Episodes

  • Making a Buck to Make a Difference: Creating Purpose-Driven Capital

    Making a Buck to Make a Difference: Creating Purpose-Driven Capital
    Jan 28 2026
    Janice sits down with Martin Cabrera, Founder and CEO of Cabrera Capital Markets. Martin shares how early lessons from his grandfather shaped his work ethic, how he rose above the challenges of his neighborhood, and how relentless hustle — from making 150 calls a day early in his career to building his own firm — fueled his journey to founding a leading financial services company.










    Tags: janice, ellig, ceo, founder, martin, cabrerea, capital, markets, work, hustle, financial, service, business
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    33 mins
  • An Entrepreneurs Billion-Dollar Journey: Passion to Purpose

    An Entrepreneurs Billion-Dollar Journey: Passion to Purpose
    Dec 18 2025
    Today, Janice is joined by Elizabeth Elting, Co-Founder and former Co-CEO of TransPerfect, the world’s largest translation and language services provider. Elizabeth shares her formidable entrepreneurial journey — from surviving on ramen packets in the early days to leading a multi-billion-dollar global company. She reflects on the influence of her father, the early development of her entrepreneurial instincts, and how working across cultures and languages shaped her leadership and global perspective.









    Tags: janice, ellig, elizabeth, elting, ceo, transperfect, journey, entrepreneur, culture, language, leadership, global, impact
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    40 mins
  • Innovative Fintech Leadership: Powering the Future of Money

    Innovative Fintech Leadership: Powering the Future of Money
    Nov 26 2025
    Today, Janice is joined by Stephanie Ferris, CEO and President of Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), a Fortune 500 company whose technology enables financial institutions and businesses to move money seamlessly around the world. An accomplished global executive, Stephanie has deep experience leading payments and technology platforms, driving digital transformation, elevating customer engagement, and championing inclusive growth. She shares the inspirations that shaped her early life, her journey to executive leadership, and how she navigates the immense scale and responsibility of leading FIS’s global market presence.









    Tags: leadership, janice, ellig, stephanie, ferris, ceo, president, fidelity, fis, technology, finance, money, growth, responsibility
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    29 mins
  • Powering Progress: Leadership and Innovation at CMS Energy

    Powering Progress: Leadership and Innovation at CMS Energy
    Oct 29 2025
    Janice sits down with Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy — a leading Fortune 500 energy company based in Michigan. Garrick reflects on his upbringing and the influence of his father on his leadership journey, offering insight into the challenges, values, and perspectives that shape the operation of one of America’s top energy companies.










    Tags: janice, ellig, ceo, garrick, rochow, cms, energy, innovative, industry, technology, president, leader, michigan
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    32 mins
  • Governance at the Speed of Change: The Modern Board

    Governance at the Speed of Change: The Modern Board
    Sep 24 2025
    Today, Janice welcomes Richard K. Davis, a distinguished leader with more than 40 years of experience in banking and executive leadership. Formerly the Executive Chairman and President of U.S. Bancorp, Richard now serves as CEO of Make-A-Wish America. He shares his journey in leading at the highest levels, offering insights into effective leadership, boardroom dynamics, and the responsibilities that shape lasting impact.









    Tags: janice, ellig, ceo, richard, davis, board, meeting, leadership, boardroom, bancorp, make-a-wish, executive
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    41 mins
  • The Relentless Media Visionary: Streaming the Future

    The Relentless Media Visionary: Streaming the Future
    Aug 28 2025
    Today, Jance sits down with Tom Rogers — founder of CNBC and MSNBC, and the longest-serving president of TiVo — to explore his remarkable career in media and entertainment. Tom shares insights from his executive roles across multiple industries and discusses his lasting impact on shaping the modern media landscape.











    Tags: janiceellig, founder, ceo, CNBC, MSNBC, tomrogers, media, entertainment, podcast, executive, leadership, impact
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    34 mins
  • Making Financial Security More Achievable

    Making Financial Security More Achievable
    Jul 30 2025
    Today, Janice is joined by Zach Buchwald, chairman and CEO of Russell Investments, a leading global investments solutions partner with approximately $332 billion in assets in under management. Zach dives into the challenges of financial security and retirement, and discusses his changing responsibilities for driving the firm's global business strategy, while fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.











    Tags: financial, security, retirement, janice, ellig, zach, buchwald, ceo, russell, investments, leader, strategy
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    34 mins
  • Poker Power: Play to Win in Life & Work

    Poker Power: Play to Win in Life & Work
    Jun 26 2025
    Today, Janice is joined by Jenny Just, co-founder of PEAK6—a multi-billion-dollar financial services firm. As one of America’s richest self-made women, Jenny shares how family, mentors, and early trading-floor experiences shaped her bold decision-making. She also explores the surprising power of poker through her initiative Poker Power, which equips women with the strategic skills needed to lead, invest, and thrive.









    Tags: janice, ellig, jenny, just, peak6, billionaire, family, impact, mentors, investments, leaders, power, women, co-founder, executives, poker
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    44 mins