Featuring Hannah Gadsby & Barbara Gittings

Lex from The Peony podcast is back on the mic for a special Pride Month episode! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Barbara Gittings, a pre-Stonewall gay rights activist who helped declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. Lex introduces Hannah Gadsby, an Australian comedian who's celebrated for her game-changing Netflix comedy special, Nanette. If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OXD0zpckeZ2TIAuaFQGVvLsmRsMH7-CvTqrIiJ8YNXM/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listener Survey</a>. Thank you! SHOW NOTES In this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Mimosa Sisterhood's 100th episode</li><li>White Claw Surge&nbsp;+ Watermelon Vodka Cocktail</li><li>Barbara Gitting's super religious upbringing &amp; sexual awakening during childhood</li><li>Living during a time when homosexuality was considered an illness that should be cured by a priest or psychiatrist</li><li>Joining the Daughter of Bilitis and opening an east coast segment in New York</li><li>Barbara's involvement with the American Library Association's gay caucus</li><li>Hannah Gadsby growing up in Tasmania’s bible belt surrounded by homophobia</li><li>New Zealand decriminalizing homosexuality in 1997</li><li>Hannah struggling with internalized homophobia</li><li>Becoming a comedian and turning trauma into jokes</li><li>Autism &amp; ADHD spectrum</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/clarence-thomas-must-go" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign this petition</a> to IMPEACH Justice Clarence Thomas</li><li><a href="https://www.change.org/p/codify-roe-v-wade" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign this petition</a> to CODIFY Roe v. Wade</li><li>Check out <a href="https://www.additudemag.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ADDitude</a> for self assessment tests</li><li>Watch Hannah Gadsby's <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80233611" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nanette on Netflix</a></li><li>Check out <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-peony-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Peony podcast</a></li><li>Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimosasisterhood_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>

Hannah Gadsby & Barbara Gittings: Lesbians Breaking Free of the Bible Belt

Featuring Barbara Shelton, a wine enthusiast and digital content creator

Our next Everyday Woman episode features Barbara Shelton, a wine enthusiast and digital content creator based out of Wine Country in Northern California. Several years ago, Barbara lost herself in an abusive relationship that was littered with secret violence, abuse that isn't physical. With the support of friends and family, Barbara was able to escape her toxic relationship and began to heal from the inside out. In this episode, Barbara shares her personal story and gives tips on how to detect the subtle signs of abuse in romantic relationships. Emotional abuse is often more common than physical abuse, but it's harder to recognize, because it can masquerade as an intense form of love and devotion. (TW// sexual assault, abuse, suicide) If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OXD0zpckeZ2TIAuaFQGVvLsmRsMH7-CvTqrIiJ8YNXM/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listener Survey</a>. Thank you! SHOW NOTES In this episode, we talk about: <ul><li>2019 Kid Vicious Red Wine &amp; 2017 Liberté Cabernet Sauvignon</li><li>Red flags in dating: love bombing, controlling, jealousy, and isolation from friends and family</li><li>Navigating a toxic relationship with a partner that has a mental health disorder</li><li>Losing yourself in unhealthy relationships</li><li>Secret violence: emotional and psychological abuse</li><li>Therapy &amp; the healing process after leaving an unhealthy relationship</li><li>How childhood trauma can condition adults to subconsciously seek that familiar hardship</li><li>The meaning of Sisterhood</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li>Follow Barbara on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barberabarb_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Check out Barbara's YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu77uZSBjypcbEuhUn0GaAA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond the Barrel series</a></li><li>Learn more about Barbara's snazzy <a href="https://www.coravin.com/about/technology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coravin wine preservation system</a></li><li>Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's new <a href="https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/product/eco-friendly-pod-bag/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eco-Friendly Tote Bag</a></li><li>Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's new <a href="https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/product/boss-betch-laptop-sleeve/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boss Betch Laptop Sleeve</a></li><li>Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6bL9abjUM34bHI5zAnoXBY?si=ecc87fcf909643c6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Leave a review for Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimosa-sisterhood/id1402321919" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li></ul>

Barbara Shelton: Warning Signs of Secret Violence In Relationships

Featuring Virginia Hall & Elvira de la Chaudoir

Andee Dominguez is back on the mic to celebrate two badass broads of espionage! Andee kicks off the show by introducing Virginia Hall, one of history's most dangerous and successful WWII spies known as "The Limping Lady". Melissa introduces Elvira del la Chaudoir, a Peruvian socialite, gambler, and double agent who tricked the Natzis leading to a successful Allied invasion of Normandy. If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If you're interested in helping Melissa improve the podcast, please take our 5-minute anonymous <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OXD0zpckeZ2TIAuaFQGVvLsmRsMH7-CvTqrIiJ8YNXM/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listener Survey</a>. Thank you! SHOW NOTES:In this episode, we talk about: <ul><li>Cote du Rhone wine and Opaline Pinot Noir Brut Rose</li><li>Virginia Hall's privileged upbringing and shitty marriage proposal</li><li>How she earned the nickname, "The Limping Lady" </li><li>Endless discrimination for being a disabled woman</li><li>Becoming an SOE agent and collaborating with both nuns and sex workers to bring down the Natzis</li><li>Elvira del la Chaudoir's rich party girl lifestyle</li><li>Becoming a double agent for the British Secret Service to pay off her gambling debts</li><li>Discrimination for being bisexual, despite her great success at fooling the Natzis</li><li>Elvira's trickery that led to a successful invasion at Normandy</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Network-Novel-Kate-Quinn/dp/0062654195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Alice Network</a> by Kate Quinn</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Woman-No-Importance-Untold-American/dp/073522529X/ref=asc_df_073522529X/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=343209923405&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14415812592190816648&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031008&amp;hvtargid=pla-688194466069&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=67797265663&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=343209923405&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14415812592190816648&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031008&amp;hvtargid=pla-688194466069" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Woman of No Importance</a> by Sonia Purnell</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bygone-Badass-Broads-Forgotten-Changed/dp/141972925X/ref=asc_df_141972925X/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312151229432&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14101599223965277442&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031008&amp;hvtargid=pla-428502734578&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=61316180639&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=312151229432&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=14101599223965277442&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031008&amp;hvtargid=pla-428502734578" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bygone Badass Broads</a> by Mackenzi Lee</li><li>Join Mimosa Sisterhood's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/203504521693346" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li><li>Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6bL9abjUM34bHI5zAnoXBY?si=9583ac0c82f94443" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimosasisterhood_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>

Virginia Hall & Elvira de la Chaudoir: Sisters of Sabotage and Espionage

Featuring Pauline Nguyen, an Australian developmental coach, best-selling author, and restauranteur 

Our next Everyday Woman episode features Pauline Nguyen, an Australian developmental coach, best-selling author, and co-founder of the world’s most awarded Vietnamese restaurant, Red Lantern. Pauline's story is rooted in survival; escaping war-torn Vietnam as a toddler, surviving a Thai refugee camp, and healing from years of adversity and generational trauma. Pauline recognizes her hardship as the "training" that prepared her to become the badass that she is today - a successful entrepreneur, coach, and international keynote speaker. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out! SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Pauline's childhood escaping war torn Vietnam and surviving a Thai refuge camp </li><li>Family dynamics rooted in anger, PTSD, trauma, and emotional &amp; physical abuse</li><li>Joining forces her brother Luke Nguyen to open the world’s most awarded Vietnamese Restaurant, Red Lantern</li><li>Healing generational&nbsp;trauma by choosing to evolve or repeat</li><li>Pauline's books: Secrets of the Red Lantern &amp; The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur</li><li>2022 being the year for expansion; in order for rebirth, parts of us need to die</li><li>Pauline's perspective on forgiveness and vulnerability&nbsp;</li><li>The meaning of Sisterhood</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li>Check out Pauline Nguyen's <a href="https://www.paulinenguyen.com.au/?v=f13923801fa3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.paulinenguyen.com.au/live-events/?v=f13923801fa3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">offerings</a></li><li>Buys Pauline's books: <a href="https://www.paulinenguyen.com.au/books/?v=f13923801fa3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Secrets of the Red Lantern &amp; The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur</a></li><li>Follow Pauline on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulinenspeaks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Connect with Pauline on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinenguyenspeaks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Rate &amp; Review Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimosa-sisterhood/id1402321919" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Rate &amp; Review Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6bL9abjUM34bHI5zAnoXBY?si=e5ec00e43af54563" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li></ul>

Pauline Nguyen: The Story of The Spiritual Entrepreneur

Featuring Susanna Kaysen the author of Girl, Interrupted

It's a bonus episode, babyyyy! Tune in to hear Melissa's guest feature on A Novel Adaptation podcast, a show that examines book to movie adaptations hosted by Jordan and Em. Melissa went nostalgia with it and chose her favorite movie of all time, Girl, Interrupted! This movie is based off the 1993 memoir written by Susanna Kaysen that depicts her real-life experience as a young girl in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s. Melissa was surprised to discover that the book was A LOT more intense, dark, and graphic than the fun, bubbly, sisterhood energy that was portrayed in the movie. Be sure to check out <a href="http://anoveladaptation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Novel Adaptation</a> podcast and join their awesome <a href="http://anoveladaptation.com/book-club/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club</a> to read along with Jordan and Em! SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about: <ul><li>The Pink Elephant cocktail from the Death &amp; Co. recipe book</li><li>The iconic cast of incredible actresses in the movie, Girl Interrupted (Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Brittany Murphy, Elizabeth Moss, Clea DuVall)</li><li>The main differences between the book and the movie</li><li>The horrible treatment of women in psychiatric wards during the 60s</li><li>Lisa's character (Angelina Jolie) being villainized in the movie with storylines that were not reflective of the book or the truth</li><li>Important messages around therapy, mental health, and sisterhood</li><li>A hilarious drinking game to pair with the Girl,Interrupted movie</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li>Read the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Interrupted-Susanna-Kaysen/dp/0679746048/ref=asc_df_0679746048/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312111884081&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=5623002636671509252&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031008&amp;hvtargid=pla-434413121025&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1993 memoir Girl,Interrupted</a> written by Susanna Kaysen</li><li>Watch the <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172493/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1999 movie Girl,Interrupted</a> directed by James Mangold</li><li>Tune in to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-novel-adaptation/id1397191482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Novel Adaptation</a> podcast</li><li>Follow A Novel Adaptation on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anoveladaptation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>

Susanna Kaysen: Girl, Interrupted, A Book To Movie Adaptation

Featuring Marion Donovan & Louisa May Alcott

Jordan Redwine is back on the mic for the ultimate podcast celebration - Women's History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Marion Donovan, a 1950s entrepreneur who invented the disposable diaper. Jordan introduces Louisa May Alcott, the legendary author of the famous novel Little Women + so much more! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out! SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Jordan's podcast A Novel Adaptation + Melissa's guest feature</li><li>Two terrible wines that require no further introduction</li><li>A potential Mimosa Sisterhood book club?</li><li>Marion Donovan, the unknown inventor of the disposable diaper</li><li>1950s women giving up their professional careers to become housewives</li><li>The horrors of the original cloth diaper</li><li>The rejection of Marion's genius invention due to sexism and misogyny </li><li>Louisa May Alcott, a successful female author during the 1800s</li><li>Growing up in a commune as an abolitionist and helping&nbsp;out with the underground railroad</li><li>Louisa's famous novel Little Women and the 2019 adaptation by Greta Gerwig</li><li>Experiencing bouts of depression and being labeled a "spinster"</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li>A Pinterest photos of <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/504192120757132674/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1950s Rubber Pants</a> for babies</li><li>Marion Donovan's humorous 2018 skit on <a href="https://youtu.be/Z-fUg-jhzjM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Show</a></li><li>Watch the 2019 adaptation of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3281548/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Little Women by Greta Gerwig</a></li><li>Watch the 1994 adaptation if <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110367/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Little Women by Gillian Armstrong</a></li><li>Check out Jordan's podcast, <a href="https://anoveladaptation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Novel Adaptation</a></li><li>Join Mimosa Sisterhood's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/203504521693346" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li><li>Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6bL9abjUM34bHI5zAnoXBY?si=9583ac0c82f94443" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li></ul>

Marion Donovan & Louisa May Alcott: Female Heroines, Inventors, and Spinsters

Rachael McKee, writer and creator of Messages From Her

Our next Everyday Woman episode features Rachael McKee, a Colorado-based writer, designer, and entrepreneur who's the creator behind Messages From Her. Messages From Her is a 44-card oracle deck and guidebook that celebrates some of the greatest women of the modern era. What better way to fuel guidance and inspiration than to pull a card full of powerful energy from a fierce AF woman?! Rachael chats about her inspiration behind the project, design and development, women's history fun facts, and her Kickstarter that launched on International Women's Day! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with your friends! If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out! SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>The inspiration behind Messages From Her</li><li>Oracle decks and how they are used</li><li>The fascinating things Rachael learned while researching women for her project</li><li>Rachael's favorite women from the deck (pssst, it's all of them!)</li><li>The challenges of creating a product and launching a business as a one-woman team</li><li>Rachael's special connection with her Australian illustrator Jaz, the artist behind Harley and J</li><li>Crowdfunding on Kickstarter&nbsp;</li><li>A fun women's history guessing game with Melissa</li><li>Cher's hilarious Twitter page</li><li>The meaning of Sisterhood</li></ul> RESOURCES<ul><li>Check out Rachael's Kickstarter and support her project: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rachaelmckee/messages-from-her" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></li><li>Check out the Messages From Her <a href="https://www.messagesfromher.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a></li><li>Follow Messages From Her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/her_messages/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Learn more about the illustrator behind Messages From Her, <a href="http://www.harleyandj.com/ABOUT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jaz from Harley and J</a></li><li>Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimosasisterhood_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Subscribe to the Mimosa Sisterhood <a href="https://mailchi.mp/bdf31d27e201/podcast-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a></li><li>Join Mimosa Sisterhood's private <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/203504521693346" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li></ul>

Rachael McKee: Channeling Sister Queen Energy Through Oracle Cards

Featuring Dorothy Dandridge & Tina Bell

Lex from The Peony podcast joins me for a special episode celebrating Black History Month! Melissa kicks off the show by introducing Dorothy Dandridge, the first black film star to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1955. Lex introduces Tina Bell, "The Godmother of Grunge" who was the lead singer and front woman of the Seattle-based band, Bam Bam. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with you friends! If you'd like to donate to the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, <a href="https://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check out my new support feature!</a> In addition, you can now <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsor an alcohol beverage</a> for Melissa to drink during a podcast recording and you'll receive an on-air shout out! SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Dorothy Dandridge growing up as a child star during the Great Depression</li><li>Dorothy's terrible husbands and the tragedy&nbsp;surrounding her daughter's birth</li><li>Landing the lead role in the all-black 1954 musical adaptation, Carmen Jones</li><li>Being a famous Hollywood star and still dealing with segregation laws and racism</li><li>Tina Bell's Seattle-based grunge band called Bam Bam</li><li>Deep rooted racism in the Seattle grunge scene during the 80s and 90s</li><li>Being a talented black woman in a world of white men</li><li>The unfair handling and tragedy of Tina's death</li></ul> RESOURCES:<ul><li>Follow The Peony Podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeonypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://anchor.fm/the-peony-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen and subscribe</a> to The Peony Podcast</li><li>Subscribe to Mimosa Sisterhood's <a href="https://mailchi.mp/bdf31d27e201/podcast-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsletter</a></li><li>Rate Mimosa Sisterhood on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6bL9abjUM34bHI5zAnoXBY?si=61cc8c1af41348b4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spotify</a></li><li>Watch Dorothy Dandridge in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xovmaG9S0sQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1942 Soundie called Cow Cow Boogie</a></li><li>Watch Dorothy Dandridge in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_88YGrzRcmw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1954 clip of Carmen Jones</a></li><li>Listen to Bam Bam on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/23TGvRW3SRe3vOnxhHG4WG?si=xwxXncB2S2ubvQGC5Sz8Xw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Watch Tina Bell and Bam Bam <a href="https://youtu.be/v8rA1qGUNqI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">perform Ground Zero</a> in a music video</li><li> </li></ul>

Dorothy Dandridge & Tina Bell: Old Hollywood to the Grunge Scene

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; In this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Esther Howland's entrepreneurial parents and family dynamics during the 1800s</li><li>The beloved and expensive Valentine's Day cards that were imported from Europe</li><li>Esther's million dollar business idea</li><li>Esther's artistry and elaborate embellishments on her Valentine's cards</li><li>Becoming a female entrepreneur and hiring a team of high-paid women employees</li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Listen to this episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esther-howland-the-mother-of-the-american-valentine/id1402321919?i=1000551081810" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Listen to this episode on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/42rcORU44enu6H5IU1Osk0?si=428761143f884a56" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Listen to additional Mimosa Sisterhood episodes <a href="https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/mimosa-sisterhood-podcast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></li><li>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/203504521693346" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li></ul>

Esther Howland: The Mother of the American Valentine

celebrating women's stories, past and present!

Welcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present! Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental health, society and culture, spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal development, and the power of Sisterhood. Sometimes we highlight the baddest babes in history and other times we interview the 'Everyday Woman' with an inspirational life story. There's room for everyone at the Mimosa Sisterhood table, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the party! Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimosasisterhood/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mimosasisterhood</a>, Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/mimosahood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mimosahood</a>, TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mimosasisterhood?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mimosasisterhood</a>, and check out our website <a href="https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/.</a>

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