Bonus: The Beginning — Bertha Benz & Mercédès Jellinek

This bonus episode is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. From a company built on the legacy, determination and inspiration of women, Mercedes-Benz and Encyclopedia Wommanica celebrate those driving change. All month, we’re talking about women in the driver's seat. Every Saturday this month we are sharing the stories of women who defied the odds to change the auto industry forever. For this first episode, we’re focusing on the beginning of the Mercedes Benz story, and two women who had an outsized impact in creating the brand we know today. Let’s talk about Bertha Benz and Mercedes Jellinek.