I am a social worker and I manage an anti-trafficking program in Chicago, IL. Through my work I have learned two very important lessons:

1. The community rarely understands what human trafficking is.

2. One people begin to understand it, they want to help and be engaged but do not know how.

I hope to use this group to educate each other on human trafficking --- and other social justice issues that intersect -- and to dialogue about creative solutions collectively.

Welcome!

Anne Whiting is a fashion designer and passionate proponent of sustainability innovation in fashion. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, equipped with a variety of experience in the fashion industry both in NYC and LA, she is the founder and creative director of sustainable womenswear label Anne James New York. Her work has been showed in New York Fashion Week, Berlin Fashion Week, and soon London Fashion Week.

This group is for sustainable fashion enthusiasts to connect, inquire and unite in efforts to improve the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry. Let's create both local and worldwide change so we can continue to love all things fashion.

This is a group to share film and tv recommendations that inspire us. It is also a place to share new and old favorites of empowering shows and movies as well as entertainment news and role models from the fim industry. Welcome!

This is Amanda Sannella's public mentor group!

Join to ask me questions about healthy eating, non-chemical beauty and home products, and other wellness practices.

This group is also focused on career development and networking guidance to help you advance in your corporate career.

My approach to wellness is to make it feasible for busy women to incorporate health and well-being into their lives by giving advice on how I have achieved a healthly life.

My approach to career is centered around making connections and building your own path.

Please share your wellness and career goals with this group so we can all help eachother reach ultimate health and reach our highest career potentials.

Hello bSmart Ladies! My name is Samantha and I am an inspired, hard working lover of life who is here to help with all of your fitness, beauty and overall wellness needs! Being a fulltime student, dancer, dance teacher, sister, daughter and friend life can get pretty hectic. I am going to share with you my tips on how to stay fit, beautiful and confident while enoying all that life has to offer.

This is Angelina's holistic mentorship group focused on reading recommendations, academic careers, and empowerment. Join to ask her questions, share your advice and connect with other bSmart women!

Angelina will share suggestions on what to read to be your best, strongest, happiest, with a focus on contemporary women's fiction and lifewriting.

This is also a site to discuss academic careers, from applying to college through thinking about a tenure track job.

Please share your goals and struggles so we can all support each other to live our best lives.

About Angelina: I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature and Political Science from Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany, and a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities from NYU. In college, I studied abroad at Columbia University and Universite Paris 8, France. My master's thesis argued that women's pleasure is political and showed this true be true across varied female identities and their presentation in contemporary women's writing. Currently, I am dividing my time between being an editor for the online magazine Indulgence which I cofounded with an NYU peer, a community leader at bSmart, and applying for phd programs.

This is Meagan Hooper's public mentor group!

Join to ask her questions, share your advice and connect with other bSmart women!

Meagan Hooper, bSmart's founder, leveraged an arts degree and professional theatre and film experience into a decade long career on Wall Street, working her way up from Administrative Assistant for the founder of a premier hedge fund, to the firm's Chief Operating Officer. Self-taught in the world of finance, her prowess and expertise was quickly recognized, as she then became Director of Operations for a global wealth management firm, overseeing $4 billion in assets across multiple asset classes. Through her journey, Meagan discovered a need for advising, supporting, and connecting aspirational millennial women. This motivated her to launch bSmartGuide.com to serve as a platform for women to learn, connect and promote their brands in order to achieve success and obtain their goals.  

While building on her business savvy and entrepreneurial spirit, Meagan continues her pursuit of the arts, from performing stand-up comedy to appearing in film, television, and theatre. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Meagan lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her husband, Joe, and pug, Stella.

This is a group where we share and discuss the bSmart Core Values of leadership!

Vision - A bSmart woman understands that leadership begins with a clear vision for herself and others.

Purpose - A bSmart woman always knows 'why,' as well as, 'what' she's creating.

Empowerment - A bSmart woman lifts herself up and in doing so, lifts up those around her.

Supportiveness - A bSmart woman seeks to understand the goals and dreams of those around her.

Collaboration - A bSmart woman listens as much as she speaks and values the creative process.

Mindfulness - A bSmart woman goes within to quiet her mind and listen for direction and inspiration.

Perseverance -  A bSmart woman never gives up. Never.

Openness - A bSmart woman opens her heart and mind to those around her welcoming feedback.

Integrity -  A bSmart woman does what she says she will do and communicates with transparency and honesty.

Growth - A bSmart woman welcomes feedback and challenges recognizing they are her path to evolution.

Emotional Intelligence - A bSmart woman seeks to understand another's past to advocate for their future.

Strength - A bSmart woman stands up for herself and those around her, raising her voice even if it trembles.

Resourcefulness - A bSmart woman uses what she has around her to multiply her impact and serve the world.