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My shero, Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise, returns for Part 2 with more stories straight out of a spy movie! This week, she reveals how she disguised herself in front of the President, collaborated with Hollywood magicians, and how her husband’s experiences inspired the film Argo. Jonna’s journey highlights how women grow stronger with age and offers invaluable advice for reaching your goals. This episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and incredible stories that you won't want to miss!
Jonna’s new book, In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked is out now!
In this episode:
How Jonna disguised herself in front of the President
Jonna’s experience with love and relationships during her CIA career
Planning intelligence operations in the CIA
Common CIA myths debunked
How her husband’s story inspired the movie Argo
Key advice for women to achieve their dreams
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 think women should aim higher. I think they should ask for more. I think they should expect more. I think if you combine all those things you will end up having more.” - Jonna Mendez
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