Get Smart was born with the purpose of young women being able to fully actualize themselves and all of their potential. After spending 10 years working day in and day out with thousands of young women I saw what made them come alive, what developed them into the best version of themselves. As an educator [...]
Failure is inevitable. It's how we respond to it that defines who we are. When it comes to building a personal brand, it is always about promoting those things we want people to know about us. If you want people to identify you as disciplined and passionate, or maybe funloving and easygoing, you have to [...]
This lesson's explanation came to me as I was driving. Therefore I have literally exited route 95 in middle of Connecticut. I am sitting in a Lowe's parking lot to impart it to whoever might need to hear it. As I drove today I was reminded of the many road trips I took in my [...]
This week I attended a side walk sale shopping event in Bridgehampton. NY. While venturing down the endless rows of vendors I stumbled upon a group of people seemingly close to my age selling jewelry. They went on to explain how the jewels had a cause...and we all know how us Get Smart girls love [...]
Have you ever had one of those days… when you were stressing, running all over the place, “multitasking”… and you just grabbed & ate everything in sight? OF COURSE you have! Because you are human! It’s called life! I used to have those days all of the time. But now that I have established a [...]
San Diego Skyline Lesson 3 may be a stretch, but there are a few ways you can amend it! This lesson is one that I learned many years ago. When I was about 13 years old I visited San Diego, California for the first time. I didn’t understand why I felt so alive [...]
“Our experiences influence the person we become.” What – NO GUYS? When the time came to reveal to my friends that I would be attending a small, private, Catholic women’s university, many of them made fun of me. They were confused as to why I wouldn’t want to experience the “traditional” college experience. My friends [...]
You did not misread this. The worst thing you can do when your heart has been broken is to pretend otherwise. Think of your heart like a delicate piece of beautifully blown glass. Who goes around pretending something that has been smashed is totally in tact? Healthy denial can help right in the beginning, but [...]
One thing that I really enjoy doing is being able to introduce “new friends” to “old friends." It can be very exciting; to introduce people who you care about to each other and watch them hit it off. It is a great feeling to bring the people that you care about together, even if it’s [...]
Welcome to part two of my experience in Guatemala this summer. If you missed part one, please click here. Simple Joys ...After I blew bubbles with Maria, children started coming by and saying hello. My sister, cousin, and I then decided we should get the lollipops, candy and toys out we brought before hoping there [...]
