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The Firing of Brownie Wise from Tupperware
30:16 - 34:16 (03:59)
Earl Tupper, the creator of Tupperware, dismisses Brownie Wise and her contribution to the company, leading to speculation that he was threatened by her success and influence.
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Brownie Wise's amazing selling skills made her an overnight celebrity and the face of Tupperware, leading to a rift between her and Earl Tupper as jealousy started to set in, eventually leading to her departure from the company.
30:16 - 31:31 (01:14)
Summary
Brownie Wise's amazing selling skills made her an overnight celebrity and the face of Tupperware, leading to a rift between her and Earl Tupper as jealousy started to set in, eventually leading to her departure from the company.
ChapterThe Firing of Brownie Wise from Tupperware
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Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, was fired from her position in 1958 after her male colleagues advised that it would be difficult to sell a company with a woman in such a prominent position on the board.
31:31 - 32:13 (00:42)
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Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, was fired from her position in 1958 after her male colleagues advised that it would be difficult to sell a company with a woman in such a prominent position on the board. She received only one year's salary without any stock in the company she helped build.
ChapterThe Firing of Brownie Wise from Tupperware
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PodcastStuff You Should Know
Cinderella Cosmetics was founded by Sydell Miller with the help of her husband Arnold Miller in 1958.
32:13 - 34:16 (02:02)
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Cinderella Cosmetics was founded by Sydell Miller with the help of her husband Arnold Miller in 1958. The company was sold for $16 million and Sydell only received a one-year salary before it faded into obscurity.