Growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, Fernanda Rodriguez had never heard of “climbing” until she stumbled across a group of boulderers in the forest. That day, she remembers feeling “like a flame was lit inside my heart.” At 15, despite the tide of economic and cultural challenge that faced her, Fernanda made up her mind to become one of the best climbers in her country.

Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto  •  Brazilian Rhythm by Sunsearcher  •  Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw  •  July by Kai Engel  •  Quasi Motion by Kevin MacLeod  •  Delivered by Brendan O’Connell  •  Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.