Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz & Lorena Ramírez: Mexico's Feminist Nun & Light-Footed Woman
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Andee Dominguez joins me on the mic to celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Melissa tells the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century poet, scholar, and nun who's considered to be the first published feminist of the New World. Andee tells the fascinating story of Lorena Ramírez, the 26-year old "light-footed woman" who runs ultramarathons in her traditional Rarámuri skirt and huaraches sandals.

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In this episode, we talk about:

• The full scoop on Andee's solo adventures in Iceland
• Andee's broken foot and her unexpected bout with covid 
• Melissa and Andee's experience of "not being Mexican enough" even though we're both Mexican
• Apothic Red Blend, 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Red Blend, and Wild Roots Marionberry Vodka
• The life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Mexico's first feminist
• Limited access to education for young girls in Mexico during the 17th century
• Becoming a nun to avoid marriage, avoid work, and to live an independent life full of books, philosophy, and music
• Getting censored by the church after challenging the patriarchy
• The life of Lorena Ramírez, a history-making long distance marathon runner
• Rarámuri or Tarahumara, a group of indigenous people living in Chihuahua, Mexico known to be physiologically equipped to walk and run long distances
• Running 100K (62 miles) in sandals
• Receiving huge media attention from Nike, Vogue Mexico, Netflix

RESOURCES:

• Watch the Netflix documentary Lorena, Light-Footed Woman)
• Read Christopher McDougall's book, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen)
• Watch this amazing Youtube video) about Lorena Ramírez
• Learn more about Icelandic Viking Horses)
• Listen's to Andee's last episode on Leona Vicario, the Godmother of Mexican Independence)
• Do yourself a favor and try the Wild Roots Marionberry Vodka) on ice
• Check out Mimosa Sisterhood's podcast merchandise)
• Follow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram) and Twitter)
• Leave us a podcast review!)

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