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Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd190: Why Playing Small Is Expensive When Truth Is Your Job with Cristina MendonsaAI can generate content. It cannot build credibility. Owning your voice is the leadership advantage most executives are overlooking right now. In Episode 190 of Heartbeat for Hire, Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa joins Lyndsay to unpack authentic leadership storytelling, editorial trust, and radical relevance in an AI-driven world. If you are a founder, executive, communicator, or brand leader trying to break through noise without sacrificing integrity, this episode is essential listening. About @CristinaMendonsa Cristina Mendonsa is an Emmy and Edwa...
2026-02-1829 min
Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast10. Approach Every Story & Conversation with Curiosity, Empathy & Purpose with Cristina Mendonsa🎙️ Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast – with Hannah Zackney & Cristina MendonsaIn this episode, Emmy-award-winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa joins Hannah Zackney for an inspiring conversation about storytelling, purpose, and balance. Cristina shares her journey through the ever-changing world of journalism, from the rise of independent media to the evolving demands on young reporters. She opens up about her passion for “production with a purpose,” crafting impactful documentaries like Sacred Texts of War—which helps veterans heal through narrative therapy—and Hope Rising, shedding light on human trafficking in Sacramento.Hannah and Cristina also dive into the art of storytel...
2025-03-1038 min
The Power ProfilePP#29 - Sacred Texts of War with Dr. Melinda KeenanPP#29 - Sacred Texts of War with Dr. Melinda Keenan by Cristina Mendonsa
2024-09-0734 min
The Mark Haney PodcastStorytelling at the Forefront: Cristina Mendonsa on Media and EntrepreneurshipTune in for an enlightening conversation with Cristina Mendonsa, a distinguished journalist and media entrepreneur, as she explores the profound impact of storytelling in business and media. Cristina shares her journey from television to creating her own media company, discussing her current projects including a powerful documentary on veterans and moral injury. Gain insights into the evolving media industry, the art of crisis communication, and the nuances of personal branding for leaders. This interview is a treasure trove of knowledge for aspiring journalists, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the transformative power of storytelling.FB: https://www.facebook.com...
2024-01-1852 min
Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd17: A Fresh Agenda with Cristina MendosaCristina Mendonsa is an EMMY/Murrow award-winning multimedia journalist, producer, spokesperson, speaker, and educator. She hosts the podcast "A Fresh Agenda" and is the founder of Mendosa Media. Cristina joins Lyndsay to talk about leadership, mistakes bosses make with their employees, and work-life balance. Learn more about Cristina and find her podcast here: http://www.cristinamendonsa.com/
2022-10-2643 min
Experience The BuzzCRISTINA MENDONSA | KFBK Morning Shows Anchor + Mendonsa MediaSend us a textCRISTINA MENDONSA spent 22 years as the evening news anchor at News 10. A Carmichael native and a 30-year veteran in the world of news broadcasting, Mendonsa is currently the morning news anchor on the top morning show in Sacramento at KFBK and runs her own media company called Mendonsa Media. It is hard to believe that her and long-time co-anchor Dale Schornack sat in the News 10 chair for 19 years. But that all changed a few years ago when the company decided to go 'a different direction.' The two icons were no m...
2022-07-201h 04
Pull Up Your ChairThe Evolution of Electronic Media and Career Strategy with Cristina Mendonsa (Part Two)In the conclusion of Cicely's conversation with journalist and entrepreneur, Cristina Mendonsa, Cristina shares how she started her own production company and provides some tangible advice for the next generation of broadcasters.
2022-07-1821 min
Get Your Brave On with Amanda Carroll#17 Don’t Be Afraid to Suck! Templates for Success with Journalist Cristina MendonsaIf you are lacking direction, feel stuck, and are allowing the fear of failure and other people’s opinions to limit you from moving forward in your life this podcast is for you! You will LOVE hearing the heart behind award winning journalist and my dear friend, Cristina Mendosa. I met Cristina while reporting for News 93.1 KFBK in Sacramento. I was in between jobs and she was a very supportive advocate. Now I’m blessed to be able to call her friend. I admire her. She has a morning radio news program, her own video production company, and is n...
2022-07-1241 min
The High Value Woman's Playbook#17 Don’t Be Afraid to Suck! Templates for Success with Journalist Cristina MendonsaIf you are lacking direction, feel stuck, and are allowing the fear of failure and other people’s opinions to limit you from moving forward in your life this podcast is for you! You will LOVE hearing the heart behind award winning journalist and my dear friend, Cristina Mendosa. I met Cristina while reporting for News 93.1 KFBK in Sacramento. I was in between jobs and she was a very supportive advocate. Now I’m blessed to be able to call her friend. I admire her. She has a morning radio news program, her own video production company, and is n...
2022-07-1239 minPull Up Your ChairThe Evolution of Electronic Media and Career Strategy with Cristina Mendonsa (Part One)Cicely welcomes Cristina Mendonsa to Pull Up Your Chair. Christina anchors 4 hours of radio news daily while also producing documentaries, winning awards, and mentoring upcoming journalists on career strategy and mid-career pivots. In part one, Cristina talks about her first job in journalism, the evolution of electronic media, and what inspired her to shift from television to radio.
2022-07-1119 min
The Palumbo Podcast: Your journey to a work optional lifestyle06: Working in Media w/Cristina MendonsaCristina Mendonsa is an entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, writer, executive producer, speaker and educator who tells stories with impact and heart. With more than two decades of storytelling experience across multiple platforms, she knows all the tips and tricks to the industry and mentors young journalists and corporate clients in media skills, confidence and story building. Tune in to learn more about dealing with questions you don't know the answer to, remaining objective and saving money.
2022-06-0347 min
LIFT with Richard Newman. Achieve your goals by lifting others.Powerful Storytelling: How To Tell A Great Business StoryThe power of storytelling is undeniable. By using stories to communicate your business message, you can capture your audience's attention and deliver information in a way that is both engaging and memorable. What's more, business stories can be used to inspire, educate, and motivate employees and customers alike.Cristina Mendonsa is a prime example of the impact that storytelling can have. As an award-winning journalist, she has spent over two decades crafting relevant, targeted content for nationwide media groups and broadcast networks. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her passion for telling stories with impact and heart...
2022-05-2339 min
The Bed Head Chronicles150: Navigating A Career Pivot with Cristina MendonsaSiri and Cristina Mendonsa candidly discuss maintaining integrity and professionalism in a high pressure situation, living on purpose, and navigating a career pivot.Cristina Medonsa is an award-winning broadcaster and brand storyteller TV/Radio/Digital Creative problem-solver connecting vision and content to increase reputation and reach. With more than two decades of storytelling experience across multiple platforms, she has a passion for creating relevant, transparent stories that showcase the strength, resilience, and beauty in our communities and each other.What You Will Learn:Recovering from intense emotionsOwning your mistakesManaging other people's opinionsShifting your perspectiveLove...
2022-03-1037 minThe Power ProfileEpisode 102 Author, Amber GarzaAmber 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.
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2021-07-1821 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #101 - COVID Lost and LearnedThis 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.
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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.
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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
2021-06-2319 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #100 Shari Fitzpatrick of Berried in ChocolateShari 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...
2021-04-2231 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #93 Evy PoumpourasFormer 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.
2020-11-1331 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #92 Colette Carlson - Mindset & Human BehaviorEpisode #92 Colette Carlson - Mindset & Human Behavior by Cristina Mendonsa
2020-10-2833 minThe Power Profile#90 Robert Bilott - Dark WatersIt was a dark secret that connected a growing number of unexplained deaths.
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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.
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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.
2020-09-0733 minThe Power Profile#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 generation raised to “have it all”.
2020-08-2326 minThe Power Profile#88 Filmmaker John Waters - Mr. Know it All#88 Filmmaker John Waters - Mr. Know it All by Cristina Mendonsa
2020-08-1622 minThe Power Profile#87 Singer:Songwriter Abigail BarlowWith 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.
2020-08-1021 minThe Power Profile#86 Dot Lung - Mother of Social DragonsMy guest is Dot Lung, "Mother of Social Media Dragons". She grew up in LA with a very traditional path through college and into her career but always wanted to travel the world (like so many of us!) Dot did it, ending up in Barcelona and becoming the secret social weapon for many companies. In this interview, she talks about her "DRAGON" method of growing your socials and harnessing a beast that works for you 24/7.
2020-07-1432 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #85 Allen Gannett - The Creative CurveNEW EPISODE #85 - #AFRESHAGENDA
In the midst of a global lockdown, a new wave people have joined the “creator economy”. The creator economy encompasses everything from professional creatives to first-time creators that are producing content as both a coping mechanism and strategic business play.
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My guest is Allen Gannett, author speaker and tech entrepreneur. His book, "The Creative Curve" explores the possibilities for creativity in all of us.
2020-06-0423 minThe Power Profile#84 Pallas Hupé Cotter - Make Your Life Pop!Pallas is an award winning author and speaker, a brand strategist with a method called "Pop" designed to help you build the life you deserve. We knew each other in her former life as a television news anchor. Now she inspires people around the world from her home in New Zealand
2020-05-2719 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #83 Betsey Johnson - Fashion DesignerHer designs are whimsical and considered "over the top", Betsey Johnson is an American fashion designer with decades of happy customers and inspirational creations. We chat about her famous clients, how she leveraged her early childhood experiences to grow her brand and about a life lived on the cutting edge of New York fashion.
Also in this episode, a bonus interview with Nicole DiRocco, creator of Nicolita Swimwear and consultant to designers in Los Angeles. We chat about the resurgence of manufacturing in the LA garment district due to manufacturing and why she says now is a crucial time for...
2020-04-1840 minThe Power Profile#82 Mark Haney - HaneyBiz.ComMy guest today is Mark Haney...if you are involved in the entrepreneurial world in Northern California you know the name. Not only has he started dozens of businesses….he has and continues to work with entrepreneurs on their own businesses. He’s the president of the Sacramento Entrepreneurs Organization and runs his own HaneyBiz solutions for entrepreneurs. He has a podcast, a radio show and has not only put his moral support and business acumen to work for others...but his money too...he’s invested in quite a few businesses. He’s optimistic by nature, always ready with encourag...
2020-04-0834 minThe Power ProfileEpisode 80 - Covid19 - Frontline PerspectivesWhether we are reporting for a network or creating for clients we are story tellers at heart. For this episode of AFA, we've pulled together friends from across the country to look at 4 cities through the eyes of three professional storytellers. Will Frampton is the founder/CEO of McLeod Media, a creative services firm in Boston. Will is also an award-winning journalist with 15 years in broadcast news. Robert Ray is a current reporter having worked for Fox News and Al Jazeera and the Associated Press before going freelance. He is based in Atlanta but spending a lot of time in...
2020-04-0121 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #79 F'UP Nights With Micah KearnsMicah Kearns joins me for a conversation about celebrating failure. As the founder of the Sacramento F'up nights, he chats about what attracted him to the event and why he wanted to bring it to his hometown. Information on F'up nights below. Please note: The episode does use the complete name so if you have an aversion to the actual four letter word, be warned.
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fuckupnightssac/
Eventbrite event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuckup-nights-sacramento-vol-vi-tickets-92791272193
Website: https://fuckupnights.com/sacramento/
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahkearns/
2020-02-2223 min
The Power ProfileEpisode 78 - Matthew Grishman "Financial Sobriety"Matthew Grishman is obsessed with challenging the status quo and conventional thinking. He was raised with Wall Street ideals and spent 20 years trying to acquire stuff and conquer the world. After a hard fall from grace in 2005, he began to develop new core beliefs about life, leadership, relationships, and money that ran very counter to my Wall Street upbringing. This author, speaker and innovator is now spreading his message of "Financial Sobriety" to help others by being raw and real about how he overcame personal financial ruin and how those lessons are now helping others. Rarely do you meet someone...
2020-02-0330 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #77 Suzanne SomersMy conversation with Suzanne Somers covers the span of her up and down, triumphant and tragic career and life through early success with Threes Company, her loss of that job when she dared ask for pay equity and her rise through Vegas, product lines and health activism.
She appeared in the television role of Chrissy Snow on Three's Company and as Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step and along the way, became a Las Vegas favorite and launched her business empire with the "ThighMaster".
I really push Suzanne on how and why she was able to pivot when Hollywood...
2020-01-2542 min
Online Video Made EasyThe Secrets of a TV News Anchor: Developing On-Camera Confidence for Livestreaming and Recorded Videos with Cristina Medonsa #005 How can you develop more on-camera confidence when you livestream or record videos for your online course, social media platforms, or web site? In this episode, Kerry chats with Sacramento, CA broadcaster Cristina Mendonsa, a longtime TV news anchor before redefining herself as an entrepreneur. content creator and radio news anchor. She reveals the top secrets that can help you prepare better, feel more confident, and look and sound your best on camera. For over two decades, Cristina has demonstrated her passion for telling stories with impact and heart by crafting h...
2020-01-2238 minThe Power Profile#76 Dr. David Sinclair - Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have ToDr. David Sinclair is author of "Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To" Dr. Sinclair was named one of Time Magazine's "Most Influential" people. This Harvard researcher reveals a bold new theory on why we age and talks to Cristina about his cutting edge research on how to extend our lifespans. He also reveals something about himself not heard in any other interview.
2019-11-2431 minThe Power Profile#75 - Lisa Thee High Tech EntrepreneurHigh tech entrepreneur Lisa Thee joins us to talk about creating an AI assisted app to help prevent human trafficking, child pornography and school violence. Lisa talks about a life changing event she experienced while traveling overseas...what shocked her into taking the leap into her own business.
2019-11-1533 min
Former Navy SEAL Jason "Jay" RedmanJason Redman on A Fresh Agenda with Cristina Mendonsa || 10/31/19Listen to Retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jason "Jay" Redman as a guest on A Fresh Agenda with Cristina Mendonsa discussing several topics going on in today's political climate.Connect with Jason "Jay" Redman👇✔ Jason "Jay" Redman Social Media➤ https://jasonredman.com➤ https://facebook.com/jasonredmanww➤ https://twitter.com/jasonredmanww➤ https://bit.ly/30PTKQ2 (YouTube channel)✔ A Fresh Agenda Social Media➤ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fresh-agenda/id1338515491
2019-11-0438 minThe Power Profile#74 - Jason Redman - The Trident & The PivotJason Redman is a retired US Navy SEAL and NYT best selling author. He speaks and trains and motivates all over the country, telling his story of discipline and resilience while helping his clients develop those skills in their own professional lives. His upcoming book "Overcome" will be available in bookstores on December 9th and is available for pre-sale through his website: JasonRedman.com
2019-10-3138 minThe Power ProfileValorie Burton - It's About Time #73Modern life has evolved in a way that sets us up for stress, pressure, and overload. Valorie talks to Cristina about how to choose the meaningful over the urgent in a world where that is becoming harder than ever to do. Burton is the author of twelve books on personal development, founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute and an international speaker on resilience and happiness.
2019-10-1029 min
Harry S. DentHarry S. Dent on the Fresh Agenda Podcast with Cristina Mendonsa || 9/9/19Rogue Economist Harry S. Dent on the Fresh Agenda Podcast with Cristina Mendonsa.Connect with Harry S. Dent👇✔ Harry S. Dent Social Media➤ https://harrydent.com➤ https://facebook.com/dentresearch➤ https://twitter.com/harrydentjr ✔ Fresh Agenda Social Media➤ http://www.cristinamendonsa.com/fresh-agenda-project➤ https://www.facebook.com/CristinaMendonsaNews
2019-09-1043 minThe Power ProfileEpisode #72 Harry DentHe's raw and unfiltered but Harry Dent will always let you know whats on his mind. This writer/economist has been predicting the boom and bust cycles of the global economy since the 1970's and talks with Cristina about all things 2020, geopolitics, the election and the emerging economic powers to watch in the next few decades.
2019-09-1043 minThe Power ProfileDr. Suvrat Bhargave: A Moment of Insight #71Affectionately known as "Dr. B" for his "relatable expertise", Psychiatrist, Dr. Bhargave is highly sought after to lecture locally and nationally on a broad range of topics pertaining to personal growth, effective parenting, relationship satisfaction, and mental health conditions. His new book is called A Moment of Insight: Universal Lessons From a Psychiatrist's Couch
2019-09-0330 minThe Power ProfileJenny Blake - Pivot Again! Episode #70"After launching in 2016 as the top career pick by Axiom Best Business Books, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake is now the go-to career development framework for forward-thinking organizations, pivoters, and entrepreneurs." I chat up Jenny again on all things life-balance, career-choice and how to get what you truly want in life
2019-08-1830 minThe Power ProfileBlake "The Beast" McKernan - Episode #69Blake "The Beast" McKernan - Episode #69 by Cristina Mendonsa
2019-07-2836 min
The Power ProfileDr. Zubin "ZDoggMD" Damania Episode #68From medical issue song parodies to hitting back hard on the anti-vax movement, Dr. Zubin "ZDoggMD" Damania takes no prisoners on the most serious topics in healthcare today. This Stanford doctor turned his comedic side hustle into a movement to change healthcare. He created Turntable Health which was an ambitious urban revitalization health care movement funded by the CEO of Zappos.com.
With his weekly show, "Incident Report", he uses humor to skewer some of the more offensive, ridiculous and dysfunctional aspects of our healthcare system. He speaks nationally and despite calling out healthcare foibles, Dr. Damania remains an optimist...
2019-06-1838 minThe Power ProfileCharlie LeDuff - Episode #67Detroit reporter Charlie LeDuff has a manic energy, a provocative storytelling style and is a great conversationalist. We jump from immigration to global trade, to local news and where life as a reporter has taken him. His new is book, "Sh*t Show, The Country is Collapsing...And The Ratings Are Great". Charlie is always raw, never boring and insightful on so many topics.
2019-06-0542 minThe Power ProfileKate White - Cosmo Boss to Suspense Novelist -Episode #66All of those sexy headlines...Cosmopolitan Magazine is the international magazine that set a new standard for discussion of relationships, sex, health, careers, self-improvement, and celebrity. For 14 years Kate White led the brand as Editor-in-Chief.
She is now the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels of suspense: eight Bailey Weggins mysteries and five standalone psychological thrillers, including The Secrets You Keep. Her next suspense novel, Such a Perfect Wife, will be published on May 7.
She has also written several career based books starting with "Why Good Girls Don't Get Ahead....But Gutsy Girls Do" (1995)
2019-05-0334 minThe Power ProfileDisrupt Yourself! Whitney Johnson - Episode #65Whitney Johnson is a leading thinker on driving corporate innovation through personal disruption. You’ve heard this word a lot but with Whitney, we’re going to get into disruption innovation as art, not only in your professional life but your personal life too. Whitney Johnson is a former award-winning stock analyst on Wall Street...she is a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program and the author of Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work
as well as Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve.
She was so easy...
2019-04-2038 min
The Power ProfileKathy Ireland Episode #64Kathy Ireland is best known as a supermodel in the 1980's and 90's but as a businesswoman, she has surpassed that success 10 fold. Kathy Ireland Worldwide has made her one of the wealthiest former models in the world and 2 billion in products carry her company's brand.
From furniture to pet products to diamonds, Kathy Ireland's products span the lives and tastes of all demographics. Her philanthropic pursuits include a dedication to education, disease research, and HIV/AIDS.
She is funny and kind and full of great advice too. You'll enjoy the conversation.
2019-04-0926 min2019-04-0926 minThe Power ProfileGet Social with Alejandro Reyes -Episode #63One of the pioneers of social influencing in Sacramento, Alejandro Reyes is back in his hometown for a visit and shares insights on building your tribe, creating content people will actually watch and how to effectively use social for your business.
I profiled Alejandro 10 years ago for a project I produced for the Centers for International Trade and he's only grown his skills since then. Take a listen and if you're interested in more, he's offering a free master class in social influencing April 2nd.
2019-03-3121 minThe Power ProfileDawn Cannon- FinelyOrganized.net Episode #62Dawn Cannon- FinelyOrganized.net Episode #62 by Cristina Mendonsa
2019-03-1330 minThe Power ProfileTim Thompson of RevThink.comTim Thompson is the CEO of RevThink.com, a consultancy for creative entrepreneurs. He's worked on huge films and award shows and now he helps others position their careers for maximum impact. He's also developed a model called, "The Four Stages of a Creative Career" which can apply to professionals in any industry.
2019-03-0434 minThe Power ProfileSusan Packard - Co Founder of HGTV Episode #61She was co-founder of Home and Garden Television and helped shape the movement of content at HGTV, CNBC and The Food Network. Susan Packard now writes, speaks and coaches men and women in business. Her new book is FULLY HUMAN -3 STEPS TO GROW YOUR EMOTIONAL FITNESS IN WORK, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE
We chat about emotional fitness, creativity, why its all blue skies for content creators and the changing landscape of D2C media.
2019-02-2622 minThe Power ProfileEmma Smith "Whispers Red" - Episode #60Whispers Red is is Emma Smith, a London based ASMRtist and sound healer with millions of views to her weekly videos. ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. Just google the term and you'll find many explanations but those who love these whisper videos say the soft sounds and voices leave them relaxed and calm. Since first becoming a YouTube thing in 2010, whisper videos and the sub culture of people who love them has grown into the millions. ASMR has even become mainstream with Zoe Kravitz's super bowl ad bringing ASMR to a massive television audience. Advertisers are now seeking out...
2019-02-1935 minThe Power ProfileCelebrity Chef (and so much more) Tyler Florence - Episode #59He’s a chef, television host, documentary director, winemaker, app builder…is there anything Tyler Florence can’t do? In short, no. We chat with Tyler about the source of his creativity, how early experiences led him to food as his first artistic medium and since this is Valentines Day week…what is the most romantic meal?
2019-02-1239 minThe Power ProfileHome Exchange with Emmanuel Arnaud - Episode #58Imagine staying anywhere in the world...for free. Luxury accommodations, sweet Paris apartments, a quaint cottage in Italy or 185 other countries. The catch is that you must trust your own home to a stranger. Curious? So was I so I chatted with the president of Home Exchange. This is creative, productive travel and with an open mind...the world is yours.
2019-02-0726 minThe Power ProfileJim & Sabin from Cousins Maine Lobster - Episode #57They say the beginning was chaotic and confusing, yet promising and exciting. In 2012 when Cousins Maine Lobster hit the streets in LA, they had one truck, a small staff and very little restaurant experience. Thankfully, they had passion and an amazing product. From day one, people would line up 50 to 60 people deep.
A few years later on Shark Tank, they explained how they wanted to grow the concept and got one of the "sharks" to invest. Dozens of trucks now sell their famous lobster rolls around the country.
They've just opened their first international location in Taiwan with an eye...
2019-01-2834 minThe Power ProfileGlen Hiemstra - Futurist - Episode #56Glen Hiemstra is an internationally respected expert on future trends, long-range planning and creating the preferred future. Join us for a conversation about how we solve climate change, electrifying all transportation, tech and space exploration. He also has some exercises for you to position yourself for your best future.
2019-01-2235 minThe Power ProfileBlair Morrison - International Cross Fit, Entrepreneur - Episode #55Blair Morrison talks about how to keep that physical goal alive past January...how he has managed to turn a passion into a lifestyle and career and how having masters in history from Oxford comes into play. Known as "Tie Dye Nation" when competing internationally, he dispels the myths of the "hard-core" cross fit movement and how he stays creative in a world where he's counted on to motivate others constantly.
2019-01-1231 min
The Power ProfileGordon Tredgold - Transform Leadership F.A.S.T - Episode #54We're off to a great start in 2019 with Gordon Tredgold. Gordon is a specialist in Transformational Leadership with extensive global and international experience gained from leading large-scale transformation programs for blue-chip companies.
Gordon and I chat about his FAST program for transforming personal and professional goals into action as well as what constitutes good leadership.
WWW.GordonTredgold.com
2019-01-0837 min
The Power ProfileA Fresh Agenda - Best Of 2018 - Episode #5312 thought leaders in one episode! We look back on 2018 and ask some of our favorite guests: How do you replenish your creativity and productivity?
Why does a brain researcher take a hot shower to recharge her creativity? What surprising thing does a Stanford creativity professor do to keep her creative? What's so magical about the city of Krakow for creativity and how can meditating on airplane help replenish your creative engine?
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2018-12-3029 min
The Power ProfileAFA - Jim Phillips : Living in Full Expression - Episode #52Jim Phillips is a life strategist, speaker, author with books and a soon to be released film on the way. Cristina and Jim chat about the 3 truths that will set you free, the 7 key strategies for mastering your life's goals and how to live a life in full expression.
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2018-12-1541 minThe Power ProfileTina Seelig, Stanford Professor of Creativity and Innovation - Episode #51Dive into the study of creativity and innovation with Stanford professor Tina Seelig. Dr. Seelig earned her PhD in Neuroscience at Stanford Medical School, and has been a management consultant, entrepreneur, and author of 17 books, including Insight Out (2016), inGenius (2012), and What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 (2009).
2018-12-0930 min
The Power ProfileAuthor, Teacher: Gordana Biernat - MyPowerTalk.Com - Episode #50It was only after I scheduled the interview did I realize Gordana and I were born on the same day at almost the same time. That was the omen for a good interview!
Gordana is one of Oprah's top 100 soul teachers and you'll understand why after our conversation. She tweets most of her wisdom but has a book out now called:
#KnowTheTruth - Why Knowing Who You Are Changes Everything
This Swedish writer and teacher, has a calming, confident wisdom that will have you taking a 50,000 foot view of your own creative life and purpose. Enjoy!
2018-11-2538 min
The Power ProfileBen Kugler - Careersolutions.biz - Episode #49Ben Kugler is an author and career/relationship consultant with careersolutions.biz
We chat about how to measure motivation, pivoting to the career you really want and his personal epiphany that led him to a life he loves full time.
2018-11-1731 min
The Power ProfilePeterRubin From Wired - Episode #48Peter Rubin is an editor for Wired Magazine and author of
Future Presence: How Virtual Reality Is Changing Human Connection, Intimacy, and the Limits of Ordinary Life
We chat about VR gaming, pornography, early adopters, outliers and how we are all most likely to start using the technology.
Cristina also discusses VR as the latest packaging for existing messages and what she's reading now.
2018-11-0638 min
The Power ProfileTravis Fox -Architect of Being - Episode #47Travis Fox holds doctorates in Psychology and Clinical Hypnotherapy. His Architect of Being program transforms lives by teaching people to reverse engineer their own hypnotic barriers. Travis and Cristina discuss rediscovering your purpose, moving past anger and why time is of the essence to do both.
2018-10-3042 min
The Power ProfileRachel Hollis Author, Girl Wash Your Face - Episode #46Rachel Hollis is an American author, motivational speaker and founder of her own media company. Her self-help book Girl, Wash Your Face has spent more than 17 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list.
2018-10-2235 min
The Power ProfileDr. Ernie Bodai - Breast Cancer Stamp Creator - Episode #45Talk about grit! More than 20 years after creating the breast cancer research stamp, Dr. Bodai is still going strong in research for a cure. The stamp has raised over a BILLION dollars and is funding cutting-edge research on treatment and clinical trials. Dr. Bodai talks about those lonely days when no one thought his stamp idea would fly and how he stays creative and inspired to continue innovating.
2018-10-0944 min
The Power ProfileBeverly Parenti The Last Mile - Episode #44How do you start a tech incubator in one of the country's most secure prisons? Ask Beverly Parenti, co-founder of The Last Mile. She explains how this tech incubator inside San Quentin Prison is making a difference in the lives of hundreds of people. She is an innovator, entrepreneur and quickly becoming a thought leader on the topic of rehabilitation and the transformation of lives.
2018-10-0336 min
The Power ProfileSilvia Damiano Make Me A Leader - Episode #43Silvia Domiano talks about her i4 method of leadership, her new movie and how she uses a shower to spark creativity.
2018-09-2536 minThe Power ProfileRemi Adeleke - Navy SEAL, Author, Actor - Episode #42Remi Adeleke - Navy SEAL, Author, Actor - Episode #42 by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-09-1827 minThe Power ProfileJohn Reese - Music Executive SGE - Episode #41John Reese - Music Executive SGE - Episode #41 by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-09-1121 minThe Power ProfileGair Maxwell - Reinvention Chronicles (best of) - Episode #39Gair Maxwell - Reinvention Chronicles (best of) - Episode #39 by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-08-2633 min
The Power ProfileBrad Staats - Author, Never Stop LearningBrad Staats - Author, Never Stop Learning by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-08-2039 minThe Power ProfileJamie Wright - Author, The Very Worst MissionaryJamie Wright - Author, The Very Worst Missionary by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-08-0732 minThe Power ProfileMike McNamara - MBAR LLC., Talent Blvd.Mike McNamara consults many of the faces you see on TV and top executives you read about. We start with a discussion of broadcast journalism but quickly move to Mike's career pivots and tips to keep in mind as you transform within your own industry.
2018-07-2938 minThe Power ProfileSuper Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg (Replay)I've included new segments of my conversation with Leigh Steinberg as well as a fresh opening comments segment and a fresh tag. Enjoy!
2018-07-2230 minThe Power ProfileCarrie Waterman - Moringa Researcher from UC DavisCarrie Waterman - Moringa Researcher from UC Davis by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-07-1530 minThe Power ProfileAngelo Garcia, President Lucas Real Estate HoldingsWhat makes a meaningful property? How do you think creatively when negotiating? I'm up in Oregon this week at a family property with special meaning to me....and we chat with Angelo Garcia, President of Lucas Real Estate Holdings. He purchases and maintains the real estate assets of filmmaker George Lucas. I also have a fun article to share about improving your brain function. Join me for a half hour!
2018-07-0830 min
The Power ProfileBeverly Parenti - Cofounder of The Last MileThe dynamic Beverly Parenti joins us to talk about cofounding The Last Mile. This serial entrepreneur and her equally talented husband have created a tech incubator within San Quentin Correctional Center and have grown the concept to other institutions. Reducing recidivism was the original goal but the mission has grown and Parenti talks about how she draws inspiration from the men and women creating new paths and new lives for themselves.
2018-07-0237 min
The Power ProfilePam Marrone, CEO of Marrone Bio InnovationsPam Marrone is CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations of Davis, CA. Her company develops bio-friendly pesticides and pioneers new methods of organic growing and production. She is also a strong visionary leader who is also very team-focused. In our conversation she describes her start, the rough patches and the growth and profitabity she's been able to bring to her company while mentoring other start ups.
2018-06-2525 minThe Power ProfileBest of from the Sacramento Speakers Series Pollan, Leno, Greene & StrayedBest of from the Sacramento Speakers Series Pollan, Leno, Greene & Strayed by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-06-1930 minThe Power ProfilePatty McCord - Former Netflix Culture Architect and Innovation LeaderPatty McCord - Former Netflix Culture Architect and Innovation Leader by Cristina Mendonsa
2018-06-0937 min
The Power ProfileJanice Bryant Howroyd - CEO and Founder of Act 1 Talent & TechnologyJanice Bryant Howroyd is the first African American woman to run a billion dollar company. She is also a warm, thoughtful, inspirational speaker and thought leader. Janice and Cristina chat about her business, the Act1 group and how she stays creative while running a global company.
2018-05-1833 min
The Power ProfileKristina Roth - SuperShe IslandKristina Roth is the powerhouse founder of SuperShe, a global organization to connect women. She is preparing to welcome the first class of SuperShe to her private island off the coast of Finland where a handpicked group of ladies will spend the Summer wake boarding, hiking, learning and building relationships.
2018-04-2229 min
The Power ProfileDoug Lipp and lessons from Disney UDoug Lipp, author of "Disney U" shares lessons from the company culture of Disney and what four core values have guided every aspect of decision-making for the company. Doug currently travels and lectures to companies around the world.
2018-03-0520 min
The Power ProfileAFA MelissaWashingtonMelissa Washington is a Navy veteran and the founder of Melissa Washington, Inc. and Women Veterans Alliance. She is a speaker, author, podcaster, award winner, and LinkedIn workshop trainer who is passionate about connecting with people to engage, educate and inspire others across the nation.
2018-02-2620 min
The Power ProfileDaron Rahlves - American World Cup alpine ski racerDaron Rahlves is the most decorated American male downhill and Super G ski racer. Through World cup wins and a trip to the Vancouver Olympics, Daron's racing career spanned two decades and he still assists the US Olympic Ski team with training and mentoring. During this interview he talks to Cristina about the methods that made him a top competitor, his opinion on the current games in South Korea and how lessons from his sport apply to anyone's life.
2018-02-1831 min
The Power ProfileRomance Novelist, Author, Attorney: Erin LyonInnovator, author and attorney Erin Lyon takes a new twist on Romance writing and wears the genre of "Chick Lit" proudly. She talks to Cristina about creativity, modern love and tells us how she gets into the mood to write those steamy scenes.
2018-02-1220 min
The Power ProfileAFA - HectorAlvarez, Threat Assessment ExpertThis interview with Hector Alvarez is about assessing threats in the workplace or at school. Hector chats with Cristina about what human psychology tells us about how we perceive threats and three things to do if you find yourself in the middle of a violent situation.
2018-01-2621 min
The Power ProfileErik Schmid of Red Bus Brewing CompanyAfter owning a chain of successful home brew stores, Erik Schmid is opening the first industrial brewing company in the city of Folsom. He talks about his inspiration for Red Bus, what he learned all those years helping home brewers and trends in beer for 2018.
2018-01-2118 min2018-01-1125 min
The Power ProfileAFA9 Dr Anthony WhiteDr. Anthony White is a life coach and business consultant. We talk to him about what to look for in a life coach, what people struggle with most and how he developed his style of consulting. Be inspired!
2018-01-0420 minThe Power ProfileAFA#9 Dr Anthony White, LifecoachA conversation with Dr. Anthony White, life coach and business consultant. He talks about what to look for in a life coach, what people struggle with most and how he developed his methods. Join us for a bit of inspiration as you set personal/professional goals for the year!
2018-01-0420 minThe Power ProfileAFA#8 RebelCoastWine - 1:1:2018When the ball drops on 2018, California becomes the largest legal weed market in the world. With the new recreational law comes a flood of entrepreneurs and innovators as well as regulators and legal teams.
In this interview we talk to Chip Forsythe of Rebel Coast Winery. They are making the first ever marijuana wine using a method they innovated to comply with the new law and offer customers a new experience.
2017-12-3120 min
The Power ProfileAFA #7 Best Of 2017! Jay Leno, Cheryl Strayed & Brian GreeneThis is a "best of" for 2017! This end of year podcast features some of my favorite interviews with innovators. Jay Leno chats about his car show, Brian Green gives us a tutorial on time travel and Cheryl Strayed talks about her method for writing.
2017-12-2424 minThe Power ProfileAFA-Episode 6 - Comedian, Mike BetancourtAFA-Episode 6 - Comedian, Mike Betancourt by Cristina Mendonsa
2017-12-1127 min
The Power ProfileAFA Episode 4 JennyBlakeInterview - 7:25:17, 10.22 AMCristina Mendonsa interviews author, speaker and career coach Jenny Blake. Blake's book Pivot: The only move that matters is your next one was named Business Insider's "7 books that will change the way you work in 2017". Friendly and engaging, Blake describes her method and how we all need to be ready to pivot creatively in our careers.
2017-07-2521 min
The Power ProfileCherylStrayed , Author - Episode #1CherylStrayed , Author - Episode #1 by Cristina Mendonsa
2017-05-0913 min
The Philippe Matthews ShowCristina Mendonsa: Sacramento’s Best News JournalistCristina Mendonsa is a hard-hitting, no-nonsense, committed, strong-willed journalist that is an asset not only for News 10 but for the broadcasting industry as well.
Mendonsa was born in Oakland, California, on November 11, 1970, though she spent most of her growing-up years in Carmichael, California. After she finished high school at Del Campo, she attended University of Colorado-Denver but later moved to Sacramento State University, which honored her with Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest recognition bestowed by the university April 29, 2010.
2012-09-3000 min