Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Inspiring
August 30, 2024

Meet Ana Victoria Espino, the World’s First Lawyer With Down Syndrome

History has been made in Zacatecas, Mexico. Twenty-five-year-old Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago has become the world's first lawyer with Down Syndrome. Espino received her law degree from Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, having studied in the institution's law school for five years. Espino pushed through the obstacles to reach her goal with the help of a support system, determinedly navigating an educational system that wasn't designed for people with special needs. Unlike the U.S.

Read Article

Funny
August 26, 2024

Watch Botswana’s President React to 2,492-Carat Diamond, the Second-Largest Diamond Ever Found

Botswana is the second-largest producer of natural diamonds globally, and yet, that doesn't stop them from being surprised about the precious stones that pop up in the country. Recently, the largest diamond found in more than a century, and the second largest of all time, was unearthed at a mine in Botswana. To present it to the world, a viewing ceremony led by Botswana's president Mokgweetsi Masisi was thrown.

Read Article

Inspiring
August 23, 2024

Female Afghan Medical Students Resettle in Scotland To Finish Their Studies After Taliban Education Ban

When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, women and girls were stripped of many, if not most of their rights. Female students were barred from attending university, shattering the dreams of thousands. Now, 19 female Afghan students who had to give up medicine will be able to complete their studies in Scotland. The project was spearheaded by the Linda Norgrove Foundation, which worked with UK and Scottish governments to arrange visas and places at medical schools.

Read Article

Funny
August 22, 2024

Funny “LinkedIn Lyrics” Turns People’s Names Into the Words to Your Favorite Songs

LinkedIn can be useful for finding a job or hiring people, but hardly anyone would consider it a fun place to hang out. Luckily, with a little bit of creativity, the social media site designated for professional networking can actually be a source of amusement. This seems to be the driving force behind LinkedIn Lyrics, a TikTok account that turns names found on the platform into the words of popular songs.

Read Article

Read More Articles

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.