Press Profiles

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

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...
Nov. 20, 2024

How will the new Trump administration impact business? Get smart fast with Politico's Sam Sutton

As people around the world waited for the announcement of a new US president, Sam Sutton, the author of Politico’s Morning Money newsletter – which goes out daily around 5AM – was hard at work preparing three different newsletters...