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

The Kim Gravel Show

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

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