Press Profiles
These are the top journalists that drive the news cycle, but what drives them? Industry veteran Russell Sherman sits down with some of the most influential journalists in business news to hear their backstories, memorable moments, and latest perspective on the news today. They are used to asking the questions, now we’ll “turn the tables” and get a behind-the-scenes look on how the news gets made.
Recent Episodes
April 9, 2025
Lauren Thomas: The WSJ’s Senior Deals Reporter on Finding Scoops and Staying Ahead of the Footsteps
For the WSJ’s Lauren Thomas, there’s nothing more exhilarating and nerve-racking than the minutes before one of her big scoops is published. Before it goes, she’s worried she will get scooped… and after it goes, she is absorbing the immediate...
March 26, 2025
The other JFK – James Fontanella-Khan – US Finance Editor at the Financial Times
James Fontanella-Khan discovered early on that being a journalist was a great way to see the world and gain access. Starting with a makeshift press credential as a 17-year-old, he began writing stories for fringe publications and his career was off...
March 12, 2025
At the forefront of business innovation with Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Brendan Vaughan
What does it take to end up on Fast Company's list of "Most Innovative Companies"? On this episode of Press Profiles, we speak with editor in chief, Brendan Vaughan to find out. Brendan has had an impressive career guiding the editorial direction of...
Feb. 26, 2025
Digging into the life of a PR Professional with Axios Communicators’ Eleanor Hawkins
They say communications – specifically public relations – is one of the more tactical, strategic, and yes, I’ll admit, stressful jobs, you can have. Eleanor Hawkins would probably agree. A former PR professional, she is now a reporter for Axios...
Jan. 15, 2025
Barron’s editor Reshma Kapadia on what it takes to be one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance
Barron’s is a 100+ year institution in financial journalism, yet it’s constantly evolving. Reshma Kapadia is one of the driving forces behind that innovation. She was part of the team that helped launch the annual “Top 100 Women in Finance”...
Jan. 2, 2025
Inside the NY Times DealBook with Lauren Hirsch
To say Lauren Hirsch has always wanted to be a reporter is an understatement. When she was about seven years old her mom found a book under her bed aptly titled “how to be a journalist”. That aspiration is now a reality. After learning the ropes...
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