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.

Gregg Greenberg is well known as the ubiquitous host at Investment News and before that as a reporter for TheStreet.com where he interviewed executives from all parts of the financial world. What's less known about Gregg is his love of writing for the silver screen and the stage. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss the art of storytelling – for interviews, movies, plays, and books. Gregg also talks about his early pivot from finance at Lehman Brothers to journalism and what he loves about the job. We also discuss Jimmy Breslin, Jim Cramer, hot pastrami, the best PR pitches, and of course, a whole lot more.

Liz Claman is the host of "The Claman Countdown" and "Everyone Talks to Liz Claman", and a TikTok sensation "@redfoxliz." But before she became a household name in business news, she was a girl with a dream of being a journalist – and willing to do whatever it took to realize that dream. On this episode of Press Profiles, Liz tells us about showing up unannounced in a Columbus, Ohio newsroom to ask for her first on-air job, cold-calling Warren Buffet, her journey through various newsrooms (including her decision to go to Fox), lessons she learned from her parents, the importance of keeping an open mind, her love of hockey, and her secret mantra that "in order to uncover the most interesting stories, you're better off focusing on the jockey than the horse".

If something is happening in the world of business news, Chris Roush is on top of it. Twenty years ago, the journalism professor founded a daily newsletter that tracks reporter moves and media trends across the industry. On this episode of Press Profiles, we dive into the changing landscape of business news including the shift to specialty publications and the rise of AI. Chris laments the lack of coverage of private companies and explains why he believes all news is good news for businesses. We also discuss some of his former students, his love for all things Auburn and Boston sports, his special connection to Ferraris, and of course, a whole lot more.

Romaine Bostick's path to becoming a journalist started out as a teenager in the basement of a hip hop radio station in Chicago. It turns out that learning from folks like Pink House and JP Chill was the perfect launching pad to becoming one of the most established TV anchors in financial news. On this episode of Press Profiles, the Bloomberg anchor discusses his approach to the craft, his use of data to tell stories, and the CIA techniques he uses to research his guests. We also learn about his locker room encounter with President Obama, his distinctive lapel pins, his plea to be a Jeopardy contestant, and as always, a whole lot more.