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.









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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.










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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.









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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.











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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. 











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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.









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Today, Janice is joined by Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America and former CEO of Avon, to explore the personal and professional journey of one of the most influential women in business. Andrea shares insights from her upbringing in a Chinese-American household, the mentors who shaped her, and her rise to become the longest-serving female CEO in the Fortune 500. She also reflects on her mission to expand economic opportunity through microfinance for women across the U.S. This conversation offers a rare look into the values, challenges, and pivotal moments that have defined Andrea’s trailblazing career.








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Janice is joined by Deanna Strable, first woman president and chief executive at Principal Financial Group. Deanna describes how she is focused on fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, delivering financial security worldwide. Deanna shares the importance of her past mentors, and how she was brought to her astounding role today.












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Janice is joined by Nicole Russo, president and chief executive officer of MicroBoard Processing. Nicole shares her story of her upcoming influences and how it pertains her ability to tackle her executive roles today in facing complex challenges in the manufacturing world.












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Janice is joined by Alicia Boler Davis, CEO of Alto Pharmacy, and the first African American woman to manage a vehicle manufacturing plant, who also served on Jeff Bezos senior leadership team. Alicia unravels her incredible story, and how she advanced through a series of senior-level rules. 











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