Carmen Urbita

Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita, academics and co-authors of Convent Wisdom, delve into the invaluable lessons from Renaissance-era nuns. They discuss how these nuns carved out spaces for women's writing and community, presenting a counterpoint to modern loneliness. Carmen shares how studying their lives helped her navigate personal challenges, while Ana cleverly ties Sor Juana's rhetorical strategies to crafting assertive emails today. Their insights highlight how centuries-old wisdom can address contemporary dilemmas and foster personal growth.