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About Monavations

The science behind happiness—applied to real life.

Monavations is a science-based coaching and speaking practice designed to help individuals and teams build resilience, emotional clarity, and sustainable well-being.

Through practical tools and a supportive community, this work helps people and organizations navigate stress, change, and everyday life with more steadiness and intention.

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Meet Mona Friday-Rodríguez

Founder of Monavations

Mona Friday-Rodríguez is an Army veteran and neuroscience-informed coach who helps people navigate stress, communicate clearly, and show up at their best—in work and in everyday life. Through one-to-one coaching, small group work, and speaking engagements, Mona helps individuals and organizations build practical skills for handling life’s ups and downs—from everyday stress to more complex challenges. Her work is grounded in an understanding of how the brain and body respond to stress, shaping everything from daily reactions to high-stakes or traumatic experiences.

At its core, Mona’s work is about helping people better understand themselves, navigate life with more clarity, and do it alongside others—not alone.

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Experience & Credentials

A foundation of science, training, and real-world experience.

M.S. in Health Psychology
Certified Neuroscience Coach
Certified Positive Psychology Coach
Certified Breathwork Coach (Pranayama)
PAX Certified for Child & Youth Development

Former teacher with B.S in Elementary Eduction

Army Veteran & Former Military Photojournalist / Media Relations Specialist

Trusted By & Real-World Experience

Mona has worked across a wide range of individuals, organizations, and subject matters—from youth to adults, everyday life challenges to more complex, high-stakes environments.

Experience Mona’s Approach

This workshop clip offers a glimpse into how Mona helps people understand stress, communication, and real-life challenges in a practical, relatable way.

Testimonials

What this work looks like in real life—shared by people who have experienced meaningful shifts in how they think, respond, and connect.

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If anyone wants or needs to find positivity in their life, they should work with Mona! I had experienced a loss that took my joy and Mona’s coaching took me from ‘take it for granted that we breathe’ to feeling healthier and bringing back the sunshine that used to pour out of me. As a secondary bonus my physician said the breathing exercises I now do regularly will keep my insides functioning better post surgery. Mona is an exceptional human!
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Dee
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I had recently had a painful loss and although I’ve always tried to stay in a positive mindset, I was definitely spiraling in my grief. Mona’s ability to truly hear me, empathize in such an authentic way and guide me through the tough moments was something so special. I’ve adapted several of her methods and feel so much calmer and optimistic.
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