Communications consultant, serial connector, and corporate responsibility expert, Susan McPherson knows that doing the right thing is not only good for business, it’s good for employees, and gives a better return on investment. Founder of McPherson Strategies, Susan helps companies, non-profits, and foundations amplify their reach and find the intersection between profit and social good. An investor and advisor to start-ups including TheLi.st, ZADY, Positive Luxury, Lover.ly, Apolitical, Gold Bean, Reserve, and The Muse, Susan has been named… Read More...

CEO and Co-founder of weeSpring.com, Allyson Downey wrote ‘Here's the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood' for new and expecting parents who want to balance a successful career with committed motherhood. Mother of two, Allyson launched her Techstars-backed startup that helps parents collect advice from their friends about what they need for their baby. Named the ‘Yelp for baby products’ by InStyle magazine, weeSpring has received praise from TechCrunch, Mashable, CNBC, and the Daily… Read More...

Wellness expert Latham Thomas believes radical self-care for all women is the key to badass birthing, whether a new baby or business. A graduate of Columbia University and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Latham has been featured as a holistic health and lifestyle expert in the New York Post, Elle Magazine, Fitness Magazine, The Examiner, as well as on The Dr. Oz Show, Fox News LIVE, Inside Edition, and CBS News. Author of the bestselling book Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to a Fabulous and Abundant Pregnancy, named one of the ‘Top 100 Women… Read More...

Managing Director of Media Influence at Ogilvy PR, Jennifer Risi is using public relations to elevate women leaders around the world. With more than 15 years of experience in nation branding, CEO and corporate positioning, crisis communication, and corporate social responsibility, Jennifer oversees media relations strategy across the firm. Jennifer led Ogilvy’s multi award-winning global relationships with the governments of Mexico and Colombia, introduced Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen program at the 2015 Super Bowl, and worked with the Under… Read More...

Over the years, Victoria Taylor helped facilitate over 2,000 Ask Me Anything (AMAs) with all kinds of people - farmers, celebrities, politicians, academics, and more - on Reddit.com for over 8 million subscribers. Now, the first-ever Director of Digital Community at WeWork and host of the PBS web series InnoVaTe, Victoria is connecting, highlighting, and celebrating business entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders in technology. Her dedication, work ethic, and commitment to all users on her platforms has made her one of the most beloved and… Read More...

Global Head of Strategy and Design at MediaVest, Claudine Cheever is an award-winning advertising executive and media expert with over 20 years of brand management and marketing experience. Believing that brands should do things for people, not say things to them, Claudine’s work has been recognized with four gold Effies for her work with Comcast, Doritos, Nortel, and Miller High Life. Formerly the Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi, Claudine has been lauded for her work in connecting brands with… Read More...

Never willing to give up on her dreams despite rejection, Essence Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Vanessa De Luca, is proof that if you believe in yourself, anything is possible. With an English degree from Harvard University and then 10 years later graduating from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Vanessa has used her pen and prowess to empower readers around the world receiving such honors as being listed in Advertising Age's Magazine A-List in 2015, FOLIO's 2015 Top Women In Media, and Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women on… Read More...

With over thirty independent films under her belt, a Golden Globe win for THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, and recognized as one of Crain's ‘Forty Under Forty,’ powerhouse Producer Celine Rattray is shaking up Hollywood empowering women behind and in front of the camera through honest storytelling. Her devotion to her art and resolute personality has made her a leader in the competitive field of film production earning her inclusion at major film festivals domestically and internationally including Sundance (12 times), Toronto (6 times) and the Berlin… Read More...

California girl turned Lady of London, Marissa Hermer is a restaurateur, mother to Max and Jake, and wife to Matt Hermer - owner of Boujis, Bumpkin, and Eclipse - several of the hottest restaurants and clubs in London. After working in New York City as a publicist for fashion, luxury restaurants, and nightclub brands, Marissa is applying her knowledge and passion for locally sourced ingredients and free-range, grass fed meat at her London Soho restaurant, Top Dog. In 2014, Marissa took on the role of cast member joining Bravo’s reality… Read More...

Ten time nominee and five time winner of Billboard’s 'Concert Marketing and Promotion Award,' Marcie Allen, Founder and President of MAC Presents, creates memorable events for the world’s leading artists and brands. Having worked with brands such as Citi, Verizon, and Southwest Airlines to create dynamic partnerships with artists like Billy Joel, Foo Fighters, and Imagine Dragons, Marcie has been named to Billboard’s ‘Women in Music’ list every year since 2010, received Billboard’s ‘Humanitarian Award,’ and most recently, Variety included her… Read More...

Author, animal activist, and businesswoman, Cornelia Guest is committed to protecting animals, the planet, and people. With a cruelty-free handbag line, faux leather jacket collaboration, vegan cookie business, catering company, and book Simple Pleasures, Cornelia shows consumers how they can speak with their wallet and live cruelty-free. Never ceasing to spread awareness, Cornelia is a board member for the Humane Society of New York, Face of PETA’s I’d Rather Go Naked Campaign, and was host for the New Yorker’s for Marriage Equality benefit… Read More...

Makeup artist, beauty expert, TV host, and author, Carmindy has been changing the way women see themselves since she first worked at the Merle Norman counter when she was 18 years old. As a child who struggled with being overweight and not her beach town’s definition of a classic beauty, she knew first hand what it felt like to be the subject of bullying and teasing. At first using makeup and bangs to hide her face, Carmindy eventually learned how natural and subtle makeup techniques could enhance her unique beauty and her confidence followed.… Read More...

Lisa Sun graduated from Yale in 2000 unsure of what she wanted to pursue having taken the MCAT, GMAT, LSAT and GRE upon graduation. Lisa landed at McKinsey & Company where she worked for 11 years as a consultant for global fashion brands. In her first year and first review, she was told she lacked gravitas and should dress the way she wanted people to see her. By 2006, she was named Best Dressed by Washingtonian and spent her weekends styling her colleagues to help them find the same confidence she had acquired. Passionate about how fashion… Read More...

After working in fashion for 12 years as Director of Special Events at Vogue, producing runway shows for Tom Ford, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent, and managing public relations for Betsey Johnson, Jess Teutonico went on a trip to Kenya that would forever change her life and professional trajectory. She now runs two non-profits, her own organization in Kenya called Under the Acacia and We are Family Foundation founded by legendary producer Nile Rodgers. Working with remote communities in Kenya, Jess builds sustainable infrastructures that meet… Read More...

Former Executive Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Business Development at Roc Nation, Jennifer Justice is committed to building women leaders and promoting women-owned businesses. With a degree from Cornell Law School, Jennifer transitioned from Partner at Carroll, Guido & Groffman to General Counsel and then Executive Vice President at Roc Nation. Having represented Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye, and Shakira (to name a few) and named as one of Billboard's top Women in Music 2014, Jennifer is sharing her marketing and branding expertise to… Read More...

From her award winning designs to her educational program inspiring youth through documentary films, Coralie Charriol Paul is a woman to watch as Creative Director for jewelry and leather goods at Charriol and Co-founder of React to Film. She has designed 15 jewelry collections to-date, including best-sellers ‘Crazy in Love,’ ‘Forever,’ and ’Tango,’ and created the famous Kucha watch, which received 'Ladies’ Watch of the Year' in 2005. Coralie is introducing Charriol’s worldwide jewelry collection for the first time in the United States and… Read More...

Fashion expert, Tai Beauchamp, has devoted her career to empowering women as a stylist, content creator, brand ambassador, on-air personality, and motivational speaker. After interning at Good Housekeeping and Harper’s Bazaar, Tai became Beauty Editor at O, The Oprah Magazine and then Seventeen Magazine when she was just 25 years old. Since then, Tai continues to inspire women to feel powerful inside and out as a Style Ambassador for InStyle - partnering with brands such as Dior Cosmetics, Nordstrom, and Target - as well as guest hosting on… Read More...

Luxury Client Partnerships Lead at Facebook and Instagram, Morin Oluwole, 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… Read More...

Advertising Maven, Cindy Gallop, blew open the doors to the sex-tech industry in 2009 when she presented her 4-minute TEDTalk 'Make Love Not Porn.' One of the most viral TEDTalks to date, Cindy exposed the differences between porn sex and real sex and how online pornography has become the default sex education of today. After receiving thousands of emails from viewers sharing their sex struggles, Cindy is on a mission to provide positive and emowering sex-tech through MakeLoveNotPorn.com and her beta site MakeLoveNotPorn.TV. Find out how porn… Read More...

Fashion designer Misha Nonoo is changing the way sophisticated urbanites dress for work with her Ready to Wear contemporary collections. Having won the 2012 Fashion Group International Rising Star award, as well as being a Top 10 finalist for the 2013 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Prize, Misha’s star is continuing to rise collaborating with contemporary artists and launching Misha Nonoo x Aldo Rise - an affordable footwear and handbag collection. Listed in Crain’s 40 under Forty and part of the CFD program, Misha is providing sophisticated and… Read More...

Nicole Hanley Mellon is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of HANLEY MELLON, a luxury lifestyle brand co-founded with her husband, Matthew Mellon, to share their love of art, travel, and organizations making a difference. With a women’s luxury sportswear line, Spring 2015 collection inspired by the organization Under the Acacia in Kenya, and their Fall 2015 collection infused with their experiences at the Fashion Academy in Antwerp, HANLEY MELLON is making its fashion mark for women who want to look sophisticated and chic, but feel… Read More...

Entertainment and sports journalist and TV host for Glamour, The Talk, and Dancing with the Stars, Jessica Radloff brings out the best in red carpet and celebrity interviews with her contagious energy, smart questions, and warm personality. Jessica’s path to the red carpet is an unlikely twist having overcome three learning disabilities that resulted in isolation and painful shyness in high school. Conquering her fears and academic challenges, Jessica graduated with honors from the University of Arizona in three and a half years with degrees… Read More...

Founder and former Chairman of Bartle Bogle Hegarty US, Cindy Gallop has been blowing up the brand building, marketing, and advertising business for over 30 years. Named Advertising Woman of the Year, Gallop has taken a radical approach to spreading the mission of brands like Coca-Cola, Ray-Ban, Levi, and Polaroid believing that shared values + shared action = shared profit. Now, Gallop is spreading her philosophy for transformative action as the Founder and CEO of IfWeRanTheWorld - a website dedicated to turning good intentions into shared… Read More...

Co-Founder of BlogHer and Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Alliances at SheKnows Media, Jory Des Jardins helped create the premiere online destination for female bloggers passionate about food, health, family, business, finance, and technology. With a mission for connecting and compensating talented writers, Jory creates innovative media and brand partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. In 2013, Jory was named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and BlogHer has consistently been listed as a Forbes Top 100 Website for… Read More...

Ari Horie created Women’s Startup Lab, a female-focused accelerator in Silicon Valley, to provide a 2-week intensive and 2 month incubation for early-stage companies. The program connects female founders with start-up mentors, advisors, leadership coaches, attorneys, venture capitalists, investors, executives, and peer founders. Featured as one of CNN's Top 10 Visionary Women in 2014 and a keynote speaker at SXSW in March 2015, Ari is passionate about helping women in technology become leaders in their industry. Ari shares with bSmart members… Read More...

Joan Kuhl has been sharing why millennials matter for over 10 years as a mentor, author, and speaker at college and corporate events. Coaching business leaders and executives, Joan is passionate about empowering and inspiring millennials for active engagement and lasting employment. She's outlined the keys to successful leadership for the largest generation in history in her books First Globals: Understanding, Managing, and Unleashing Our Millennial Generation and a new edition of Peter F. Drucker’s: Five Most Important Questions: Enduring… Read More...

Serial entrepreneur and author of The Path Redefined: Getting to the Top on Your own Terms, Lauren Maillian Bias co-founded an award-winning wine brand at age 19, making her the youngest self-made winery owner in the country. After the brand’s acquisition in 2011, she founded a strategic marketing company, Luxury Market Branding, and co-founded Gen Y Capital Partners, an early stage venture firm focused on consumer facing technology companies. She has been recognized at The White House by the Kauffman Foundation as an Empact100 Award honoree… Read More...

New York Times best selling author, national speaker, and Good Morning America contributor, Tory Johnson has been empowering women for over 15 years after founding two multi-million dollar career-focused businesses - Women For Hire and Spark & Hustle. Tory also shares her favorite 'Deals & Steals' weekly on Good Morning America promoting the brands she loves (established and emerging) to her loyal viewers. Professionally successful and happily married with two children, Tory's life was picture perfect - except for one thing. After struggling… Read More...

Real estate attorney Nina Roket has been named one of the most influential women in law and real estate by numerous publications including New York Real Estate Journal, Real Estate Weekly, and was most recently named to the 2014 New York Super Lawyers List. Having made partner at 30 and the only woman elected to her firm's Executive Committee, Nina founded the Women's Committee at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to help promote and mentor the next generation of female attorneys. As head of the firm's Hiring Committee, Nina believes strongly in… Read More...

Carly Heitlinger, aka The College Prepster, began blogging as a freshman at Georgetown University to fulfill a creative need after a difficult first semester. 6 years and many posts later, Carly is blogging from New York City and continues to be a relatable voice for her female followers and trendsetter for preppy fashion and accessories. Focused on helping young women live fuller lives, Carly's honesty and enthusiasm provides positivity for her faithful readers. Learn how Carly turned The College Prepster into one of the most influential… Read More...

Dee Poku, Co-Founder and CEO of the WIE Network, is empowering future women leaders with inspiring stories and support through her global symposium events and online community aimed at uplifting and empowering the next generation of female leaders. The WIE Network has attracted an unparalleled panel of inspiring women speakers - from Donna Karan to Bobbi Brown, Arianna Huffington, Nancy Pelosi and Queen Rania. As a former Hollywood studio executive, Dee shares why she created the WIE Network and her vision for all future empowered women… Read More...

Stylist to the stars, Engie Hassan, is the founder and President of EngieStyle and Fashion Editor for HudsonMod Magazine. EngieStyle is a world-renown company specializing in fashion styling, personal shopping, creative directing and brand imaging and is catered to women and men from all different countries, cultures, religions and customs. Some of their most reputable clientele include, Lady Gaga, Orlando Bloom, and more than one princess. For Engie, who started her career in fashion interning at Vogue magazine, hard work, dedication, and… Read More...

Sarah Hillware is the former America’s Miss District of Columbia 2012 and is an outspoken advocate for many revolutionary causes, including health education and women’s empowerment. She is the Founder and Director of Girls Health Ed., a health-education program for elementary and high school girls in the Washington, DC area, and has held various global health, policy, programming and research positions. Sarah was selected to serve as a delegate to the G8 Young Leaders Summit in London and was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for… Read More...

Noreena Hertz is an English author, economist and broadcaster known for her visionary ideas as an influential woman in academia and economics. Her books have been published in 17 languages, and her work was the inspiration for Bono's (RED) campaign, which partners with the world's most powerful brands to contribute up to 50% of their profits to help fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in developing countries. Harper Business released Noreena's new book, "Eyes Wide Open: How To Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World" on September 24th… Read More...

Rachel Goldstein is the founder of Agent of Change, a for-purpose company that uses event production and strategic marketing as vehicles to connect people who want to change the world with those who do. In 2010, Rachel formed Agent of Change to inspire her generation and promote today’s most innovative organizations and social initiatives around the world. Learn what inspires her to make a difference and how you can be an 'agent of change.' Join the Agent of Change mailing list for updates and invitations to their inspiring events! MY AIM IS… Read More...

For author, woman's advocate, and philanthropist, Rebecca Sive, every day is election day! Her work as a business executive, public official, and organizational leader has equipped her to inspire every woman to dream with a purpose. Her new book - Every Day is Election Day: A Woman's Guide to Winning Any Office, From the PTA to the White Houseis a must read for any woman aspiring to succeed in politics, as a woman leader, or as a bSmart member. I wanted women, particularly young women, to understand that there are leadership opportunities in… Read More...

Daniela Arredondo is a mother, a female entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Kitu Kids – a company that creates bilingual and educational apps in Spanish and English for children to learn about the world, geography, history, and culture. Daniela is married and has two young boys who inspire her as a woman in technology to create meaningful content to open the eyes of adults and children and appreciate the uniqueness of our diverse and culturally rich world. Throughout her professional career, Daniela has managed start-up projects in different… Read More...

Susan Leger Ferraro is a female entrepreneur who, at age 17, created Little Sprouts Inc. - an $18 million dollar, award winning, nationally recognized network of early education centers offering a literacy-based, individualized, developmentally appropriate education for children. Susan is now the Founder, President, and Chief Curiosity Officer of Imajine That, a children's interactive museum in partnership with WGBH that focuses on family engagement, partnering with public school systems, community centers, and institutions to bring innovative… Read More...

Leah Fox has studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has studied under Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; and Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University. Leah is offering a free 4-week course called Nourish You designed to re-start your… Read More...

At age 28 Krystal Ball was the Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congress in the 1st district of Virginia. If elected she would have been the first woman under 30 to serve in Congress in our nation’s history. Forbes named Krystal as one of ‘The Top 25 Most Powerful Women Of The Midterm Elections’ in 2010. Krystal is now a democratic strategist and co-host of MSNBC’s ensemble show The Cycle, which airs weekdays at 3:00 PM EST. Getting to the place where we can see ourselves as candidates is critical to take the next step and run. Women In Politics… Read More...

Female entrepreneur Carrie Waible, Founder & President of CW&Co., has spent her career on red carpets and behind the scenes of charitable events, product launches and corporate gatherings. She has used traditional and non-traditional media to drive awareness for clients such as the New York Harbor Foundation and Harbor School, Riverkeeper, Design-Apart, the New York and Norwalk Boat Shows, and worked with notable personalities including Alec Baldwin, Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Miller, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys to name a few With more than a… Read More...

Designer and Social Entrepreneur Joy Kennedy is the founder of Priya - a fashion accessories brand made by women who have been rescued from human trafficking and forced prostitution. Priya’s handbags and accessories are the latest fashion line from Texas that also rebuilds a woman’s sense of dignity and breaks the cycle of exploitation to give women a brighter vision of their future. When you buy a Priya handbag, you are participating in the latest fashion line by helping to create jobs for heroic female survivors and offer them hope for a new… Read More...

Joan Peronto is an emerging poet. Her poems thus far have appeared only in a number of small publications and in Crossing Paths, an anthology of Western New England poets, but we will be hearing more of her. After raising seven children who are now, as she tells us, educated and thrust upon the world, and after working for thirty-four years as a reference librarian, she has retired to devote herself to poetry. Her new and soon-to-be-realized project is a collection of poems about a small Midwestern town, similar to the one in which she grew… Read More...

Kimberly Boniello founder of Designing Your Life™ has been life coaching friends and family in New York City for the last two years. Using visualization and strategic planning, she helps her clients create the changes they want in every aspect of their life. With a focus on nutrition, fitness, and looking towards the future, she will help turn your ideas into actions to realize your goals! Click here to ask Kim your life questions or read her advice to other members! You can also email your question to [email protected] to ask your question… Read More...

You’re Invited to a bSmart Featured Event: BB Contemporary Presents View Finder Workshop: Haiti 2013Thursday, April 11th7:00 – 9:00 PM308 at 156 Project Art Space156 Fifth Avenue, Suite 308New York, NY 10010 Featuring photographs taken by 18 Haitian children enslaved as domestic servants, the proceeds from the event will be used to support the photography club at their school, Respire Haiti, and benefit the next photography workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and music as you view the latest works from View Finder… Read More...

Sonia Sahney Nagar is the co-founder & CEO of Pickie. Pickie is the world's first shopping magazine for iPad that curates new & noteworthy products picked by your friends, people you follow, and the brands you love. Pickie has been featured in TechCrunch, Mashable, Cool Mom Tech and is rated as one of the '10 Essential Apps' by Apple in the Catalogs category. Sonia shares with bSmart members how she raised $1 million and founded Pickie - your personalized shopping magazine app for iPad. Pickie uses the data found in Facebook, Pinterest, and… Read More...

Laurie Meadoff joined Cancer Schmancer in 2009 after a long history of executive producing programming for Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, ABC, HBO Family, MTV and VH1 as Co-Founder and CEO of Chat Ventures. In 2001, she began a TV program, Chat the Planet – a conduit of conversation with young people around the globe via satellite and executive produced the critically acclaimed web series 'Hometown Baghdad' that reached over 350 million people. Laurie founded The CityKids Foundation, known for its artistic and leadership programming leaving a… Read More...

Ashley Gilroy shares her inspiring story about how she created her jewelry line J/Hadley that can be seen in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Glamour, and Marie Claire and on celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Sofia Vergara, and Jessica Alba. Ashley shares her lessons learned, secrets to success, and encourages all female entrepreneurs to help each other so that we can all achieve our goals! Ashley is giving all bSmart members a 30% discount until February 20, 2013. Enter code 'BSmart' at check-out and start shopping here today! I went to… Read More...

Divine Muragijimana shares her inspiring story of how she is empowering African youth through The Council of Young African Leaders, an organization she co-founded in 2011 to inspire the next generation of Africans leaders as part of the Diaspora, the dispersion of a population from their native land, by challenging their ideas and thoughts in appreciation of Africa’s diversity. Divine is also the Editor-In-Chief of Applause Africa Magazine. Applause Africa focuses on the people, cultures, philosophies, and successes of Diaspora Africa. For… Read More...

Erin Stutland founder of SHRINK SESSION™ workouts for your best weight loss results and Magical Manifesters lpersonal ife coaching shares her cardio-dance and strength training workout with bSmart members. After having a successful career as a professional dancer touring with several renowned companies, guest starring on TV and starring in several Off-Broadway shows, Erin has taken her background in dance and self-motivation to create a unique workout that will get you in shape and creating an action plan for your life goals! Add Erin to your… Read More...

Jaime lived the past two years in rural El Salvador, in a war-stricken farming community within a country plagued by violence. She found a way to be genuinely happy, creating job opportunities for women and healthy activities for youth. A by-product of her happiness is an Artisan Group in El Salvador that creates hand-crafted jewelry, now sold internationally, serving as a sustainable development project for at-risk families in what is now Jaime's second home. Add Jaime to your network by clicking on her picture to learn more about her, add… Read More...

Haeley Giambalvo of DesignImprovised.com, a blog featuring simple DIY projects anyone can do to make a big impact in their home, shares key lessons for creating a successful blog and Haeley’s favorite DIY projects for fall! Add Haeley to your network by clicking on her picture to learn more about her, add her as a bSmart friend, join her Spotlight, or message her through bSmart! DIY Decorating You are a Wharton graduate, former strategy consultant, wife, and mother of Stella (age 3) and Hazel (age 1). What made you decide to start… Read More...

bSmart interviewed Fashion Director Stacey Jones about her inspiring story how she created her fashion career and the essential lessons she has learned from the industry that you need to know! Fashion and Creative Director Stacey Jones Your success is incredibly inspiring. How did you get started in the fashion industry? I met the photographer David Anthony in 2000. Within 4 months of meeting and shooting with him we were working together on Harper’s Bazaar. I had no experience before I met him. I had never assisted anyone so had no real… Read More...

Fashion Inspiration In honor of New York City Fashion Week, bSmart is having its first annual Best Dressed contest! The winner will be announced at the Alton Lane Cocktail Party on September 19th and will have her style featured in a bSmart Spotlight! Submit your vote for who you think should win by September 18th! To kick off the contest, we spent seven days following the work-week style of one of bSmart's most stylish members, Basia Dworak, and interviewed her about her fashion inspiration, where she finds her clothes, how to dress… Read More...

bSmart interviewed Jenny Ladner Brenner about her motivational story of writing her first novel, THE DINNER PARTY, and what you need to know to have success writing your first novel! Motivational Story A lot of people talk about writing a book but never do it. What gave you the motivation to write (and finish) your first book? I’ve always loved to write, so perhaps it was my third grade teacher who pushed me to keep doing it. I started writing The Dinner Party about five years ago at a bit of a professional crossroads—I thought it would be a… Read More...