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