Andee Dominguez joins me back on the mic to tell the story of Leona Vicario, a prestigious woman who used her wealth and privilege to assist the rebellion during the Mexican War of Independence. Leona Vicario was considered the “Distinguished and Beloved Mother of the Homeland” who challenged sexism, politics, gender norms, and her own patriarchal uncle. Melissa tells the story of Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. Junko Tabei overcame years of sexism and oppressive cultural norms to pursue her dreams, making her an icon for women in mountaineering.
In this episode, we talk about:
- An update on Halima Aden, a Somali model we covered in our last episode
- Andee using 2020 quarantine to refine and upgrade her life
- The Year of Yes – vaxed, waxed, and ready to fak!
- Upcoming Icelandic adventures
- The Palm Rose by Whispering Angel and Sauvignon Republic
- Leona Vicario’s urge for independence and the escape from patriarchal rule and a submissive lifestyle
- Political drama unfolding in Mexico during the early 1800s
- The Mexican War of Independence
- Leona using her wealth to purchase guns, cannons, artillery, and medicine for the rebellion
- Junko Tabei’s exposure to mountain climbing in her youth
- Launching the first Japanese Women’s Mountaineering Club after enduring years of sexism by male climbers
- Junko’s awesome husband who was willing to break societal gender norms so Junko could pursue her dreams
- Japanese Women’s Everest Expedition & The Seven Summits
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- The Palm by Whispering Angel
- Marlborough Sauvignon Republic
- Learn more about The Mexican War of Independence
- Learn more about The Seven Summits
