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2204, 2014

#GetSmart & #GetBalance!

“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear” – Buddha The more things change, the more they stay the same, Buddha.  [...]

1404, 2014

Spring Cleaning: Career Journey Tips for Young Women!

When it comes to education and the pressure of finding a job, we have all heard the phrases consisting of the words “flipping burgers”—most involving negative connotations.  Nothing irks me more!  Here’s why: Whoever may [...]

1404, 2014

Working your HEART out: Get Smart about the career journey!

I really dislike when people ask: “What do you want to do?” Working with college freshmen, I have learned this question could be a touchy subject. Most answer, “Well my parents want me to do [...]

804, 2014

“Roller Coaster-ing” to Leadership Success

by guest blogger Nicole Gittleman Leadership is a roller coaster. Life is a roller coaster. Just when you feel comfortable moving ahead…BAM! You’re dropping 40 feet downwards, making a hard right turn, and then flying [...]

304, 2014

Fast & Fabulous: Get Smart Gals Leading the Way!

This week is just FULL of awesome leadership  explosions!! Part of our commitment is highlighting a style of leadership that is marked by AUTHENTICITY and COMPASSION. We strive to help every young woman to find [...]

2503, 2014

#BanBanBossy and #GetSmart about REAL Leadership

I confess. I bought into the hype of banbossy! I even mentioned the #banbossy campaign in a workshop I did with young girls last week!. After reading the Ban Bossy website I was floored by the [...]

1803, 2014

Juan Problemo: R-E-S-P-E-C-T from the #getsmart crew

Yes, I watch the Bachelor. Ok, ok, you can go ahead and laugh, but I do! I watch the bachelor because I am a lifelong PEOPLE WATCHER! People's behavior just fascinates me-- in groups, when [...]

1803, 2014

Make a Living out of Living

“You know all those things you’ve always wanted to do? You should go DO THEM.” – #NoFear14 When I was in college, I always hoped that someday I would be able to combine my skills, [...]

1003, 2014

#NoFear14: Get out of my way!

Fear has resonated through all of us in one way, shape or form: the fear of fitting in, of taking and passing a test, or of not making a team.  And the greatest fear of [...]

803, 2014

#No Fear14: Pushing the Boundaries IS the destination!

Exploring my roots! The view from my cousin's hotel, La Colline in St. Marc Haiti. The news I often hear about my parents’ native country, Haiti, definitely made traveling there seem like an [...]