Unconventional Paths to Finance Stardom

Unconventional Paths to Finance Stardom

Update: 2025-12-23
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Unconventional Paths to Wall Street: Rising Stars from NFL to Africa - This podcast episode highlights seven young finance professionals who took unique routes to success in the industry. From NFL dreams to anthropology fieldwork, these individuals bring diverse perspectives to top firms like BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Blue Owl. Notable stories include Lamar Cardinezs pivot from NFL to investment banking, Catherine Kresss transition from anthropology to BlackRock, and Jackie Shepherds journey from golf captain to Morgan Stanleys breakup team.

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Unconventional Paths to Finance Stardom

Unconventional Paths to Finance Stardom