Emily Brandwin Headshot
Report a problem with this profile
[email protected]

Emily Brandwin          

Former CIA Disguise & Ops Officer; Improv Comic; Podcast Host & Media Pundit

After spending several years performing in dark nightclubs as an improv comedienne, Emily took the next logical career jump and joined the Central Intelligence Agency. Since leaving the CIA, Emily has appeared on Nightline, FOX's "The Independents," BBC and most recently can be seen on FX.com in a digital series for the hit television show "The Americans."

After graduating at the top of her class at "The Farm," Emily spent the rest of her Agency career traveling around the world collecting intelligence on mission-critical operations. Don't ask Emily where she went, she can't tell you; but you can assume you'd never see any of the destinations featured on House Hunters International. She was honored with multiple awards and was lauded by the Director of Operations in a speech in front of the Agency.

Since retiring from her career in espionage, Emily relocated to Los Angeles to fuse her passion for performance with her unique intelligence insights. Emily is a podcast host, spokesperson, media commentator/ personality and Key Note Speaker. Emily is the host of the "Washington for Beautiful People" and "Unredacted" podcasts on Deep State Radio interviewing top celebrities, politicians and newsmakers, including Hillary Clinton, Jon Cryer, Alyssa Milano among others. Emily has appeared on Nightline, Good Morning America, FX.com's The Americans - Life Undercover, ABC.com's Quantico - The Recruits, Hallmark Home & Family and numerous local TV, radio shows and podcasts. Emily has authored pieces for Time, Marie Claire, The Guardian, Marie Claire Australia, Medium, and more.

Related Speakers View all


More like Emily