In this episode, I chat with Melly Ramirez. 

Melly is a 36 year old Mexican born woman who is a wife and mother to three beautiful boys. She is an active duty Sailor who has served in the United States Navy for 14 ½ years. Her passion is connecting with others and sharing the struggles of women to raise awareness about the lack of equality and the amount of discrimination women experience daily. 

As a previously undocumented person, Melly experienced immigration, domestic violence, sexual assault, deportation, discrimination, and assimilation firsthand. Her experiences are what drove her to create the Chingonas Only Club Podcast, with the goal of highlighting the victories and struggles of women, whether it is through parenthood, social relationships, professional settings, or the military itself. Her journey has been one of immense struggle and growth. Over time, she has managed to carve out a life of possibilities and self-actualization and now wishes to continue on her self-discovery while helping other women find a platform of support and encouragement. 

Season 2 of her Podcast kicks off October 3rd. You can listen to Chingonas Only Club on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music & Anchor. Follow Melly on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to check out her blog at www.chingonasonlyclub.com. 

Connect with Melly 

Instagram: @chingonasonlyclub 

TikTok: @chingonasonlyclub

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