The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas

HEATHER LINDEN DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Heather Linden serves as the Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute. Prior to joining the UFC, Heather worked at the United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Division and was the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles. Heather’s previous title at the USOC was Senior High Performance Health Care Service Provider-Physical Therapist. She worked at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Clinic as part of the USOC’s multi-disciplinary sports medicine team. Heather was on staff for Team USA for the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, 2015 Parapan Am Games, 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games, and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Heather’s responsibilities at the USOC were injury prevention, designing and implementing rehabs, aiding in Elite Athlete Health Profiles, daily treatments, and practice/competition coverage. Heather is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and supports the Orthopedic Sections within APTA. Heather is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the APTA. Her certifications include Pilates Instructor, Kinesio-Tape Techniques, Mobilization with Movement, Graston, Dry Needling, Functional Movement Screen, Myofascial Decompression, Myofascial Manipulation, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Postural Restoration, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment. Heather has diverse experience in areas from pediatrics, geriatrics, amputees to vestibular disturbances; her career specialty is orthopedic manual sports physical therapy. Linden received her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University. She was an honors graduate and a collegiate varsity athlete.

Heidi Androl serves as a reporter for the FOX Sports Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) programs, covering FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHTS, FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-Views, and FOX PBC WEIGH-IN SHOWS. In her role, she’s interviewed the biggest stars of the Premier Boxing Champions, including champions and top boxers after the biggest fights, as well as during the PBC PRESS CONFERENCES and PBC WEIGH-IN SHOWS. In addition, Androl served as a reporter for FOX Sports covering the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for several years, a role that she continues currently with ESPN. Whether it is covering the playoffs from the studio, getting the scoop on the red carpet at the Grammy’s, or uncovering the best new experience on the streets of Paris, Heidi Androl has the versatility and the contagious smile to make any event a whole lot more fun! She is as hard working as they come, both on camera and off, she is always up for an adventure and is never afraid to get her hands dirty to get the job done and done right. As one of the faces of the Los Angeles Kings and the NHL, she got her start in sports building the team and the league’s online network and increasing viewership as a producer and on-air host, as well as for FOX Sports West. From there she went on to work the sidelines for the NHL, college football, NFL, UFC, and boxing. She integrates a light heart and laughter into her work. It is this unique take that caught the eye of several networks including FOX Sports, ESPN, Showtime Sports, Versus and NHL Network, which lead to work at each. She has interviewed some of the biggest names and covered some of the largest events in sports and entertainment including the Winter Olympics, the Grammys, the American Music Awards, major movie premieres, the Super Bowl, the first 3D college football broadcast, NHL broadcasts, the NHL All Star Game, the Winter Classic, NHL Awards and the Playoffs. Prior to joining the Kings, Androl worked in the Aerospace Industry and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming an International Sales Manager in charge of Global Distribution and Military Procurement. It was this that caught the eye of Donald Trump, as she was selected to participate on NBC’s “The Apprentice” appearing on Season 6. Born in the small farming community of Unionville, Michigan, Androl loves to travel and be outdoors. She currently resides in Southern California with her husband and three children.

Passionate entrepreneur. Family business leader. TRIUM EMBA Managing Director + Chairman of the Management Board at Wild Beauty GmbH Head of the hairdressing industry committee in the German industry association IKW, in which all major manufacturers are a part of Started in Wild Beauty back in 2002, since 2004 full-time Married, living in Frankfurt, Germany. One son, Christopher James 3.5 years old, married to Veronika

Patric Yumul President MINA Group Born in Southern California and raised in Las Vegas, Patric Yumul understands the high standards and precise execution of fine dining. Joining Mina Group in 2004, Yumul has put into place one of the most comprehensive training programs for Mina Group to date. Focused on creating a culture specific to each restaurant concept, Yumul builds the most enthusiastic service teams with the proper tools and knowledge, respect, responsibility, and guidance. Appointed President of Mina Group in February 2011, Yumul brings to this role not only his diligent work ethic, but depth and breadth of knowledge and overall understanding of the restaurant and hospitality industry, from big picture to intricate detail both in front of house and back. He has been a key factor in the growth of Mina Group, working closely with Michael Mina, taking the company from 4 restaurants, to over 40 today – with many more exciting opportunities to come. Yumul first met and began working with Mina in 1999, after an esteemed career path as corporate trainer and then general manager within the Bertolini restaurant organization. Yumul left the Bertolini group, committed to enhancing his expertise in fine dining, accepting an offer from Mina to open AQUA at the St. Regis Monarch Beach. There he recruited, trained and developed all management and hourly associates. The next couple of years saw Yumul traveling between southern California, San Francisco and Las Vegas, assisting at AQUA Bellagio, now MICHAEL MINA Bellagio. During this time, Yumul was promoted to operations manager for AQUA Development Corp. In 2003, Yumul was tapped by Mina to open and assume the General Manager position at SEABLUE at MGM Grand, the second restaurant to open in the Mina Group organization. Soon after, Yumul was asked to assume the Vice President of Operations role at Mina Group, responsible for restaurant openings and operations of all Mina Group restaurants. Yumul continues to set the standard for fine dining by creating fun and memorable experiences.

Anytime I get to do projects with my wife Brooklyn magic happens! Her soul is on display wherever she goes and she allows people to be themselves fully! This opportunity to be on the EMPOWERED SALON LEADERS PODCAST on Facebook! Thank you Tina, Nuala, Christine, and Rosemary for the opportunity to be on your amazing podcast! Tinablack.net

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JOSEPH MENDOZA is an example to all of us! His humble spirit and servant mentality have put him in the position to bless so many around him! His triumphant story is an inspiration to us all and a reminder that God is working all things for our good. He is an incredible family man and husband and truly elevates everyone he comes in contact with. Please help me celebrate who I refer to as the most underrated speaker in the world, as he celebrates 10 years of sobriety on the day that this episode airs!! Joseph has worked closely with Tim Storey for 8 years, and is currently the Vice President of Storey Dreams. He's been in leadership at Congregation.Family for 5 years.

When mega successful people have an impossible problem they can’t solve, they call Nic for help. Nic is a lifelong student, visionary and entrepreneur. He also loves to take naps every day. He’s had the privilege of being accused of having multiple overnight successes while giving off the appearance of barely trying and making it look easy.

Chris is a natural born leader and communicator who is passionate about helping those in his community. He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he was Vice President of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. Chris has served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters, as a local youth football and baseball coach, and President of the Tampa Gator Club. During his collegiate years, he organized and executed over 100 community service projects, accounting for over 5,000 volunteer hours. His desire to better his community has definitely molded his career choices. After award winning careers in both Television and Education, Chris now works tirelessly to ensure the financial well-being of his clients. Chris is licensed in both Securities (Series 7) as well as Life, Health & Variable Annuities (2-15). He is passionate about helping clients acquire, manage and preserve wealth so they can truly enjoy the best things in life. The best things in Chris’ life are his wife Felicia, (an accomplished pastry chef), and 2 young sons Donovan and Adrian.

Frank's beauty career spans more than 48 years starting as a shoeshine boy in a New Jersey barbershop and includes studying with Vidal Sassoon Academies and the Jingles Schools of Advanced Training in London. Frank and his wife, Belinda, started Salon Visage in 1986, which has grown into a nationally recognized company with 170 employees spread across six unique brands including Gambuzza's Barbershop, which has been voted Best Barbershop in America multiple times, and serving more than 600 clients per day in Knoxville, Tennessee. Recognized by Self magazine as one of the top 20 hairdressers in America, he is the former President and Vice-President of the exclusive Intercoiffure American/Canada organization based in Paris and has served on its board for over 25 years. A partner and board member of the Summit Salon Business Center, he is highly a sought after speaker and co-founded the Strictly Business series of seminars. Salonvisage.com