Eat, Drink and Succeed

There's something to be said for being in the right place at the right time, but if you don't capitalize on the moment, all you've got is a missed opportunity. Laura Schwartz understands the power of seizing the moment better than anyone.

As a 19-year-old college student, she turned a volunteer position in the White House into the opportunity of a lifetime. Using her persuasive and engaging social skills, she went from answering phones to serving as President Bill Clinton s Midwest Press Se...