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