Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio
Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to broadcast live on the New York Stock Exchange. She has a number of well-known programs under her belt. Broadcasting veteran with more than 20 years of experience writing about economics and business she played an integral role in establishing the TV channel CNBC as one of top-rated in the business and economy segment. The success of her journalistic work makes one believe that the lady was destined for the field. In her teens, Maria struggled to decide which career she wanted. At one point she wanted to become a musician, then the next day, an interior designer. However, once she experienced the thrill journalism has to offer there was no going back. In addition to being a great journalist this vivacious girl also serves as an inspiring figure to young women who wish to achieve success in an overwhelmingly male-dominated world. In addition to being one of "50 Faces of Decade" she was the first female journalist inducted i...