Hi! I’m Paola Mendez.
I am a hypnotherapist, published author, and the kind spirit behind The Blogger Union. Finding and cataloging awesomeness in the world has become an obsession for me — and Cool Gifting is where I organize that addiction and share it with you.
Do you ever agonize over what to get someone? You want the gift to feel personal, to get that real “you shouldn’t have!” reaction — but between work, errands, and day-to-day life, the search turns into a chore and you end up grabbing another gift card. That’s why I started Cool Gifting. This is where I hunt down gifts for the people you love — and that includes you. Yes, you! Treating yourself to something that makes you smile isn’t an indulgence; it’s a way of celebrating yourself. So whether you’re shopping for a birthday, planning a party, or just having a “because I deserve it” moment, I do the digging so you can do the delighting.
If something I recommend earns you a happy dance from someone you love, please tell me about it — say hello through the contact page. It genuinely makes my day, and it helps me keep the ideas relevant to you.
A couple of other things about me:
Mochi Zen
I created Mochi Zen, my hypnotherapy app. Its motto is “Heal What’s Underneath” — guided Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) sessions that work on the root cause, not just the symptoms, with programs for weight loss, anxiety, and insomnia, plus journaling, habit tracking, and calming exercises. You can try the whole thing free for 7 days at mochi-zen.com.
Pao Hypnosis
I offer one-on-one hypnotherapy services to help people make changes in their lives. South Florida locals can book in-person sessions, and for everyone else around the world sessions are available via Zoom. Find out more on the Pao Hypnosis page.
Buy My Cookbook
I wrote the cookbook A Taste of Coral Gables — a collection of recipes from the top chefs and restaurants in the city of Coral Gables. It makes a pretty cool gift, too. Grab your copy!
The Blogger Union
I founded a network of blogger communities called The Blogger Union. It all started in Miami with the South Florida Bloggers. Our goal is to help members grow their brands and incomes by teaching them about Digital Marketing & Influencer Marketing. If you own a blog, are thinking of becoming an influencer, or run a small business, becoming a member is easy and free — sign up at thebloggerunion.com/register.