If you live in Alabama, you probably know “The Weather Lady,” Harmony Mendoza. It’s almost a year since she hung up her television hat after 13 years with WVTM 13, so we wanted to connect for a temperature check to see what she’s been up to.

Join our host, Alison Castellano and her husband, former meteorologist turned financial advisor, Adrian Castellano as they sit down with Harmony to discuss her transition from TV to philanthropy. Listen as Harmony shares insights from her broadcasting experience and involvement in community organizations like Black Warrior Riverkeeper and Goodwill. 

She also delves into her passion for environmental issues and community service through the Vortex Project – a study with Dr. Laura Myers that they hope will enhance household risk, improve crisis communication during severe weather events, and save lives through improved warning systems. 

Droplets of information shared in this episode include: 

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• How Harmony embraced her “weather lady” persona and utilized social media 
  
• A glimpse into her personal life including her recent engagement
  
• Goals for the Vortex Project and her partnership with Dr. Laura Myers
  
• The role emergency managers and TV meteorologists play concerning community safety
  
• And more
  

Resources:

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• Black Warrior Riverkeeper
  
• Goodwill: Alabama
  
• Magic City Classic
  
• International Association of Emergency Managers—IAEM USA Region 4 Conference
  
• Dr. Laura Myers, Senior Research Scientist, University of Alabama
  
• To receive the Vortex Project Survey, email Dr. Laura Myers at Laura.myers@ua.edu
  

Connect with Alison Castellano:

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• Iter Financial Wellness
  
• LinkedIn: Alison Castellano
  
• YouTube: The BamCam Podcast
  
• Email: alison@iterfw.com
  
• Call Alison: 205-504-9868
  

Connect with Adrian Castellano:

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• Iter Financial Wellness
  
• LinkedIn: Adrian Castellano
  
• Email: adrian@iterfw.com
  
• Call Adrian: 813-385-2804
  

Connect with Harmony Mendoza: 

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• https://harmonymendoza.com/
  
• LinkedIn: Harmony Mendoza
  
• YouTube: Harmony Mendoza
  
• Instagram: Harmony Mendoza
  
• Weather Girl Talk Blog
  
• X: Harmony Mendoza
  

About Harmony Mendoza:

Harmony Mendoza has been actively forecasting the weather as an On-Air Meteorologist in The Deep South for almost 25 years. Meteorologist Harmony Mendoza can be seen on WVTM 13 On-Air/Online, serving as their Weekend Morning Meteorologist for almost 13 years.

Harmony received degrees from Florida State University, majoring in meteorology and geography and minors in physics and mathematics. After graduation, Harmony continued her education at Mississippi State University’s Certified Broadcast Meteorology Program emphasizing satellite interpretation.

After graduation, Harmony forecasted the weather for WRBL in Columbus, GA, then off to Sweet Home Alabama in 2010. Meteorologist Harmony Mendoza joined the WVTM 13 Weather team in 2010 and has seen central Alabama through record-breaking historic weather events including the April 27, 2011, Super Tornado Outbreak.