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
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Leave us a podcast review!

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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz & Lorena Ramírez: Mexico's Feminist Nun & Light-Footed Woman