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Former CIA Spy: How to Eliminate Self-Doubt, Build Confidence, and Protect Yourself in Today’s World

August 17, 2026·1h 9m·5-min readinterviewbiography
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Jonna Mendez, the former chief of disguise for the CIA, shares how a life of reinvention, courage, and ingenuity shaped her 30-year career in espionage, offering timeless wisdom on identity, intuition, and the power of small steps in the face of global challenges.


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