Esther Howland: The Mother of the American Valentine

Hello beautiful friends and Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate everyone's loved (or hated) holiday, I've released a special bonus episode featuring a woman who literally made her stamp in history. Esther Howland was an artist and businesswoman who is credited for popularizing Valentine's Day cards in America. In the late 1800s, Esther's business eventually grossed over $100,000 per year which is equivalent to almost 3 million today. Esther Howland is so much more than a pioneer in the card-making business, she was an example of independent womanhood in the 19th century. In this episode, we talk about:Esther Howland's entrepreneurial parents and family dynamics during the 1800sThe beloved and expensive Valentine's Day cards that were imported from EuropeEsther's million dollar business ideaEsther's artistry and elaborate embellishments on her Valentine's cardsBecoming a female entrepreneur and hiring a team of high-paid women employeesResources:Listen to this episode on Apple PodcastsListen to this episode on SpotifyListen to additional Mimosa Sisterhood episodes HEREJoin our Facebook GroupSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.