311. Parenthood vs. CIA: The Art of Improvisation. Jihi Bustamante

On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Jihi Bustamante covers a wide range of topics from legacy to parenting to learning languages.  She discusses how perceptions of legacy have shifted over time and how leaving behind a business that impacts people’s lives is a crucial part of that legacy.  She also shares advice on navigating marriage, business partnerships, and parenthood, as well as discussing how the skills learned in the CIA can also apply to personal relationships.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.

Jihi Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and international threat specialist. Her background includes critical support to joint military, NGO, and international aid missions as well as personal security missions supporting high-value US leaders and international heads-of-state. After more than 20 years dismantling and destroying illicit networks worldwide, Jihi decided to commit her talents and creativity to building the life of her dreams with her husband, Andrew, and their two children in Florida. Jihi is now the COO and co-founder of the world's first ever digital spy training platform, EverydaySpy.com

Key topics

• Discusses the importance of raising respectful children who can make their own decisions and stand up for themselves 
• Explores the CIA’s mission in gathering intelligence and case officers’ skill in cultivating trust through manipulation 
• How skill sets and awareness can apply to colleagues, management, and relationships 
• Discusses the challenges that police officers and agents face in prioritizing threats

 

Here is the Konkrete interview mentioned in episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zyajcdjiA0

 

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