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

Nov. 6, 2024

Inside the entrepreneur economy with Inc.’s Mike Hofman

Mike Hofman is fresh off of "Entrepreneur prom" – the annual gathering of Inc.'s 5000 fastest-growing private companies. As Editor in Chief, Mike oversees the media outlet that serves as the handbook to business owners and o…
Oct. 16, 2024

Driving in High Gear with Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi

Brian Sozzi is up at 2:40am preparing for the day when most people are fast asleep.His relentless drive has carried him from his first job as an equity research analyst to executive editor at Yahoo Finance. On the season 4 p…
Aug. 5, 2024

Finding your niche with CNBC's Sara Eisen

Sara Eisen’s recipe for success is pretty straight forward: “Always have an expertise, and a niche. It will pay off in the end.” For Eisen, developing that niche meant choosing an internship at Foreign Exchange TV to launch …
July 2, 2024

James Mackintosh: The Veteran Wall Street Journal Columnist Who “Thinks Through His Fingers”

James Mackintosh spent six years at Oxford studying philosophy. It turns out that was the perfect training to become a financial markets columnist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore James's nearly 30-year career …
May 29, 2024

Diane Brady: Fortune’s newest CEO Whisperer

In a life that has brought her to almost every corner of the earth, Diane Brady has made a career of finding stories in unexpected places. Now, she is turning her attention to bringing Fortune’s live events and CEO initiativ…
May 1, 2024

Laura Kreutzer: The changing face of Private Equity with the Wall Street Journal’s Bureau Chief.

Laura Kreutzer is one of the longest tenured reporters in Private Equity. A scholarship student who earned her way into some of the most prestigious educational institutions, Laura has brought keen insight, deep understandin…