E-mail a friendMarch 26, 2009
Wall Street exec Carla Harris weighs in on the financial crisis and says being the architect of your own agenda is a key to success. Tony-nominated actor Bobby Cannavale explains his attraction to the role he plays in ABC's new series Cupid and how New York City factored into his career decisions.
Carla Harris
Carla Harris
Wall Street executive talks about seizing the opportunities that come with being laid off. (2:14)
Full interview. (13:43)
Named to Fortune's "Most Influential List" in '05, Carla Harris executed several high-profile IPOs, including for UPS and Martha Stewart Living, and helmed the common stock transaction for Immunex, one of the largest biotech offerings in U.S. history. She started her career with Morgan Stanley and offers advice based on lessons learned on Wall Street in her book, Expect to Win. Harris holds an AB in economics and an MBA, both from Harvard. She's also an accomplished singer who has released two CDs.
Bobby Cannavale
Bobby Cannavale
Emmy-winning actor talks about being stopped by police for walking down the street in L.A. (2:38)
Full interview. (11:21)
Bobby Cannavale always knew that he wanted to be an actor. He never formally studied but developed his craft on stage and sets, starting by sweeping floors for the prestigious Circle Repertory Theatre. He's gone on to win a Tony nom for his Broadway debut in Mauritius and appear in several TV series, including Third Watch and an Emmy-winning guest performance in Will and Grace. His new series, ABC's Cupid, premieres this month. Cannavale has also been tapped to return to the boards in The Gingerbread House.