Leona Vicario & Junko Tabei: For the Love of the Land

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. Melissa tells the story of Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. Looking for ways to support the show? Check out my new support feature!SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about: An update on Halima Aden, a Somali model we covered in our last episodeAndee using 2020 quarantine to refine and upgrade her lifeThe Year of Yes - vaxed, waxed, and ready to fak!Upcoming Icelandic adventuresThe Palm Rose by Whispering Angel and Sauvignon RepublicLeona Vicario's urge for independence and the escape from patriarchal rule and a submissive lifestylePolitical 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 youthLaunching the first Japanese Women's Mountaineering Club after enduring years of sexism by male climbersJunko's awesome husband who was willing to break societal gender norms so Junko could pursue her dreams Japanese Women's Everest Expedition & The Seven SummitsRESOURCES:Follow Andee on InstagramFollow Mimosa Sisterhood on InstagramSubmit your voice message to 562-270-4914The Palm by Whispering AngelMarlborough Sauvignon Republic Learn more about The Mexican War of IndependenceLearn more about The Seven SummitsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.