142.Motorcycle Mechanic breaking down gender barriers in Sao Paulo, Brasil

Guest: Ana - Motorcycle Mechanic

Hailing from Sau Paulo, Brazil Ana fell in love with motorcycles while working as a bartender at a restaurant where the owner also built custom bikes.  She decided to quit bartending and pursue motorcycles as a career.  But her path was not easy and she was constantly discouraged from pursuing her dream.  Shop after shop tried to convince her to stay in the office, if she was offered a position at all.

She didn't let that stop her, and now works at a shop where she is respected as a woman and as a motorcycle mechanic. 

Ana even started her own group, Mulheres Mecanicas do Brazil, to bring together female mechanics in her country and raise awareness about them.

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