The Unexpected Spy: Tracy Walder’s Trailblazing Journey in the CIA & FBI
03/13/25 • 34 min
She tracked terrorists for the CIA. She worked counterintelligence for the FBI. And now, she’s sharing her story on The Bubble Lounge Podcast!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with one of the most fascinating women in our community—Tracy Walder, former CIA officer, FBI special agent, and author of The Unexpected Spy.
Tracy’s journey is anything but ordinary. From her college sorority house to the front lines of counterterrorism, she’s shattered stereotypes and broken barriers in the male-dominated world of espionage. In this episode, Tracy shares what it was like hunting down some of the world’s most dangerous threats, the challenges she faced as a woman in intelligence, and why she’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of female leaders.
You do not want to miss this conversation. Tracy Walder’s story is inspiring, gripping, and proof that women belong in every room—yes, even the world of spies. Tune in to hear how she handled high-stakes missions, the lessons she learned along the way, and why she’s using her voice to empower women everywhere.
To learn more about Tracy Walder click here
And be sure to follow her on Instagram here
This episode is sponsored by:
Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency Long Cove, Mother Modern Plumbing and SA Oral Surgeons
Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.
She tracked terrorists for the CIA. She worked counterintelligence for the FBI. And now, she’s sharing her story on The Bubble Lounge Podcast!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with one of the most fascinating women in our community—Tracy Walder, former CIA officer, FBI special agent, and author of The Unexpected Spy.
Tracy’s journey is anything but ordinary. From her college sorority house to the front lines of counterterrorism, she’s shattered stereotypes and broken barriers in the male-dominated world of espionage. In this episode, Tracy shares what it was like hunting down some of the world’s most dangerous threats, the challenges she faced as a woman in intelligence, and why she’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of female leaders.
You do not want to miss this conversation. Tracy Walder’s story is inspiring, gripping, and proof that women belong in every room—yes, even the world of spies. Tune in to hear how she handled high-stakes missions, the lessons she learned along the way, and why she’s using her voice to empower women everywhere.
To learn more about Tracy Walder click here
And be sure to follow her on Instagram here
This episode is sponsored by:
Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency Long Cove, Mother Modern Plumbing and SA Oral Surgeons
Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.
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Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.
The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas) - The Unexpected Spy: Tracy Walder’s Trailblazing Journey in the CIA & FBI
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Welcome to the Bubble Lounge . I'm Martha Jackson and in honor of Women's History Month , we're celebrating a woman whose story is straight out of the spy thriller , except it's all real . Tracy Walder is a former CIA and FBI agent and she's the author of bestselling book the Unexpected Spy . From tracking terrorists around the world to breaking barriers in male-dominated fields , tra
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