Every Tuesday, Pachuca Street in Colonia Condesa blossoms into a tianguis—one of Mexico City’s colorful, temporary, open-air bazaars. I’m following Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey through the scrum—we’re winding our way through vegetable vendors offering huitlacoche and neon-green fava beans, past stands of cell phone chargers and bootleg Blu-ray discs. “This is where I get some of my basic bitch office-worker button-downs,” she chuckles, floating through a bottleneck of families and tourists. We had arranged to meet at a new restaurant. I had double-checked the hours and their Instagram page, but we arrive to find it shuttered—plans in Mexico City are often stymied by unanticipated hiccups. This city and her work, as author, activist and cannabis cultivator, demand the flexibility and patience that Aggrey stores in leagues. “Tacos it is, then, ” she says, as we pivot to the outdoor market. This story is from Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Four Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Entrepreneur Issue 22 On Procrastination If good things come to those who wait, what happens to those who keep others waiting? A slightly overdue defense of procrastination. Entrepreneur Fashion Issue 22 Occupational Hazards A uniform has the power to command something of its wearer and, in turn, from the world. Arts & Culture Entrepreneur Issue 22 Tips: Business Cards and Hiring Some professional gestures may seem ephemeral, but can be leveraged to have lasting impact. Arts & Culture Entrepreneur Issue 22 Tips: Brainstorming and Contracts Whether you're brainstorming with colleagues or hammering out a contract, taking everyone's viewpoint into consideration leads to the best outcome. Arts & Culture Entrepreneur Issue 23 Tips for the Weekend If the 40-hour work week feels long, remind yourself that the weekend is even longer. Entrepreneur The Kinfolk Entrepreneur Meet the international entrepreneurs who are making business personal
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