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.


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SHOW NOTES


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






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