We will discuss the history of the Dahomey Amazons who are the true story behind the new movie, "The Woman King."

The Dahomey Amazons were a Fon all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey which existed from the 1600s until 1904. They are one of the only documented female armies in modern history.

About The Woman King

The Woman King is a 2022 American historical epic film about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. Set in the 1820s, the film stars Viola Davis as a general who trains the next generation of warriors to fight their enemies.

Instructor

Brandi Richard Thompson is a transformational growth strategist, award winning leader, wellness expert and life coach committed to changing the trajectory of the world one person at a time. She specializes in coaching black women, women of color, and those who lead them. As founder of the Operation Growth Institute, a global transformational learning center, Brandi helps people accept, heal, grow, and transform into the next iteration of their personal and professional best. Brandi is known as the Operation Growth Coach.

Learn more about Coach Brandi at brandirichardthompson.com.