Welcome to Mimosa Sisterhood - a podcast that celebrates women's stories, past and present!Join Melissa each week as she pops bottles and shares stories of the diverse female experience; the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bubbly. We dive deep into topics like world history, feminism, mental health, society and culture, spirituality, entrepreneurship, creativity, personal development, and the power of Sisterhood. Sometimes we highlight the baddest babes in history and other times we interview the 'Everyday Woman' with an inspirational life story. There's room for everyone at the Mimosa Sisterhood table, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the party!Follow us on Instagram @mimosasisterhood, Twitter @mimosahood, TikTok @mimosasisterhood, and check out our website https://www.mimosasisterhood.com/.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 71: 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
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mimosasisterhoodpodcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.