Tracy describes herself as "a soulful explorer living an inspired life." Her background is a study in contrasts: from a career in banking, fraud, and counterterrorism, she's come to embrace the role of creative and writer.

In this episode, Tracy talks about her transition from the Secret Service to the spouse of a diplomat, and how writing is what fuels her now. Instead of being defined by her role as an EFM or by a paycheck, she's learning to identify which passions and projects nourish her.

Tracy also shares advice on how to protect your space and time as a creative and "factor yourself into the equation."

+ Learn more about Tracy on her blog: https://carpediemcreative.com/
+ Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-macdonald-5477692/

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BIO
Tracy K. MacDonald is a southerner from Columbus, Georgia who holds a B.A. from Wesleyan College in Behavioral Sociology.

She is a Fraud and Risk consultant and public speaker, drawing on her experience as a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service and from her key roles as a Counter-Terrorism Instructor for the Defense Intelligence Agency, and as a Lead Associate in Counter-Illicit Finance for Booz Allen Hamilton.

She has gained a unique perspective from living and working abroad in several countries and is currently posted with her husband, son, and Golden Retriever “Biscuit” as diplomats supporting the U.S. Embassy’s mission in Libreville, Gabon.

Tracy loves nature photography, beach walks, and writing. She captures her travels and life as an ex-pat on her personal blog, Carpe Diem Creative. She’s an active member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA), and has recently completed the first draft of her debut fiction novel, Becoming Agent McKenna.

Her freelance articles have been published in Bella Grace Magazine and on Stampington & Company’s official blog, Grace Notes.

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