Ever wonder how an English literature degree can somehow lead to a thriving career in finance and venture capital? Tune in as hosts Jared and Sophie, along with guest Tom Desmond, dive into embracing early-career uncertainty, building real self-confidence, and realizing you don't need to know all the corporate jargon on day one to succeed. It’s a candid, reassuring conversation about stepping out of your comfort zone, finding great mentors, and leaning on the network around you to chart your own path.

In this episode of You’re Probably Okay: A Beyond the Dome Podcast, hosts Jared and Sophie sit down with Notre Dame alumnus Andy Hilger ('91), who shares his journey from an English and Philosophy major and Scholastic Magazine Editor-in-Chief to President of Allegis Group. He reflects on navigating non-linear career paths through non-profit work, creative writing graduate studies, and executive leadership, emphasizing how humanities skills drive business success and why major life choices should be viewed as reversible "two-way doors."

How does having asthma lead to a 25+ year career in the airline industry? Eric Phillips will tell you. Eric is the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Delta Air Lines, Inc. He has built a long and successful career at Delta, and throughout his entire life, he has made almost every key decision by trusting his gut instinct.