Mal Alder, Founder of Alderwood Creative, recently joined fellow University of Tennessee English alumni for a roundtable discussion on how their humanities degrees shaped their careers in business. In the conversation, Mal shared how her background in creative writing laid the foundation for launching a successful marketing agency, emphasizing the power of storytelling, critical thinking, and relationship-building. The panel offered practical insights for current students considering nontraditional paths, and Mal encouraged aspiring professionals to embrace their unique skill sets with confidence.
Watch the full conversation to hear how English majors are thriving in the business world: