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Press ProfilesAlessandra Galloni: Citizen of the world becomes editor-in-chief at Reuters.Alessandra Galloni is the woman in charge at Reuters, leading 2,500 journalists and 600 photojournalists in 200 locations across the globe. On this episode of Press Profiles, we find out what it's like to be at the helm of the ubiquitous global news organization and explore her journey to becoming the first female Editor in Chief in Reuters' 175-year history. We discuss the challenges of guiding a news operation through wars and conflicts across the world and the intense safety protocols that requires. We also talk Italian restaurants, scootering around London, how "racoons in the chimney" scared her family out of the sub...
2025-06-1139 minPress ProfilesConrad Kiechel: Inside the Milken Global Conference with its master orchestratorThe annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles is an "intellectual banquet" of stimulating content. Over the course of three days more than 1,000 speakers take the stage to share insights on the latest business, political, healthcare and cultural trends. How it all comes together is both fascinating and daunting. On this episode of Press Profiles we sit down with Conrad Kiechel, the Milken Institute's executive director of global programming and events, to discuss assembling the jigsaw puzzle that is the global conference. From landing bold face names such as Scott Bessent, Jason Sudeikis, Jensen Huang and Patrick Dempsey, t...
2025-05-2836 minPress ProfilesLauren Thomas: The WSJ's Senior Deals Reporter on Finding Scoops and Staying Ahead of the FootstepsFor 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 reactions of all those involved. Such is the life of the lead deals reporter at one of the world's preeminent financial publications. Lauren has been chasing scoops ever since she was a little kid snooping around her house in South Carolina. Her rapid rise in journalism landed her at CNBC fresh out of college and on center stage at th...
2025-04-0940 minPress ProfilesThe other JFK – James Fontanella-Khan – US Finance Editor at the Financial TimesJames 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 and running. On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore JFK's rise from an intern at the FT to his recent appointment as US Finance Editor. We also discuss the current M&A environment, his skepticism around PR pitches, the founding of the Due Diligence newsletter, and how his team of "a small band of pirates with a...
2025-03-2645 minPress ProfilesAt the forefront of business innovation with Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Brendan VaughanWhat 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 marquee publications including GQ, Esquire, Business Insider and The Atlantic. Now, as Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, he is responsible for helping readers grasp the rapid speed of business innovation. We take it all the way back to Brendan's beginnings in journalism and discuss some of the memorable stories and people he has covered. We...
2025-03-1239 minPress ProfilesDigging into the life of a PR Professional with Axios Communicators' Eleanor HawkinsThey 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 covering the PR & communications industry. In her Axios Communicators newsletter, she tracks the biggest news items of the day and looks at them through a PR lens. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Eleanor about some recent newsworthy events – President Trump's DEI rollback, the tragic crash of American Airlines flight 5342 in Washington DC, and even, the knockdown, drag out Ho...
2025-02-2644 minPress ProfilesBarron's editor Reshma Kapadia on what it takes to be one of the 100 Most Influential Women in FinanceBarron'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 Barron's annual "100 Most Influential Women in US Finance" list and created the publication's female-focused "Level Up" platform. On this episode of Press Profiles, we dive into Reshma's 30-year career, why she felt compelled to be a journalist, her love of covering emerging markets, her search for "great thinkers" to interview…and of course we explore the coveted 100 Women in Finance list – who makes it, who doesn't, and why.
2025-01-1531 minPress ProfilesInside the NY Times DealBook with Lauren HirschTo 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 at MergerMarket, Reuters and CNBC.com, she is now an integral member of the New York Times DealBook team. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Lauren about her approach to breaking stories, her fascination with the media and sports industries, how a good story is similar to a high school...
2025-01-0235 minPress ProfilesHow will the new Trump administration impact business? Get smart fast with Politico's Sam SuttonAs 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 covering the various potential outcomes (Trump win, Harris win, or too close to call). Needless to say, he only needed one of those, and since that time he has been hard at work trying to provide insights to readers about how Trump 2.0 will impact the economy, the regulatory environment, trade policies, crypto and more. On this episode of Press Profiles, Sam gives a pret...
2024-11-2040 minPress ProfilesInside the entrepreneur economy with Inc.'s Mike HofmanMike 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 operators. The companies gracing the pages of Inc. today will likely be on the front page of the Wall Street Journal tomorrow. On this episode of Press Profiles, Mike discusses his path from reporter to editor and eventually to the top of the masthead. We chat about some of his favorite startups (including a company where Courtney Cox is channeling Monica Geller on the ro...
2024-11-0635 min
DALLAS FAMOUSS3 Ep 20 Jackdaw RussellThis week on Dallas Famous, we’re excited to welcome Jack Daw, a multi-talented artist and musician with deep Texas roots. Known for his distinctive linoprint style, Jack’s folk art captures the rugged, rustic spirit of the Lone Star State with a unique flair that has made his work instantly recognizable. But Jack isn’t just a visual artist—he’s also a skilled bassist, currently playing with Crooked Bones and previously part of the Whiskey Folk Ramblers.In this episode, we explore Jack’s journey through the worlds of music and art, how his Texas heritage inf...
2024-10-2331 minPress ProfilesDriving in High Gear with Yahoo Finance's Brian SozziBrian 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 premiere of Press Profiles, Brian shares his impressive journey – starting from nothing (he had to ration food to make it through the week) to standing in the White House interviewing President Biden. We also discuss what makes Yahoo Finance special, Brian's love of classic cars, his insane workout schedule, his go to Shake Shack order and of course, a whole...
2024-10-1639 minPress ProfilesFinding your niche with CNBC's Sara EisenSara 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 her career (even if it meant turning down a much sexier internship with Howard Stern!). Now, almost two decades later, Eisen is a prominent anchor on CNBC leaning on her foreign exchange and currency knowledge on a regular basis. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss Eisen's daily routine, her favorite interviews including recent ones with Janet Yellen in China...
2024-08-0543 minPress ProfilesJames 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 spanning the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. We discuss his writing process and his search for endlessly interesting stories. Plus, we talk about the financial nuances of the Israel protests, what it's like to cover the auto industry when you don't own a car, the "exceptionally nasty" feedback columnists sometimes get, why you should be able to sell your kidney, and of...
2024-07-0236 minPress ProfilesDiane Brady: Fortune's newest CEO WhispererIn 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 initiative to the next level. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss where she wants to take the franchise, along with some of her favorite stories, her history as a debating champion, what it takes to be a good moderator, and how, as a 15-year-old, her desire to see a rock band launched her career in journalism.
2024-05-2935 minPress ProfilesLaura Kreutzer: The changing face of Private Equity with the Wall Street Journal's Bureau ChiefLaura 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 understanding, and a warm personality to her coverage of the ever-changing asset class. On this episode of Press Profiles – live from Laura's home city of Boston – we talk about her vast reporting experiences, and she takes us behind the scenes of the Wall Street Journal's Pro Private Equity offering. We also discuss what it was like to study in China during the Tiananmen Square protests, what it t...
2024-05-0142 min
DALLAS FAMOUSS2 Ep 28 Sean RussellThis week on the season 2 finale of the Dallas Famous podcast we have Sean Russell. Sean is the singer of the fantastic band Cut Throat Finches, He also proudly wears the un-official title of “Mr. Fort Worth.” Sean got his start as a singer songwriter in Deep Ellum but slowly felt the pull of Fort Worth and its more intimate music scene, and his wife. We follow his history and how he ended up forming Cut Throat Finches. We then talk about Seans passion of getting City and State funding to support musicians. Sean also gives us some things peop...
2024-04-241h 01Press ProfilesBloomberg Technology's Caroline Hyde on why "Diversity is everything"Caroline Hyde has thrived in several roles at Bloomberg for the past 16 years, most recently leading the charge at Bloomberg Technology alongside co-anchor Ed Ludlow. But before she brought her infectious energy to TV, she was working on the other side of the screen as a PR professional. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss her early trials on TV, her love for technology, her passion for making sure new voices are heard, getting stuck in New Zealand during COVID, memorable interviews with Ursula Burns and Sheryl Sandberg, the (very) dirty job she had as a teenager, how...
2024-04-1040 minPress ProfilesOliver Shah: Live from London with the renowned columnist from The Sunday TimesOliver Shah has rapidly become one of the most impactful journalists in Britain. His quick career rise to associate editor at the The Sunday Times (the paper he grew up reading) has been due in large part to his ability to find the "sizzle on the steak" when it comes to journalism. On this episode of Press Profiles, my UK colleague and guest co-host, Phil Walters and I speak to Oli about his exclusive scoops and riveting news nuggets, including his many colorful conversations with business icon, Sir Philip Green. We also hit on the UK Post Office scandal...
2024-03-1348 minPress ProfilesDan Colarusso: A behind the scenes look with the man in charge at CNBCAs the son of a butcher, Dan Colarusso grew up seeing how the sausage got made. Now, he oversees sausage making of a different type. As Senior Vice President of Business News at CNBC, Dan is the man behind all the decisions that affect the network's programming. He has honed his news judgment and style over the course of 40 years, influenced by stops at Bloomberg, The NY Post, Reuters and TheStreet.com. On this episode of Press Profiles, Dan explains how he uses the three C's – "Characters, Conflicts and Companies" – to make business news interesting and relevant to the mill...
2024-02-2145 minPress ProfilesJohn Micklethwait: Setting the tone at Bloomberg NewsBloomberg News is one of the biggest news organizations globally, with 2,400 reporters, and coverage that reaches every medium from wires, to broadcast, to print, and radio - and John Micklethwait is the man that sits atop of it all. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss John's career journey from The Economist to Bloomberg, some of his favorite interviews (which include sitting down with Putin), where Bloomberg is headed next, his foray into screenwriting, his early career as "not a particularly stellar banker", the challenges of rooting for Leicester City, and of course, a whole lot more.
2024-02-0139 minPress ProfilesAbe Madkour: Exploring the game behind the game with Sports Business Journal's Executive EditorMost sports reporters sit in the press box. Abe Madkour's staff of reporters sit in the C-Suite. On this episode of Press Profiles, we sit down with Sports Business Journal's Publisher and Executive Editor to explore his love for the "game behind the game" and how he has built an industry-renowned publication that covers the business of sports. We get into his early days, starting in politics, then sports, and eventually making the transition to journalism. Early on he had to wake up early, gather newspapers, and compile them into what was then "Sports Business Daily". That beginning has...
2024-01-1032 minPress ProfilesMina Al Oraibi: On Location in Abu Dhabi with the Editor in Chief of The National newspaperOn this edition of Press Profiles, we head to the Middle East to sit down with the head of one of the leading news organizations in the UAE. Mina Al Oraibi was born in Iraq, and growing up her and her family were exiles in Saudi Arabia. She has spent time in the UK, US, and now the UAE. She shares her global perspective and a lifetime of experiences, plus what it's like to be at the helm of large news organization in one of the most dynamic regions of the world.
2023-12-2039 minPress ProfilesCNBC's Bob Pisani: 10,000 bell ringings on the floor of the NYSE and counting…The NYSE is an institution, and so is Bob Pisani. The CNBC veteran has been manning the floor of the exchange for the business network for more than 25 years. On this edition of Press Profiles, we hear about his encounters with notable luminaries such as Walter Cronkite, Muhammad Ali, and Barry Manilow (who knew he wrote the State Farm jingle?). We also discuss music posters, ignoring his dad's career advice, and many of his phrases to live by including, "when drinking with traders, stay one drink behind, and shut up."
2023-11-2935 minPress ProfilesReuters' Peter Thal Larsen: At the forefront of turning breaking news into BreakingviewsPeter Thal Larsen's career was shaped in part by the great financial crisis. As a reporter for the Financial Times, he had a front row seat to all the action. From there, he pivoted to Reuters' financial commentary site, Breakingviews, and a little over a year ago he took the helm of the organization as Global Editor. We discuss that journey and the differences between reporting on the news and commenting on it. We also talk eBikes, the social media site Blue Sky, growing up in the Netherlands, baking bread, where he is steering Breakingviews, and of course, a...
2023-11-0140 minPress ProfilesArash Massoudi: Chasing scoops and covering the business of sports at the Financial TimesOn our season 3 premiere of Press Profiles, we're doing our "Due Diligence" with the FT's corporate finance and deals editor. Arash Massoudi grew up in Tallahassee, Florida but has made himself a successful career across the pond reporting on the biggest corporate deals, and most recently, the growing intersection of sports and business. Arash's journey to London included an unpaid internship for the Charlie Rose show, one failed job as a waiter, and a position in The White House with the Obama administration. We get into all those stints, discuss what he's focused on today, where he sees the...
2023-10-1138 minPress ProfilesBarry Ritholtz: Bloomberg's Very Own "Master in Business"Barry Ritholtz just recorded his 500th episode of the highly regarded Master's in Business radio show and podcast on Bloomberg. The journey to 500 has been anything but a straight line. On this episode of Press Profiles, we take a look at Barry's multifaceted career as a podcast host, creator of the well-known Big Picture blog, and successful money manager. We also talk about lessons learned in law school, his love of cars, mucking out horse stalls, and finally what type of guests he's looking for on Master's in Business. (Hint: it's the best of the best, not "two schmucks wh...
2023-07-2644 minPress ProfilesAndrew Edgecliffe-Johnson: Giving the Financial Times an "edge" for more than 20 yearsAs a little kid, Andrew Edgecliff Johnson would read his father's Financial Times. It's no wonder that he would grow up and spend his career at the venerable global news organization. On this edition of Press Profiles, we sit down with the man they call "Edge" to discuss his role as US Business Editor, the 5 speeds of news coverage, the politics of ESG, champagne and sword tricks, his grandparents' wartime love letters, his blunt but practical advice for PR professionals, and of course, a whole lot more.
2023-07-1239 minPress ProfilesDevin Banerjee: Taking a nervous leap from Bloomberg and loving life at Linked-InDevin Banerjee is certainly not risk averse. Whether it's taking control of a 150-person daily college newspaper at Stanford in his sophomore year, turning down a full time offer at the Wall Street Journal to accept an internship at Bloomberg, getting his pilot's license, or tackling the CFA exam, he has always followed his gut, pursued his dreams, and made an impressive impact. On this edition of Press Profiles, Devin takes us through his dynamic life and career. He also takes us inside LinkedIn and shares thoughts on how to get the most out of the multi-faceted media platform.
2023-06-2146 minPress ProfilesManeet Ahuja: Forbes' Iconoclast on her relentless pursuit to build the best relationships.When she was only about 5 years into her career, Business Insider wrote a story with the headline, "Meet Maneet Ahuja—The 27-Year-Old CNBC Producer Who's More Connected Than God." Maneet Ahuja has always been determined and she has always been ahead of the curve. On this edition of Press Profiles, we talk about how she built one of the best Rolodexes in the industry, her major career setback, her successful Alpha Masters book, her knack for creating new and exciting conferences - including next week's Forbes Iconoclast Summit - and of course, a whole lot more.
2023-06-0738 minPress ProfilesCoinDesk's Michael Casey: One of Mainstream Media's Earliest Bitcoin ChampionsGrowing up in Australia, Coin Desk's Chief Content Officer Michael Casey thought it would be cool to be in a band. While that didn't pan out in the way he might have thought, he did end up as a rockstar of sorts among the legions of bitcoin and crypto currency followers after spearheading the Wall Street Journal's coverage of the nascent currency. On this episode of Press Profiles, Michael talks about the ups and downs of covering Bitcoin and the crypto markets, CoinDesk's award winning coverage of the FTX scandal, how some boring bus rides with an accountant sent h...
2023-05-1740 minPress ProfilesJustin Baer: The Wall Street Journal's self-proclaimed "late bloomer" on his quest to keep learning, improving, and building toward something better.Justin Baer "lucked" into a job that would end up becoming a lifelong career. The Senior Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal was intrigued by the fast pace of news, and while he might have started out on the PR side of the equation, he eventually fell into the reporter role. Since then, Justin has worked for the leading publications in business news including Bloomberg, the Financial Times, and for the past 12 years, the outlet he always considered the "gold standard" of business journalism – The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, Justin and I discuss some of his mo...
2023-05-0343 min
Redefining CyberSecurityRedefining Trust in Business Relationships: How AI and Natural Language Processing are Transforming Third Party Risk Assessment | A Their Story Conversation from RSA Conference 2023 | A VISO TRUST Story with Paul Valente and Russell ShermanIn this Their Story podcast episode, Paul Valente and Russell Sherman discuss the challenges faced by both small and large enterprises when sharing data and managing risk with business partners and third party providers. They share their experiences working together in the past where they needed to balance addressing security concerns with closing deals. The duo highlights the importance of proper scoping and understanding the context of a business relationship to help assess inherent risks.Paul and Russell also share details of their third party risk management platform which allows users to quickly scope and define attributes...
2023-04-3031 minPress ProfilesAlice Fulwood: The Economist's Wall Street correspondent on the only real career decision she's ever madeMany people have seen the HBO show, "Industry." Alice Fulwood has lived it. Before landing at The Economist, the now-venerable Wall Street reporter was "working hard and playing" hard on the trading floor at a London investment bank…until she made what she calls, "the only decision she's ever made." That decision? A leap into journalism, starting with an internship at The Economist. And as they say, from there, the rest is history. Now a well-known (and as she says, hopefully not too scary) reporter covering all things Wall Street, Alice is tackling everything from quant funds and Artificial In...
2023-04-1932 minPress ProfilesInsider's Dakin Campbell: A Wall Street watch dog looking to uncover the unknown.Dakin Campbell's calls aren't always welcome on Wall Street. The seasoned journalist seeks to "uncover issues that management teams and other subjects would rather keep quiet." On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore his approach to creating understanding and ensuring accountability. We also discuss his many years covering Goldman Sachs, growing up in Cooperstown NY, the paltry hit rate of responses to the cold emails he sends potential sources, his new book on IPOs called Going Public, and as always, a whole lot more.
2023-04-0539 minPress ProfilesStephanie Mehta: Leading the way as CEO of Fast Company and Inc.Stephanie Mehta was first starstruck by a front-page story in the "Daily Northwestern." These days she's rarely starstruck, leading two cutting-edge business publications which track the next generation of companies and entrepreneurs. During her impressive career she's logged time everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Vanity Fair and conducted interviews with Oscar winners and hall of fame athletes. Now she's on the business side of the equation experiencing a whole new adventure, while continuing to add her creative spin to the content along the way.
2023-03-2234 minPress ProfilesRebecca Jarvis: From 45 rejection letters to 4-5 AM wake-up calls for ABC News.Rebecca Jarvis spent the early days of her career in investment banking thinking of all the ways she could get out of a career in investment banking. The journalism bug was tugging at her. After plenty of rejections, she finally broke into the business. Then, a stint on a new reality show called "The Apprentice" got her noticed by CNBC, and as they say, the rest is history. Now, she is leading business, technology, and economics coverage for ABC news. We talk about her breakthrough reporting on the Theranos scandal for "The Dropout" podcast, reporting for Good Morning America, e...
2023-03-0838 minPress ProfilesFrancine Lacqua: Press Profiles is on location in London with Bloomberg's ubiquitous anchor.The daughter of a journalist, Francine Lacqua spent the first twenty years of her life living in Moscow, Washington, London, and Paris. On this edition of Press Profiles, on location in London, we talk about how that upbringing influenced her career, discuss her many great interviews, filming a show on a Ferris wheel, shots of espresso, and of course, a whole lot more.
2023-02-2235 minPress ProfilesMaureen Farrell: a life of exploration leads to The New York TimesMaureen Farrell was always curious and had a deep desire to learn new things. It's no wonder she cast medical school aside and ended up as a journalist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we hear about her journey as a journalist, including tea with Hillary Clinton, being star struck in the WSJ newsroom, the paragraph that landed her the WeWork book deal, utter chaos on the home front, and of course…a whole lot more.
2023-02-0840 minPress ProfilesHoward Kapiloff: Behind the Scenes of Hedge Fund Alert, the little newsletter that makes a big impact.Howard Kapiloff loves writing about characters; it's no wonder he ended up covering the hedge fund industry. For more than 20 years he has been following the ups and downs of the smart and intriguing cast of characters that make up the industry. On this episode we talk about how he helps fill the pages of Hedge Fund Alert each week, how the industry has changed, playing the long game, using Bruce Springsteen references to get managers to open up, coaching soccer, Borscht Belt humor, and of course….a whole lot more.
2023-01-2528 minPress ProfilesMatt Turner: The inside story of Insider's Editor in ChiefMatt Turner never dreamed of being a journalist. But, a random comment in a bar set him on his way. On this episode of Press Profiles, Insider's Editor in Chief tells us about his fortuitous path into journalism, taking the leap from The Wall Street Journal into the unknown, utilizing data to understand what readers want, ultra-marathons, being confused for the US World Cup soccer goalie, and of course, a whole lot more.
2023-01-1142 minPress ProfilesMatt Wirz: Helping readers of the Wall Street Journal make sense of the credit markets for more than a dozen years.Matt Wirz was always good with words. But, it took a stint living in Moscow listening to the stories of other reporters to know that he wanted to be one, too. Now, after over a decade in the industry, including 12 years at The Wall Street Journal, Matt has covered all sides of the credit and fixed income world. On this episode of Press Profiles, we cover Matt's upbringing as the child of immigrants, his road to reporting, how he comes up with the perfect lead, what happens when the reporter becomes part of the story, his love for the...
2022-12-1440 minPress ProfilesCarleton English: From catchy headlines at the NY Post to getting the last word at Barron's.Carleton English likes to dabble. From dancing the tango, to drinking whiskey, to sampling Broadway; a little bit of everything has made for an interesting life. On this edition of Press Profiles, we dive into her impressive career journey including her pivot from the irreverent NY Post to straight-laced Barron's, her commitment to financial literacy, her Pete Sampras obsession, and of course, a whole lot more.
2022-11-3032 min
Forward Thinking Founders858 - Lisa Russell (Aleria) On Valuable Lessons Learned In Startup LandLisa Russell is the founder of Aleria, who also came onto the podcast in in 2020 for episode #334. Aleria takes the guesswork out of Diversity & Inclusion. In this interview, she comes back on to talk about what's changed in the 2 years since the last podcast and what she has learned. Hope you enjoy!
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2022-11-2314 minPress ProfilesMichael de la Merced: The New York Times veteran on the early days of DealBook and his journalism school set back that turned out to be a blessing in disguiseMichael de la Merced was employee number four at a new "blog" from The New York Times called DealBook. Now, almost twenty years later, DealBook is one of the first emails opened every morning by leaders across the financial industry. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk about landing that first job at the Times, his "soft spot" for white collar crime, what it's like being married to someone in PR, cooking, Taylor Swift, exotic dancers, and of course, a whole lot more.
2022-11-1637 minPress ProfilesSonali Basak: The Bloomberg TV Anchor and Reporter on her approach to interviews, mid-day runs, "mapping out" her source list, and her belief that you don't get points in heaven for being a jerkSonali Basak has rapidly made her mark at Bloomberg, interviewing industry titans and breaking stories. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Sonali about ditching medicine to follow her passion as a reporter, her crazy schedule at Bloomberg (kept in check by four different calendars), building and maintaining an impressive source list, what makes for a great interview, taking advantage of social media metrics, and a whole lot more about the life she calls "a beautiful mess that's still being untangled."
2022-11-0232 minPress ProfilesDan Primack: The man behind the Axios newsletter that informs the PE industry.Dan Primack has always been a "newsletter guy." On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk about how the eponymous Axios Pro-Rata newsletter grew from an email he'd send out personally from his Outlook account to required reading in the PE and VC industries with hundreds of thousands of subscribers We also discuss Boston sports, the $50 that pushed him to go to college, "smart brevity", and of course, a whole lot more.
2022-10-1933 minPress ProfilesRobin Wigglesworth: Wigging out about Norway, debt crises, and the value of smart snark with the veteran Financial Times reporterOn this edition of Press Profiles, we sit down with the Financial Times' Robin Wigglesworth – Norway's favorite son – to discuss his long career covering the global financial markets, investment managers, and debt crises. We also talk 24-hour days without sunshine, COVID babies, the Eurovision Song Contest, and of course, a whole lot more.
2022-10-0636 minPress ProfilesCaleb Silver: College memories, finding love in South America and defining the financial universe as the Editor in Chief of InvestopediaCaleb Silver began his journalism career hunting down stories in his home state of New Mexico with a Beta-cam and a lot of hustle. His determination to cover stories and see the world eventually took him to South America (where he would not only find work, but his future wife too), Bloomberg, CNN (where he helped create "The Situation Room" with Wolf Blitzer) and now Investopedia, where he oversees content at the unofficial encyclopedia of finance. Russell and Caleb talk about the vast reach of Investopedia, how the platform has evolved, the secret to making great guacamole, and longboarding...
2022-07-2744 minPress ProfilesJulie Segal: Institutional Investor's co-editor on memorable stories, building her list of sources, and why you should take her to dinner and buy her a beerAfter nearly 30 years at the magazine, Institutional Investor Co-Editor Julie Segal now sits atop the publications masthead. On this edition of Press Profiles, we discuss her approach to building relationships, her most memorable stories and interviews, how the industry has changed, and the strange but true story of her giving birth in a cab.
2022-07-1344 minPress ProfilesLiz Hoffman: Anecdotes and Insights on Her Journey from The Wall Street Journal to the Global News Start-Up SemaforLiz Hoffman established herself as a leading reporter during 9 years at The Wall Street Journal. Now, she is ready for her next adventure joining the global news start up Semafor where she will lead their business and finance coverage. On this episode of Press Profiles we cover the dark art of M&A reporting, all things Goldman Sachs, dressing up as a Hershey's character, the Cape Cod Baseball League, how Semafor plans to differentiate itself in the media landscape and of course, a whole lot more…..
2022-06-2932 minPress ProfilesDavid Faber: Developing sources and breaking stories for nearly 30 Years at CNBCDavid has been a fixture at CNBC for nearly 30 years. On this edition of Press Profiles, we dig deep to discuss how he got into the business, where he learned to develop sources, the story behind his nickname, what it was like to host Jeopardy, why scoring a notable interview is more satisfying than breaking news, the new owner of the NY Mets, the rock-star years on Squawk Box and of course….. a whole lot more.
2022-06-1527 minPress ProfilesAlex Lieberman – The Creator of the Morning Brew on the power of smart humor, free swag and tackling mental health issues head onAs a senior at Michigan in 2014, Alex Lieberman began a fun, witty newsletter designed to inform his classmates about the world of business. Eight years later, the Morning Brew has almost 3 million subscribers and is a staple on Wall Street. On this edition of Press Profiles, we hear about how Alex grew the business, key moments along the way, why he loves whiteboards, making broccoli taste like ice cream and a whole lot more…..
2022-06-0136 minPress ProfilesMiriam Gottfried: The Wall Street Journal reporter's front row seat to the ubiquitous world of private equityPrivate Equity is everywhere and Miriam Gottfried, Senior Private Equity Reporter at the Wall Street Journal, has her finger on the pulse of it all. On this edition of Press Profiles, Miriam tells us about her journey from foodie to finance reporter, the importance of good relationships, the unlikely place she met her husband, her love for a good glass of Vouvray, her approach to stories and how she aims to educate readers on the evolving landscape of finance.
2022-05-1834 minPress ProfilesNathan Vardi: The Undefeated Champion of Forbes Cover StoriesDuring his 22-year career at Forbes, Nathan Vardi authored a record number of cover stories. On this edition of Press Profiles, we learn about Nathan's impressive career and discuss the recipe for a great story. What makes a good cover story? We also discuss the Forbes Rich List and how Nathan played a role in figuring out who makes what; ice hockey and his time between the pipes; and his new job at MarketWatch and what he is hoping to accomplish as their Managing Editor for Enterprise.
2022-05-0438 minPress ProfilesAlan Murray: From a 9-year-old neighborhood reporter to the CEO of Fortune MediaWhen Alan Murray was a little kid he walked up and down his neighborhood in Pittsburgh asking for news updates from all the neighbors. He turned those assembled tidbits about visiting relatives, new pets and little league triumphs into a newsletter he hawked for $.50 cents apiece. That was just the start of a journalism career that would span multiple decades, culminating in his current role as CEO of Fortune Media. On this edition of Press Profiles we hear about that journey, plus we talk North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball, covering DC politics at a time when both sides didn't h...
2022-04-2041 minPress ProfilesBrooke Masters: Gatekeeping the Financial Times opinion page, yacht-hopping on the fourth of July, and her front row seat at the Martha Stewart trial.Brooke Masters broke her first corporate scandal as a college student writing for the Harvard Crimson. She has continued to hold the powerful accountable through decades of work at the Washington Post and the Financial Times. Brooke shares how she landed front-page stories, her advice to young reporters now, and the differences between reporting (and living) on both sides of the Pond. Brooke also served as the "bouncer" of the Financial Times's hottest club – the opinion page – and gives anyone looking to place an op-ed some tips on how to score. We hear about all that plus the Martha Stew...
2022-04-0647 minPress ProfilesDavid Westin: From the corner office at ABC News to the anchor chair at Bloomberg TVDavid Westin began as a talented lawyer clerking for the Supreme Court. He would go on to serve as the president of ABC News for 13 years where he oversaw Peter Jennings, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, George Stephanopoulos, and many others. Now he is capping off a memorable career in front of the camera at Bloomberg TV. Hear about his remarkable journey on this edition of Press Profiles.
2022-03-2350 minPress ProfilesAndy Serwer: The Journey from Fortune's "Mr. StreetLife" to Editor in Chief at Yahoo FinanceIn 1997, Andy Serwer launched an online column called StreetLife and it quickly became a Wall Street phenomenon. It was a mix of finance, music, sports and pop culture told in a quick, fun and irreverent manner. It was the pre cursor to the dozens of email newsletters that now fill our inboxes on a daily basis. On this episode of Press Profiles we reminisce about the heyday of Mr. Streetlife and talk about his current role as Editor in Chief of Yahoo! We also talk about tugboats, The Wire, Investment Bankers, Maryland lacrosse and lots more.
2022-03-0840 minPress ProfilesDan Roth: LinkedIn's Editor in Chief on the transformation of LinkedIn into a media powerhouseDan Roth had a fascinating career as a journalist with stops at Forbes, Fortune, Wired and other outlets before taking on what would be his biggest challenge: how to transform LinkedIn, a technology platform, into a meaningful player in business news. In this episode of Press Profiles, we'll talk to Dan about that journey as well as how we can all get the most out of LinkedIn. You'll also hear memorable stories about Donald Trump, hog farming, Pat Robertson, Bourbon, and a whole lot more.
2022-02-1146 minPress ProfilesCNBC's Leslie Picker – From Studying Theater to Covering The Theatrics of Wall StreetGrowing up in Kansas, Leslie Picker thought she would be pursuing a career in theater. Instead, she opted out of her scholarship, headed to journalism school and eventually received her MBA. She has had stints at Fox, Bloomberg, The NY Times and now CNBC, where she is quickly making her mark as a top business reporter. From the Twitter IPO, to the arms race to secure top broadcast guests, we touch on it all on this edition of Press Profiles.
2022-01-2642 minPress ProfilesJason Kelly: Private Equity, the art of the M&A deal leak, and his evolving 20-year Bloomberg careerJason Kelly has had at least a half a dozen careers all with the same company. A 20-year veteran of Bloomberg News he has served as a reporter, producer, editor, radio host and TV host. From a defining book on the Private Equity industry, to the technology boom, to sports business documentaries he's had a front row seat to all things business news.
2022-01-1249 minPress ProfilesChristine Williamson: Ice Hockey, Bird Watching & Hedge FundsOn this episode of Press Profiles, we speak with Christine Williamson from Pensions & Investments Magazine. A 34-year veteran of P&I, Christine has built a career on documenting the good, the bad and the ugly in the hedge fund space. She has amassed a list of terrific sources and told countless stories about scandals, wins, losses and the fascinating people she's met along the way. Christine takes us behind the scenes of her journey as a reporter, shares with us some of her most memorable moments, and talks to us about two of her unique hobbies.
2021-12-2925 minPress ProfilesThe Wall Street Journal's Greg Zuckerman: Home Runs, Strike Outs and The myth of executives retiring to "spend more time with family,"On this episode of Press Profiles, we sit down with Greg Zuckerman, Special Writer and 25-year veteran at The Wall Street Journal. One of the premier Journalists in financial news, Greg has authored cutting edge stories across asset management, hedge funds, investment banking and almost every other topic in the industry. The author of a half a dozen books, Greg thrives on landing difficult stories and getting reluctant sources to open up. From the London Whale to Fracking to the myth of executives retiring to "spend more time with family," Greg takes us behind the scenes of his impressive...
2021-12-1539 minPress ProfilesGary Silverman: Mafia Turncoats, Scotch and Milk, and his fascinating career at the Financial TimesIn our very first episode of Press Profiles, we sit down with Gary Silverman, a 20-year veteran of the Financial Times. The son of a crime reporter in Manhattan, Gary's passion for journalism began at an early age when questionable characters would call the house at all hours and young Gary would listen in to hear the scoop. Gary talks to us about his early days as a reporter, the changing face of journalism, "murder, money and cats" and his fantastic career at the Financial Times.
2021-11-3035 minPress ProfilesWelcome to the Press Profiles PodcastThese 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 back stories, 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.
2021-10-1900 min
Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 33: Operations Below VicksburgGeneral Grant moves upon the Grand Gulf to secure good footing on the high land of the river, while preparing to invest Vicksburg.
2020-11-1717 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 32: Vicksburg: Running the BatteriesGeneral Grant describes the naval efforts to run supply lines to support the Vicksburg campaign, and issues his moving orders.
2020-11-0924 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 31: Fortifications About VicksburgGeneral Grant describes the fortifications of Vicksburg
2020-11-0727 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 30: Vicksburg Campaign-Employing the FreedmenGenerals Grant and Sherman prepare to move on Vicksburg, Mississippi, and enlist the help of freed slaves to support the Union cause.
2020-11-0222 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 29: The Battle of CorinthGeneral Grant establishes head quarters at Jackson, Mississippi and gives orders to pursue the enemy at Corinth.
2020-10-3012 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 28: Battle of IukaGrant moves into Mississippi hoping to route Sterling Price's army, but an acoustic shadow prevents a Confederate annihilation.
2020-10-2713 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 27: Escaping JacksonWhile moving his headquarters to Memphis, General Grant narrowly escapes rebel General Jackson's cavalry on the road to Memphis.
2020-10-1927 min
Artist to Artist with Jim RussellArtist to Artist: Meet Mershell ShermanA great conversation with artist, woodworker, and musician, Mershell Sherman. Mershell began using his artistic skills to heal himself after the loss of his twin sister, and has since taken his talents to lift up and offer healing interactions with his community. Don't miss this one!
2020-10-1632 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 26: Halleck Assumes CommandFollowing the bloody victory in Shiloh, General Grant is replaced as commander in the field by Major General Halleck.
2020-10-1418 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 25: Remarks on ShilohGeneral Grant gives his in depth analysis of the events and characters of the Battle of Shiloh.
2020-10-1125 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 24: Shiloh: First and Second DayHaving reassumed command, General Grant intends to go on the offensive, but soon finds the rebels have similar plans. The result: The Battle of Shiloh.
2020-10-0630 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 23: Promoted Major General - Relieved of CommandAfter the fall of Fort Donelson, Ulysses is promoted to Major General. Three weeks later, he faces arrest for insubordination.
2020-10-0320 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 22: Investment and Surrender of Fort DonelsonGeneral Grant decides to invest upon Fort Donelson, and earns the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
2020-09-2931 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 21: Capture of Fort HenryGeneral Grant finds support from Naval officer Foote to convince his superiors that Fort Henry can be captured. A combined Army and Naval effort is planned and executed.
2020-09-2515 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 20: The Battle of Belmont- A Narrow EscapeGeneral Grant moves against a rebel camp in Belmont, Missouri. His men gain much needed experience for the battles to come, but the general narrowly escapes with his life.
2020-09-2117 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 19- Appointed Brigadier GeneralUlysses is nominated and confirmed a Brigadier General and moves ahead of the rebels to take a city in Kentucky.
2020-09-1719 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 18: Appointed Colonel of the 21st IllinoisUlysses is appointed Colonel of a rag tag bunch, but quickly brings discipline and marches them across the state in pursuit of the enemy.
2020-09-1416 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 17: Outbreak of the RebellionAfter the attack on Fort Sumter, U.S. Grant begins mustering troops in Illinois, and tenders his service for command of a regiment.
2020-09-1218 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 16: The Coming CrisisCaptain Grant resigns from the Army and tries to live the quiet life of a civilian. But a national crisis simmers, and rebellion and war becomes imminent.
2020-09-0925 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 15: San Francisco- Early California-Life on the Pacific Coast- Promoted to Captain- Flush Times in CaliforniaPromoted to Captain, Ulysses travels to take charge of his new command, but passes through San Francisco first to take in the gold frenzied West.
2020-09-0412 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 14: Return of the Army--Marriage-Ordered to the Pacific Coast--Crossing the Isthmus--Arrival at San FranciscoUlysses returns to the states, marries, and is sent to San Francisco.
2020-09-0111 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 13: Treaty of Peace-Mexican Bull Fights-Regimental Quartermaster-Trip to Popocatapetl-Trip to the Caves of MexicoAs the Peace Treaty with Mexico is being negotiated, Captain Grant and the other officers enjoy, mostly, the sites of the country.
2020-08-2920 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 12: Promotion to First Lieutenant-Capture of the City of Mexico-The Army-Mexican Soldiers-Peace NegotiationsAn insurgency in the City of Mexico leads to Lt. Grant's promotion, order is restored, and peace negotiations are entered.
2020-08-2416 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 11: Advance on the City of Mexico-Battle of Contreas-Assault at Churubusco-Negotiations for Peace-Battle of Molino DelRey-Storming of Chapultepec-San Cosme-Halls of the MontezumasLt. Grant distinguishes himself as a leader and strategist as American forces advance deeper into Mexico.
2020-08-2130 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 9 and 10: Political Intrigue-Buena Vista-Movement Against Vera Cruz-Siege and Capture of Vera Cruz- March to Jalapa-Battle of Cerro Gordo- Perote-Puebla-Scott and TaylorLt. Grant discusses military politics of the Mexican War, and the capture of Vera Cruz.
2020-08-1730 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 8: Advance on Monterey- The Black Fort- The Battle of Monterey- Surrender of the CityLt. Grants disobeys his orders and charges into Monterey finding himself once again under heavy fire.
2020-08-1415 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 7: The Mexican War-Battle of Palo Alto-Battle of Resaca-Army of Invasion-General Taylor-Movement on CamargoLt. Grant finds himself under hostile fire for the first time in his life as the Mexican War begins.
2020-08-1020 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 5 & 6 : Trip to Austin-Promotion-Army of Occupation-Advance-Crossing the Colorado-The Rio GrandeReceiving his promotion, Full Second Lt. Grant and the Army of Occupation build up their defenses in preparation for war with Mexico.
2020-08-0824 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 4: Corpus Christi-Mexican Smuggling-Spanish Rule in Mexico-Supplying TransportationLt. Grant and his regiment head to Corpus Christi to prepare and possibly provoke a war.
2020-08-0317 minPersonal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 3: Army Life - Causes of the Mexican War- Camp SalubrityFollow Lt. Grant as he gets his orders at the brink of war with Mexico.
2020-07-3123 min
Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantChapter 2: West Point-- GraduationFollow young Ulysses as he navigates the trials of West Point Academy.
2020-07-2719 min
Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantPreface and Chapter 1The 18th President and former Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant , discusses his motivations for writing his memoirs and his childhood.
2020-07-2526 min
A Life In Music with Russell ScottEpisode 28: It’s A Small World with Robert J ShermanThis podcast is dedicated to performers who want to be their very best. Episode 28 features an interview with composer Robert J Sherman, son of Robert B Sherman of the Sherman brothers, known for their vast catalogue songs from the Disney era. Each episode focuses on an element of performance to help you be your very […]
2017-11-2300 min
Patriots Fourth And Two - The New GenerationWhat Do The Richard Sherman And Adrian Peterson Stories Mean For The Patriots?In this episode we shared our thoughts on the Richard Sherman and Adrian Peterson stories, and later on we started our NFL Draft Preview.
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