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The Power Profile

by Cristina Mendonsa

Cristina Mendonsa is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and founder of Mendonsa Media. The Power Profile explores the habits and hacks of world class leaders and how they achieve personal and professional power.

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  1. PP #30 Dr. Amy Shah

    Dr. Amy Shah is a nutrition specialist. She works in clinical medicine, allergy/immunology, and over the last 10 years has developed a world-renowned wellness education platform. She’s written bestselling books, including I’m So Effing Hungry and I’m So Effing Tired, and has made numerous…

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  2. PP#29 - Sacred Texts of War with Dr. Melinda Keenan

    PP#29 - Sacred Texts of War with Dr. Melinda Keenan by Cristina Mendonsa

  3. PP #28 - Chris Parker On Leaving California

    Our visit with Chris Parker, partner with Moss Adams in Sacramento is a journey into taxation and how leaving California may not mean leaving California taxes behind. Parker talks about how he helps Californians with tax strategy as they move out of state and what you need to consider if a move…

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  4. PP #27 From Fact To Fiction With ML Barrs

    I once knew ML Barrs as my boss but she pivoted from a life of news to a life of fiction writing. Her new book "Parallel Secrets" is out and we talk about the transformation from fact to fiction, the main character whose life as a journalist intersects with her own and the power she took from a...

  5. #26 Build Resilience with Kelly Resendez

    Kelly Resendez is they dynamic founder of GoBundance Women and author of Big Voices: An Invitation To Women To Awaken, Increase Joy, Reduce Suffering And Think Differently We discuss resilience and building abundance across all areas of your life.

  6. PP#25 Tim Tigner - Author

    Tim Tigner is an author whose background is as fascinating as his novels. Tigner began his career in Soviet Counterintelligence with the US Army Special Forces. That was back in the Cold War days when, "We learned Russian so you didn't have to". He later led prominent multinational medical...

  7. PP #24 Lauren Johnson Mindset Performance Coach

    Trusted by world-class professional athletes, executives and organizations, Lauren Johnson, Mindset Coach, joins me for a conversation about peak performance. Check out her free download: 57 Powerful Questions https://go.laurenjohnsonandco.com/57questions

  8. PP# 23 Lisa Thee Tech Leadership

    This was a fun chat with a leading tech entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, career strategist and author of the book " GO! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days". Lisa Thee leads Launch Consulting’s Data for Good practice, helping the world’s most innovative healthcare, and global technology companies to improve...

  9. PP #22 William R. Forstchen

    Lets talk post apocalyptic sci fi with William R. Forstchen! Forstchen is a professor of military history and author of 50 books both non fiction and his wildly successful sci fi series on a fictional EMP strike that starts with "One Second After". His fourth book in the EMP series is called…

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  10. PP #21 Dave Bray USA

    This Memorial Day Weekend edition is an interview with Dave Bray USA, The Rock n Roll Patriot. Dave writes and performs nationally for veterans groups, active duty, first responders and tours with some of the biggest names in rock today. His Music on a Mission brings to life the lives of those...

  11. PP #20 Jeremy Grater - The Fit Mess

    Jeremy and Zack met as young dads and found they were both struggling through some of the same kinds of issues. They wanted to get physically fit and mentally fit and started their podcast for other men who want the same. They call their show The FitMess Podcast and say it's for people who are…

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  12. PP #19 Sharyl Attkisson - What Happened to American Journalism?

    Sharyl Attkisson joins me for a conversation about what happened to American journalism. Attkisson had a front row seat for government and corporate intrusion into newsrooms as an investigative correspondent for CBS News. Attkisson broke and worked on significant investigative stories before...

  13. PP#18 JD Frost - Four Foundations of Wealth Creation

    JD Frost joins me to talk about the psychology of money. How do you know where you want to end up financially if you don't know where you want to go? J.D. Frost is the founder and C.E.O of CROFT & FROST, a firm that transcends traditional accounting and wealth creation. With both a CPA and his…

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  14. PP #17 Dr. Tasnim Khan of ShaMynds Healing Center

    Joining me this week is University of Texas and Harvard trained doctor Tasnim Khan, MD, MSC. She is co-founder of ShaMynds Healing Center and an expert on ketamine assisted therapy. Dr. Khan received training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Therapy from the Institute of...

  15. PP#16 Travis Eliot - Inner Dimension TV

    Meet the modern yogi Impacting the world Travis Eliot is a world renowned yoga and meditation teacher, author, best known for creating life-changing programs, workshops and trainings. His videos have impacted hundreds of thousands of students in over 85 countries, making him one of the most…

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  16. PP #15 Nick Leisure

    Writer, director, cinematographer Nick Leisure is my guest. Over the past 18 years, Leisure has compiled an extensive resume filled with Films, Commercials, and Music Videos. Its fun to hear some of the RNB acts he worked with. Leisure has been a Writer, Director, Cinematographer & Editor on...

  17. PP #14 Mark Thompson

    At the peak of its popularity, the Mark and Brian Show was heard in 22 cities, including Los Angeles. The program aired its last show in August 2012. In 2020, the Mark and Brian program was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. We talk to one half of that amazing duo, Mark Thompson about his new...

  18. PP #13 Brittany Norris - Uncommon: The Unveiling

    Brittany Norris is CEO of Uncommon: Providing hope, fellowship, and healing through honest and open stories. Learn how her travels across the country inspired this storyteller collective and about the event that will kick it all off this month: Uncommon: The Unveiling

  19. PP#12 Rachael Senior - DreamCoach

    Rachael Senior is my guest and she’s going to talk about the power of your dreams to build your professional success. Rachel has a masters in psychology and is an education specialist in curriculum and instruction. She is the author of several books on dreams and business with her latest being:...

  20. PP #11 Christy Wright

    Christy Wright is the #1 bestselling author of Business Boutique, Take Back Your Time, and Living True. She is a certified business coach, dynamic speaker, and personal development expert. Christy served for 12 years as a Ramsey Personality with Ramsey Solutions before just recently taking a leap...

  21. PP #12 Craig Dowden

    Craig Dowden is all about studying and coaching executive leaders. He looks at what science knows and what leaders do. He writes for Psychology Today and Forbes as well as appearing on stages globally. He’s the author of “Do Good to Lead Well" and his new book: "A Time To Lead" is out September...

  22. PP #11 Sara Davenport - Burned out Anchor To Entrepreneur

    Sara Davenport was a successful anchor in a big market and had everything professionally she had ever worked for. She was miserable. She went from burned out anchor to entrepreneur and now has a life she never imagined possible. Burn out is an issue in many industries so we dive into her…

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  23. PP # 10 The Real Jason Duncan

    Jason Duncan is founder one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America and a multi-award winning entrepreneur and founder of 12 companies. He is also the creator of "The Exit Lifestyle" and he explains what characteristics he sees in the most successful people. As a former pastor...

  24. PP#9 Claudia Williams Friendtorship

    Claudia Williams of Curious Leadership is my guest this week. Claudia spent the early part of her career as a corporate attorney working on global HR and litigation for Hershey. As it is with most attorneys, they’re called in when things go wrong. She found herself at the tail end of so many bad...

  25. PP #8 Lyndsay Dowd - Heartbeat For Hire

    Define your goal, set ground rules, communication, inverted management, recognition. Lindsay Dowd walks leaders through all aspects of building great teams and by founding Heartbeat for Hire, she brings decades of leadership and sales executive skills to every company she touches. Get to know...

  26. PP #7 Philip Palumbo - Power of Money

    Philip Palumbo is founder and CEO of Palumbo Wealth Management and host of the Philip Palumbo show. In this episode we talk about the power of money to help us reach our potential in life and how he's convinced thousands of clients and investors to live in the present and retire the word "retire".

  27. PP #6 Richard Newman, BodyTalk

    This week, Richard Newman from UK BodyTalk helps us hone our business communication using tools from his experience as an actor and researcher. ⁠ Richard and his team work with 10,000 clients per year, around the world, from many different industries. He is based in the UK, but 70% of his work is...

  28. The Power Profile - Jeff Wright, Founder Agent Sales Group

    Sales encompasses skills that cross all industries and Jeff Wright has spent his life helping others attain those skills. He founded Agent Sales Group to help people develop the confidence and credentials to sell brilliantly. We download some of that in this edition of The Power Profile

  29. PP #4 Cicely Simpson

    Pull Up Your Chair and meet Cicely Simpson! After decades working with presidents and in congress, Cicely is now a seasoned Public Speaker, Leadership Coach, Author and Founder / CEO of the Summit of Public Affairs. We talk leadership, her time in congress and the way she has touched all of our...

  30. PP #3 Omar Medrano

    This week on THE POWER PROFILE: Omar Medrano is known as "The Vacation CEO" He may look like he's on easy street but its taken him a lot of work to get there. Now he helps his clients bust through fear and doubt with his new book "What if it DID Work?" Join Omar and me for a conversation that…

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  31. PP #2 Siri Lindley

    Known for her devastating run splits, two-time Triathlon World Champion, Siri Lindley, dominated the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Rankings, winning 13 World Cup races between 2000-2002 and was the 2001 ITU World Champion. Her experience and talents in the sport have shone through…

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  32. PP #1 Ken Lindner

    Excited to be launching The Power Profile with a new season of innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. This week, broadcast talent agent and founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology, Ken Lindner. . Besides being the founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology,” Ken owns what is arguably…

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  33. Dr. Erica Miller, holocaust survivor

    Dr. Erica Miller is my final guest on A Fresh Agenda. Dr. Miller is a holocaust survivor and inspirational storyteller who transformed her life after Nazi detention. A Fresh Agenda will become The Power Profile in a couple of weeks as this space is re-branded to interview world-class leaders.

  34. Episode 105 Paayal Mahajan - Essential Body

    Inspiration from India this week with Paayal Mahajan! The founder of Essential Body Couture is living her best life right now. She's built a global brand, transformed herself physically (losing 120 pounds), was highlighted in Harper Bazaar's international fashion issue and is getting married this...

  35. #103 Kim Lewis Ole Orleans Winery

    New Orleans may be better known for jazz and cocktails but Kim Lewis is a dynamic entrepreneur making wine and waves in The Big Easy. We chat about her journey from health care work to launching the Ole Orleans winery and how travel is often the catalyst for big life changes.

  36. Episode 102 Author, Amber Garza

    Amber Garza is a thriller author from Northern California and a featured speaker at the upcoming Women's Empowerment Experience in August. Amber chats with Cristina about her path to a blockbuster 4 book deal, movie rights for her novels and how she stays creative as she writes her psychological...

  37. Episode #101 - COVID Lost and Learned

    This episode is a conversation between Will Frampton of McLeod Media and myself (of Mendonsa Media) discussing our soon to be released one hour program premiering on PBS-KVIE. . You'll hear excerpts from the show, we'll take you through the conceptualization and we'll share insights from our...

  38. Episode #100 Shari Fitzpatrick of Berried in Chocolate

    Shari Fitzpatrick is the creator and founder of the world famous gourmet dipped strawberries - Shari’s Berries. Today Shari is an author/speaker and has launched a whole new line of chocolate dipped items as well as wine and a new bed and breakfast. She travels internationally (and is excited to...

  39. Episode #99 Carl Zimmer, Author : Life's Edge

    Carl Zimmer is the author of fourteen books about science. His latest book is Life’s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive Zimmer’s column Matter appears each week in the New York Times. In this interview we delve into the definition of life: is it consciousness? Brain activity? He tells...

  40. Episode #98 Norma Kamali, Designer

    Cher, Farrah Fawcett, Robert Plant and John Lennon...they all loved her designs and at 75 years old, she is still creating and innovating. Norma Kamali is my guest this week. We talk about her new book, I AM INVINCIBLE, which is Norma’s healthy lifestyle guide on aging with power. We also discuss...

  41. #97 Eric Dezenhall - Crisis Management

    My guest is Eric Dezenhall, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Dezenhall Resources. He has more than 30 years of executive-level experience as a crisis, communications and management counselor for corporations, prominent individuals, sports organizations, nonprofits and educational...

  42. #96 Alex Berenson

    Novelist, former NYT reporter and of late, covid contrarian, Alex Berenson is my guest this week. Berenson has written 13 novels, 7 non-fiction works and his latest is called “The Power Couple”. We’re going to get into his methods for switching between fiction and non-fiction, discuss the state…

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  43. #95 James Suckling

    James Suckling is internationally regarded as one of the most influential wine critics and wine communicators. Through 40 years and over 200,000 wines, Suckling has created a stunning body of information about the wines of the world. Suckling joined Wine Spectator in 1981, when it had 500...

  44. Episode #94 Vince Thompson - CEO, MELT

    CEO of the MELT agency in Atlanta, Vince Thompson is both marketer and mentor. Thompson runs the nationally awarded sports marketing company MELT and has worked with some of the largest brands in America including Coca Cola and Aflac. He mentors recent college grads on boosting their professional...

  45. Episode #93 Evy Poumpouras

    Former Secret Service agent and star of Bravo’s Spy Games Evy Poumpouras joins Cristina for a conversation about reinvention and shares vital lessons learned from protecting presidents. Her book Becoming Bulletproof details insights and skills from the oldest and most elite security force in the...

  46. Episode #92 Colette Carlson - Mindset & Human Behavior

    Episode #92 Colette Carlson - Mindset & Human Behavior by Cristina Mendonsa

  47. #91 - Retirement Re-invention - The Ladies of Lustre

    Karen Wagner and Erica Baird are the cofounders of Lustre.net They are retired corporate lawyers who were at the forefront of the women’s movement that broke the mold in the workforce. They’ve been featured in Forbes Magazine among many others as disruptors of retirement and after busting the…

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  48. #90 Robert Bilott - Dark Waters

    It was a dark secret that connected a growing number of unexplained deaths.⁠ . ⁠ Robert Bilott is an environmental attorney who spent decades of his life trying to inform the public about chemical contamination. If you've seen the movie Dark Waters, starring Mark Ruffalo and Tim Robbins, you've...

  49. #89 - Ada Calhoun "Why We Can't Sleep"

    Ada Calhoun is an award winning author of several books: St. Marks is Dead, Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give and her latest is called “Why We Can’t’ Sleep”. The book is about the women of Generation X as they enter mid age She spoke with women across the country about their experiences as the...

  50. #88 Filmmaker John Waters - Mr. Know it All

    #88 Filmmaker John Waters - Mr. Know it All by Cristina Mendonsa

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Cristina Mendonsa is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and founder of Mendonsa Media. The Power Profile explores the habits and hacks of world class leaders and how they achieve personal and professional power.

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