My name is Caroline and I'm a new 20-Something mentor here at Get Smart. Let me start off by saying that I am beyond thrilled to be writing for you guys. I have a whole slew of thought-provoking stuff to share, and I cannot wait to dive in. But first- let me explain what I'm [...]
Hello beautiful ladies! Every year we take a day out of the year to sit back and think all of the things we should be thankful for. This day usually consists of copious amounts of food, spending time with loved ones and going around the table saying what everyone is thankful for. And to be [...]
Hello lovelies! Fall is my absolute fashion season. It is cozy, warm and full of comfy sweaters and clothes! As a plus size girl, I find this season to be the easiest to dress for, because you can layer up and still feel comfortable. For this outfit of the day, I stuck to my top [...]
Picking ourselves up and staying there After we have endured something that has weighed us down for so long there comes a point when you are more than ready to put it behind you. It’s hard to imagine what the next step should be. Falling down over and over seems like a pattern that will [...]
Look -- a leaping girl! It's nearly impossible to stare at your Facebook feed and not see some inspirational quote with a girl jumping into mid-air by the beach. "Be like this girl - free and awesome all the time!" I am a quote junkie, and these snippets of time where we actually [...]
I took a bit of a hiatus from heartbreak lesson series and then a friend asked me..."What happened to the heartbreak series...how does it END?" It occurred to me in that moment that my writing for the past several weeks has brought me to a beautiful place that is available for each and every person [...]
In today’s crazy world, sometimes you just need a place to gather your thoughts and get some down-to-earth advice and ideas from people who have been where you are. Not everyone has a consistent mentor or role model, so Get Smart is here to provide that support system we need as we go through the [...]
Get Smart and FITspired with us! "Champions are born in the last lap." ~ someone inspiring Hi everyone! This is Steph, the Executive Director of Get Smart. I am SUPER excited to be taking on this weight loss journey with the AMAZING Kate! Kate and I have already lost a lot of weight in the [...]
If I could tell you the single thing that has kept me going since last November it has been living next door to my gym. There is no excuse you can really come up with when you are a 5 minute walk or 60 second drive to the nearest fitness facility. A broken heart releases [...]
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 [...]
