Emily Hikade: CIA to CEO

Date & Time
April 23, 2026 from 3:30PM to 4:45PM EDT
Location
University of Notre Dame
360A Mendoza College of Business
SOUTH BEND, IN 46556

Emily Hikade is an entrepreneur who built an eight-figure business after a life-altering near-death experience that fundamentally shifted her perspective on risk, purpose, and opportunity. Her unconventional journey from government service to CEO has shaped a unique approach to leadership, decision-making, and growth.

In her talk, Emily will share the key inflection points that defined her path, the mindset required to navigate uncertainty, and how she turned adversity into momentum. Join us at Momentum for a candid and inspiring conversation on resilience, reinvention, and building something meaningful.

This event is in partnership with Notre Dame's Designing Your Life to serve as a Powerful Means course.

Featuring

  • <p>Emily Hikade</p>

    Emily Hikade

    founder and CEO of luxury sleepwear and home company Petite Plume

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