She Made a Fortune by Eavesdropping on Wealthy Men

from Badass Women of America · host Kit and Sherlock

Send us Fan MailMary Ellen Pleasant made a fortune as a domestic by listening to the conversations of the white men of means that she was serving. She listened and invested making millions. Then she shared all her millions with people who needed help whether they were slaves running for freedom or women who needed help finding independence.Join Kit and Sherlock to hear the story of Mary Ellen Pleasant, a true American hero.See pictures and additional information about Badass Women of America on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/badass_women_of_america/

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