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Norwegian pop singer, Astrid S, explains to her Boston audience why she write her hit single, ‘Such a Boy!’ 

Growing up she realized that girls are often portrayed in relationships as the unstable and dramatic ones: “I remember being really confused when I was a little girl because I thought, a girl is the best thing to be!” 

We rise when we empower each other - and ourselves! - to be the best that we can be, despite the roles the media puts us in. Join the bSmart community today to find a mentor and to grow your professional goals!

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New Years Resolutions

The new year brings a bittersweet sentiment: you have grown one year wiser but also you are reminded of how quickly time passes by. Nostalgia kicks in as you reflect. As I reflect back I am proud of what I have accomplished but also feel driven to continue to do better as a student, as a daughter, as a friend, as a person. With both the new year beginning and a new decade in my life, I start this…

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Emily Weiss, founder and CEO of the beauty startup Glossier, is a badass girlboss who embodies vision and perseverance. Wanting to make women feel great through her products and the community she built around them, Weiss has created a highly lucrative brand that makes her a role model for millennial entrepreneurs and women who work in the beauty industry.

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Another GREAT article from Deanne Swaringen! Now that classes have officially started and most of us have returned to campus, do you find yourself already swamped in coursework? Read this article here to learn ways to keep your anxiety at bay and to look forward to a wonderful new semester! 

Join the bSmart community today to meet other hard-working and ambitious women, anxious to share their tips and advice with you on how to be the best that you can be! Sign up here.

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bSmart, Deanne Swaringen, writes a compelling and insightful piece about learning your values when it comes to two seemingly contrasting concepts. Read Deanne’s article here!

Are you ready to meet hard-working and professional women who are looking to give mentorship regarding careers, motherhood, or even social media? Join the bSmart community today! Sign up here. 

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Our bSmart community question of the week is about family!

What’s your vision for your role in relation to your future family members (partner, children, non-traditional, traditional family roles)?

Join the bSmart community to join the discussion today! Sign up here.

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bSmart connects experts and peer mentors with young women who want to learn, grow, increase their network and accomplish their goals. Join bSmart today! 

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Today's feature is Meet a bSmart Mentor! ‘I'm here to help in anyway I can, and I hope that throughout our mentorship, you'll find valuable guidance and a friend you know you can rely on.’// @cdubbs913 is one of bSmart’s Expert Mentors. She’s a Member Support Analyst for WeWork offering her guidance in leadership, career development, politics, writing, relationships and of course the bSmart Guide Curriculum. 

Sign up on bSmart to meet Courtnie today!

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To live our most authentic life, we must define our purpose, realize our highest potential and work toward that goal. Need help? Looking for resources to fulfill your dreams? 

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Jaime Petkanics founded @prepary after 7 years in Recruiting & HR at JPMorgan and Tory Burch reviewing thousands of resumes and interviewing hundreds of candidates. Jaime learned not only how to spot a great candidate for any role, but also developed a passion for educating applicants on best practices for interviewing, updating their resume and even making a career shift. Jaime tells bSmart readers her essential tips for landing your dream job and how you can receive her career advice through coaching sessions, events, and on Prepary.com. Full story on bSmartGuide.com / Learn / Smart Women.

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Today we’re talking about how to bSmart with your finances. We believe a woman's financial independence is crucial and know that understanding your finances and setting up a budget can feel overwhelming. Not to worry bSmart is here to help you! Start by asking yourself the following questions: 1) Do you have a financial planner, coach, or money mentor? 2) Do you know how much money you should be saving each year? 3) Do you have a plan for increasing your income or earnings potential? 4) Do you know how, when, and why you should be investing in your future? 5) What is one action you can take this week to begin investing in your future? Check back on our page every week for a feature from the bSmart guide and head over to bSmartGuide.com / Community / The bSmart Guide to learn more!

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@LavernCox is a fearless woman we can all look up to with how she imparts words of encouragement to her audience, and makes everyone feel celebrated for our differences!

Join the bSmart community today and empower yourself among other women who aspire to be like Lavern! Sign up here: https://bsmartguide.com/

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Follow your own path and don’t apologize if it doesn’t look like everyone else’s. Being different is something to celebrate!

Are you a member of bSmart yet? Sign up to be a part of our mentorship community today!

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Today’s product feature is all the rave right now! @shethinx is the sleek and sanitary option to maxi pads. You'll never complain about wearing your period underwear again! And we’re excited to share that Thinx has just introduced new products like organic cotton tampons and period proof activewear. End the worry, buy Thinx.

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Our bSmart community question of the day is about integrity! When has your integrity been challenged and how did you deal with that tough situation?

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Luxury Client Partnerships Lead at Facebook and Instagram, @morin, has been a digital thought leader at Facebook since 2006 when it was a small start-up company. Now working at Facebook France, Morin is pioneering digital advertising solutions for global luxury brands. With a background in product marketing including Facebook Pages, and working with fashion clients and agencies, Morin is at the forefront of millennial media connecting with over 1.4 billion people on Facebook and Instagram’s 300 million users. Find out how you can build your brand online, increase your digital network, and become a woman leader like Morin Oluwole. Full story on bSmartGuide.com / Learn / Smart Women.