When I think of Natalee Linez, three things come to mind: she’s a true girls’ girl, she respects the grind, and her character Gina on CIA deserves more spotlight—something this week’s episode of CIA finally delivered on.
Because Gina? She’s that woman. She is the woman that can represent us all and remind us that women can do anything.
Strong, sharp, and unapologetically ambitious, Gina knows why she joined the CIA—and she’s ready to prove she belongs in the field. This episode didn’t just show her potential, it let her claim it.
As Natalee put it, “Not only is she in the field, but she goes undercover like three different times… and she puts her foot down. She’s like, ‘I’ve been working my way up, and I’m ready. You can trust me.’”
That moment hits because it feels earned—and real. It feels empowering. Gina fought for herself, putting her foot down and making sure that everyone knows she isn’t moving away from wanting to be in the field and advance her career.
There’s something powerful about watching a woman advocate for herself in a high-stakes world like the CIA. Gina doesn’t reject support, but she doesn’t wait for permission either. When Colin hesitates, she stands firm. Her instincts are quick, her ideas are bold—and she fights for them. And that is something that we can admire.
Natalee captured that perfectly, “I appreciate Colin’s protectiveness… but I don’t think she was about to let him stop her from doing her ideas… she’s like, ‘I want to do this. I know it’s going to work.’ So she has to fight for her ideas.”
That balance—respecting experience while trusting your own voice—is exactly what makes Gina compelling.
And it’s not just fiction. Natalee understands the real impact of portraying a woman in power.
“I think it’s a good pressure,” she said. “People who watch it are going to feel inspired by it.”
She also pointed to the legacy of women in intelligence—often underestimated, but incredibly effective, “They were so good… because no one would think that a woman was a CIA agent.”
That history adds another layer to Gina’s story. She’s not just stepping into the field—she’s continuing a legacy of women who’ve always been capable, even when overlooked.
Off-screen, Natalee brings that same energy. She’s building, creating, mentoring—and encouraging others to do the same. Her philosophy? Dream big, but stay grounded in the process.
“People underestimate what they can do in a decade and overestimate what they can do in a year,” she said. “Anything you want to accomplish is going to take time… failure is a prerequisite to success.”
It’s wise words from a star. She’s doing everything that she can to remind people that you have to work hard and put all that you are into everything that you do.
It’s the kind of reminder that feels especially important right now. In a world of instant gratification, she’s championing consistency, patience, and resilience—especially for young women finding their path.
And when it comes to season two of CIA, she’s ready for more.
“I want her to continue going out in the field… being trusted,” she said. “She wants to be as good as the guys—like, why can’t I be?”
It’s a simple question—but a powerful one.
Because Gina isn’t just asking for a seat at the table. She’s already claimed that seat and if you try and deny her that seat – she’s building that table bigger and claiming her space.
That’s what Natalee does too and thats we call inspiring.
