The Power Profile

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 national network appearances. She works to discover less invasive interventions, promote wellness, and teach others how to impact their health via nutrition and exercise — using medication as a last resort. All of this is very on brand with the national discussion of highly processed foods, the obesity epidemic and our understanding of how to take care of our bodies. Many people find any discussion of nutrition lacking at their annual physical. There is a gap in knowledge and Dr. Shah is one of the people trying to fill that gap.

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

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 out of California or New York is in your future.

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 rough start to build a beautiful career and a fulfiling second act.

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.

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 companies, worked with cosmonauts on the MIR Space Station, chaired the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, and helped write Russia's first law on healthcare. All of that rich experience makes it into his throughly enjoyable novels full of intrigue, a touch of sci fi and skilled asassins. We had a fun conversation about writing, spying, and how he's spending his mornings these days.

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

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 digital safety, anti-toxicity, and apply AI/machine learning for innovation.

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, "Five Years After" and comes out August 25th. This is one of my favorite series of novels in this genre. We talk EMP, military history, Ukraine, weapons systems and our favorite sci fi authors. Come spend a pleasant 30 minutes with. us.

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 serving our country and those who've lost loved ones to service. We also include an update on the story of a 80 year old WWII bomber, shot down and now found along with the remains of 11 crew. Hear from the family members that formed a global network to find their lost loved one. https://www.davebrayusa.com/

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 sick of their own shit and ready to make a change. After interviewing hundreds of health related experts we talk to Jeremy about the best tips and the most valuable things he's learned.

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 resigning her position due to frustrations over the network's lack of dedication to investigative journalism and the thwarting of several of her stories critical of the Obama Administration. Attkisson now hosts Full Measure, a nationally broadcast program, Sunday nights on the Sinclair network of stations.

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 MBA, J.D. advises businesses on more than just their financials; he utilizes four foundations of wealth creation to help his clients, partners, and employees build courage and create wealth. Find JD Here: https://www.jdfrost.today/ Onward 72: https://www.onward72.com/ JD's book, Life Ledger: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Ledger-Build-System-Reach/dp/1637583893

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 Integrative Psychiatry. We talk about how ketamine is used in therapy, the results she sees and the mainstreaming of a drug once thought of as recreational or for a dissociative anesthetic used medically for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Open your mind to ShaMynds Learn more: https://shamynds.com/

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 sought after teachers in his field. He teaches his signature Holistic Yoga Flow classes in Los Angeles and in workshops, festivals and retreats around the world. His style is intensely dynamic and has inspired many of today's top athletes, celebrities, and entertainers. Check inner dimension TV and his YouTube below https://www.innerdimensiontv.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@traviseliotyoga

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 hundreds of projects for networks such as ABC, ESPN, MTV, VH1, BET and The History Channel.

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 book, Don't Bump the Record Kid, My Adventures with Mark and Brian. He shares interesting stories about the celebrities he's met, the career he built and the listeners who still feel like family.

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

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: Business of Dreams: 5 Ways to Maximize the Linear Relationship between Your Purpose, Your Business & Economic Success, and Your Dreams

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 of faith to do something new. Christy has been featured on the Today show and Fox News, and in Success, Entrepreneur, and Woman's Day magazines. Whether she's running around on stage or running after her kids, challenging leaders or changing diapers, Christy makes the most out of life and loves to help others do the same. Christy lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Matt, and their three children Carter, Conley, and Mary Grace.

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 13th. Join us for an intriguing conversation about leadership, innovation, and motivation.

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 evolution and the inflection point where she said, "I'm done".

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 and teacher he has a knack for storytelling and bringing his concepts to life. Great conversation.

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 situations where she had to rebuild timelines and track down the miscommunication that she was inspired to make a career change. She wanted to help identify patterns on the front end to keep businesses out of court. She wrote the book frientorship, using friendship, mentorship and leadership to drive profitability and build a sustainable competitive advantage. We talk about her own career change and the patterns she's been able to identify in the strongest and weakest company cultures.

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 Lyndsay and her philosophy on building a leadership style that inspires.

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".

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 international.⁠ He is the author of "You Were Born to Speak" and you can reach him at: https://ukbodytalk.com/about/

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

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 lives in a unique and unexpected way.

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 takes us through his journey and his mission to put others on the road to freedom through entrepreneurship.

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 with tremendous results, at all distances and with both elite and age group level competitors. Siri is also in demand and highly respected for her motivational speaking engagements and coaching. She is the author of Surfacing From the Depths of Self-Doubt to Winning Big and Living Fearlessly. We talked about her painful start in sport and how she used those lessons to build her best life. We also talk about her new focus with wife Rebekah-Keat, a foundation to save horses from slaughter houses. She is delightfully kind and insightful.

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 the most successful and well-respected TV broadcast journalist representation firm in the country, Ken Lindner & Associates, Inc. Ken has spent nearly 38 years choreographing careers, (including mine for many years!) with extraordinary success.

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.

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 week. She took time from planning her New Delhi wedding to talk with me about reflecting on enjoying the moment and admits her favorite place to be in the world is in her lab, creating new formulations for her award-winning brand. “I am deeply respectful of my heritage and the value of what Ayurveda represents, but I wanted to give the world something that had never been done before, India's first real couture skincare steeped in adaptogenic phytoscience.”

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.

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 thrillers. . Check out Amber's books and bio here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/where-i-left-her-amber-garza?ambergarza.com Check out the upcoming Women's Empowerment Experience here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-empowerment-experience-tickets-155828702845?aff=ebdsoporgprofile For More on COVID Lost and Learned: www.COVIDLL.com

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 research as we take a forward looking approach to the pandemic. . Covid Lost and Learned premiers on PBS-KVIE on June 30th at 10pm with several additional airings in this market. Follow our website to find out about other airings throughout the country: www.CovidLL.com

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 get back to it after the pandemic) as an inspirational business speaker Her new chocolate gifts are offered exclusively at Berried In Chocolate dot com. For over 30 years, Shari's story and her creations have attracted attention through appearances in O Magazine, In-Style Magazine, People Magazine, Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneurial Soul; on the Today Show, Food Network, The Apprentice and many more. She shares with Cristina her rise in Shari's Berries as well as the loss of her company and rebirth of her brands

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 me about some surprising forms of life researchers are just finding and whether AI or conscious computers could ever be considered "life". Zimmer is a familiar voice on radio programs such as Radiolab and professor adjunct at Yale University. He is, to his knowledge, the only writer after whom a species of tapeworm has been named.

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 post pandemic fashion...what will THAT look like? She tells me the story of the iconic red swimsuit she designed for Farrah Fawcett (the one that now sits in the Smithsonian) and how does a creative replenish their creativity? She fills us in on her secret to sustaining her drive and energy.

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 institutions. Dezenhall is one of the nation's foremost crisis and damage control experts. . He's also an author who channels some of his most creative ideas into 11 books, his newest is "False Light".

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 of journalism a bit, cancel culture and the twitter arguments he's having on the daily when he presents studies that go against the current Covid narrative.

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 subscribers and was run out of a garage in San Diego. He fell in love with the genre and rose to become the European Chief Editor for the publication. From his home in Hong Kong, Suckling joined me for a chat about his incredible life and ongoing projects. He also tips us on new trends and the surprising wine he's enjoying right now. Pour a class and take a listen...then check him out at JamesSuckling.com

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 brand for the job hunt through his MELT-U courses and has recently written a book called: "Build Brand YoU". The pandemic has upended industries so his advice applies well to mid-career professionals too. As we head into the new year, inspire yourself with this conversation and get ready to take your life back in 2021.

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 world to help you prepare for life's stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how you are perceived, and live a more fearless life.

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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 glass ceiling in their industry they are now destroying the perception that retirement equals old and done.

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 seen Bilott's battle against DuPont. ⁠ .⁠ Now he tells me the rest of the story and how Covid factors into his work. He is innovating in his industry and a global thought leader on the topic of environmental contamination.⁠

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 generation raised to “have it all”.

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With her upcoming EP an and army of devoted fans, singer/songwriter Abigail Barlow is on the cusp of something big. We talk about the role TikTok has played in her success both as a tool to hone her craft and a platform to spread the word. You'll be singing her pop hit "Heartbreak Hotel" to yourself in the car and this hardworking, grounded and earnest young woman will earn a spot on your playlist.