In the courtroom drama "Bull," Geneva Carr’s character Marissa Morgan, a psychologist and neurolinguistics expert, has all the answers. She created the algorithm to predict how jurors will vote in a case.

“It's really fun playing a smart, independent woman living her best life at my age,” said Carr.

In real life, Carr also thrived in a data-driven field, until an epiphany changed everything.

“I went to [ESCP Business School] in Paris and got a business degree. I was selling derivatives and I came to work on Wall Street. And I saw a play — I didn’t grow up with the arts — and my mind was blown,” said Carr.

So she left banking for acting.

“To see people live on stage and telling stories in that way, it was like an 'aha' moment. And it was profound and I still, my heart races when I think about that moment,” recalled Carr.

Carr worked for 20 years before her breakout role, starring on Broadway in "Hand to God" in 2015. The show 'Bull,' filmed in NYC, premiered the next year.

“My wardrobe is literally out of this world. I wear a lot of Roland Mouret and, Stephanie, I think you need to get on that train,” she advised me.

And for those coming out of the pandemic and re-evalutating what they want in a career, Carr has some advice.

“You have to find what you love. So I say to young people: volunteer, watch everything, read everything you can, and figure out what is exciting to you. And then commit,” said Carr.

And that's exactly what she's doing with the series. She’s going for it again, directing an episode of 'Bull.'

“I wanted to challenge myself and I've always wanted to direct and, unbelievably, in the middle of COVID-19, I'm starting a second career,” said Carr.

And how did the opportunity come about?

“I fought tooth and nail to get it. As you know, a lady in this business the past 30, you just have to fight for everything you get and we have two female show runners this season and I begged and pleaded and they didn't hesitate and it's been a dream come true to direct an episode,” said Carr.

It's even more evidence that following your passion can pay off, even if it's a leap of faith.

“Were there any naysayers? Did anyone at the time say you can't give up a successful career on Wall Street?” I asked.

“Yes, yeah. Family loves to say it because everybody thinks that acting is such a risk. But everything's a risk. So risk on yourself and go for it. That's what I'd say."

She makes a good case!

Carr's directorial debut airs March 31.