Shadow Cell

Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and growing public figure through his digital business EverydaySpy. A decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran and respected corporate consultant, he has been featured in Pulitzer-prize winning newspapers, national television spots, and multiple viral podcast interviews. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he spent his military career specializing in nuclear ICBM operations. After winning decorations in both Afghanistan and Iraq, he was recruited into CIA’s National Clandestine Service (NCS) where he served for 7 years handling sensitive operations still classified Top Secret.

Jihi Bustamante is a former covert CIA targeting officer and the Chief Operating Officer of EverydaySpy. After earning a Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor, she was recruited into CIA’s National Clandestine Service from a career in social work supporting refugee children and survivors of torture. Unlike her public-facing husband, she remains private in both her personal and professional lives.

Andrew and Jihi left CIA together in 2014 to pursue a new mission: building their family and their company. A dedicated husband and proud father, Andrew hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the world (Everyday Espionage), remains a go-to expert for news and media, and is a highly sought-after international corporate trainer.

Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and growing public figure through his digital business EverydaySpy. A decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran and respected corporate consultant, he has been featured in Pulitzer-prize winning newspapers, national television spots, and multiple viral podcast interviews. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he spent his military career specializing in nuclear ICBM operations. After winning decorations in both Afghanistan and Iraq, he was recruited into CIA’s National Clandestine Service (NCS) where he served for 7 years handling sensitive operations still classified Top Secret.

Jihi Bustamante is a former covert CIA targeting officer and the Chief Operating Officer of EverydaySpy. After earning a Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor, she was recruited into CIA’s National Clandestine Service from a career in social work supporting refugee children and survivors of torture. Unlike her public-facing husband, she remains private in both her personal and professional lives.

Andrew and Jihi left CIA together in 2014 to pursue a new mission: building their family and their company. A dedicated husband and proud father, Andrew hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the world (Everyday Espionage), remains a go-to expert for news and media, and is a highly sought-after international corporate trainer.