For most kids, "career day" is nothing more than a welcome refuge from a typical day at school. For Telis Demos, it was the spark that launched his now decades-long career as a financial journalist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to the "Heard on the Street" columnist and podcast host about the career day presentation from a Wall Street banker that ignited his curiosity in the financial markets. We get into his early career in magazines (and why newspapers won him over) and how getting "into the weeds" helps him uncover stories that others might miss. We also discuss the 2008 credit bubble, the rise of high-frequency trading, and the craft of writing a memorable intro. Telis also tells us about what PR professionals get right (and wrong), why he thinks it's important to ask someone what they actually do at work all day, and why aspiring young journalists should find their voice and follow their instincts.

Yahoo Finance anchor Julie Hyman is a 25-year veteran of financial journalism. From the newsroom floor of Bloomberg in Paris at the start of her career to helping lead Yahoo's broadcast coverage, Julie shares what it takes to prepare for her live shows each day and how to authentically connect with her guests. She also discusses balancing motherhood with a demanding career, the lessons learned from an early job selling corn off the back of a truck, and her advice for aspiring reporters: master the content, build relationships, and stay curious.

Josh Kampel is the CEO of Worth Media Group where he has helped transform their legacy publication Worth Magazine into a symbol for their mantra of "worth beyond wealth."

Long known as a publication that highlights luxury products and lifestyles, Kampel has pivoted Worth to celebrate those that use their wealth for good. As part of this effort, he has introduced the Worthy 100 list, live events, and other new initiatives that carry forward the theme of harnessing wealth for the greater good. Listen as we dig into Josh's approach, his career journey, and what's on the horizon for Worth.