She Pivots with Emily Hikade
Emily Hikade led a secret life for many years. As a diplomat turned CIA officer, Emily engaged in dangerous counterterrorism work, even as she built a family. But a life-altering, near-death experience changed her perspective, leading her to eventually pivot out of the CIA and create Petite Plume, a wildly successful pajama company. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks about:
Being in a field dominated by men
How she leveraged her skills as a negotiator in the pajama business
The role of her family in the career decisions she’s made