• My In-Depth Conversation with a CIA Spy with Jonna Mendez

  • Sep 11 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
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My In-Depth Conversation with a CIA Spy with Jonna Mendez

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  • The conversation I had with Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise, this week on the show was simply incredible. Jonna dives into her fascinating journey—from how she became a CIA agent to navigating the challenges of being a woman in the agency. She shares jaw-dropping stories, like her first encounter with a terrorist and a grenade being thrown at her. Jonna’s story is all about empowerment and walking boldly in your gifts and talents. Tune in and get ready to be inspired to step out of your comfort zone and into the next exciting chapter of your life. Jonna’s new book, In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked is out now! In this episode: How Jonna became a certified CIA agent What it was like being kidnapped by the CIA Jonna’s first encounter with a terrorist The mental toughness required in the CIA What it was like being a woman in the CIA Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise for the CIA's Office of Technical Service, used her unique skills, including photography, to take on significant and challenging roles overseas. She is the bestselling coauthor of The Moscow Rulesand, and Argo. In her new memoir, In True Face, Jonna shares her riveting and courageous story as a female spy during the Cold War, revealing the high-stakes drama and perseverance needed to thrive in a male-dominated field. Here is my favorite quote from this episode: "I tell young women when I talk to them today, don't sit there and wait for them to give it to you. You take it.” - Jonna Mendez Do you want to hear your voice on the show? Call me and leave me a voicemail at 404-913-6460 and let me know why you love who you are! There is BONUS CONTENT in our free newsletter so make sure to subscribe at https://www.kimgravelshow.com Collecting Confidence, my best-selling book is now available in paperback with a brand new discussion guide! Click this link to buy it now. Join my Love Who You Are movement at https://lwya.com Connect with Me: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Website Connect with Jonna Mendez: Facebook Instagram Website Book: In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Support our show by supporting our Sponsors: Shopify Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify makes it easy for you to show up exactly the way you want to. Customize your online store to your style with gorgeous, flexible templates and powerful tools. Just go to Shopify.com/kim and get a free trial for only $1 per month Ro Body You lose weight, it comes back. You lose it again. It comes back again. If this cycle sounds familiar to you, there’s a better, more sustainable way to lose weight. Over 200,000 people have already chosen Ro to help them lose weight. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to https://www.ro.co/kim and pay just $99 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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