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A few weeks ago, my family found an old newspaper clipping from August 22, 1971, tucked in my late Nana’s bible. On one side of the clipping, there is an article titled, Detroit saleswoman now deals in wheels by Shirley Ann Jenzen. It describes my great Aunt Betty Eller’s job working for Buick-Opel when there weren’t many women in car sales. Feminists were advocating to be recognized outside of the home, while Aunt Betty was driving luxurious cars and selling high-end vehicles to families and wealthy businessmen. She was a tall, blue-eyed blonde businesswoman who broke all sexist stereotypes and challenged politics working against her.