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 1800s

The beloved and expensive Valentine's Day cards that were
imported from Europe

Esther's million dollar business idea

Esther's artistry and elaborate embellishments on her
Valentine's cards

Becoming a female entrepreneur and hiring a team of high-paid
women employees






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