angelica Matsuno; Marissa Aroy, a director whose work has aired on PBS, HBO and The Discovery Channel; and Nina Serrano, who has produced a documentary for PBS.

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