A Boss Like Her is a daring and deeply personal reality series that shines a spotlight on the fearless female entrepreneurs. These dynamic women are not just building thriving businesses they are breaking barriers, rewriting the rules, and using their influence to elevate others. Each season dives into the raw, unfiltered realities of their lives, capturing the grit, passion, and power it takes to lead with vision and heart. From navigating high-stakes decisions to managing personal relationships, A Boss Like Her reveals the real stories behind the hustle and celebrates the unapologetic strength of women who are changing the game.
At the center of Season One is Anita Abdeshahian, the founder of Javan Wellness, a rapidly growing chain of anti-aging clinics. Without a medical background, Anita carved her place in an industry that told her she did not belong to. Through grit, business expertise, and unshakable vision, she has built a luxury brand that speaks to both empowerment and aesthetics. The season one follows Anita’s multifaceted journey:
Mentorship: She steps in to support her close friend Yalda, who’s facing a business crisis. Anita’s guidance reignites Yalda’s confidence and strategy.
Leadership: Anita confronts the realities of managing staff, dealing with employee misconduct, and fighting toxic non-compete battles to protect her team especially in the powerful case of Brittany, an esthetician facing discrimination and legal threats.
Sisterhood & Collaboration: Anita connects with a growing circle of businesswomen from lawyers and estheticians to artists and activists learning from each other, exchanging support, and expanding her network.
Feminism & Activism: The show deeply intersects with social justice. We see Anita organizing staff to support Iranian protests, becoming a board member of a Ukrainian nonprofit, and collaborating with artists who align with her vision of women’s empowerment.
Ambition: Anita eyes expansion beyond Washington, D.C., with new locations in Dallas and potentially Dubai. She also begins writing a book filled with her raw lessons in business leadership and resilience.
From handling lawsuits and betrayal to navigating family pressure, Anita’s story is at once deeply personal and universally inspiring. A Boss Like Her does not just document a business journey it captures the emotional, social, cultural, and political layers of what it means to be a modern boss woman.
Director : Alexander Kwanje
Producers: Alexander Kwanje, Mona Firouzeh
Executive Producers: Alexander Kwanje, Anita Abdeshahian
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