In this episode, we talk with Cathryn Prince, the author of, "Queen of the Mountaineers: The Trailblazing Life of Fanny Bullock Workman." Workman was a record-setting mountain-climber who set records as well as she advocated for women's rights. She became famous for her rivalry with a fellow female climber, and for advocating for the right to vote. Prince explains how the feminist spent her life learning to climb mountains in less-than-ideal situations... and outfits! Born in the late 1850s, she did not have North Face jackets and industrialized climbing clips to help pave the way. She details Workman's near-death experiences, as well as her trips around the world where she immersed herself in culture, people and the environment. Workman's life is the perfect inspirational story for all who strive to be great at what they do.
Prince is available on Twitter twitter.com/cathrynprince
Her website is cathrynjprince.com
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