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Wonder Women: Sex, Power and the Quest for Perfection - Maya Smart
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Wonder Women: Sex, Power and the Quest for Perfection. Debora L. Spar. First, a warning:. Don’t judge “Wonder Women: Sex, Power and the Quest for Perfection”. By its cover. The illustration and the title give the wrong impression. The cover (designed by a man, incidentally) features a glorified stock photo of a white woman in stilettos, button-down shirt and trousers standing on her head while peering at a laptop. Outsized blood-colored boxes imprison white text stamped across the poor woman’s body.
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Our July Book Giveaway Is Closed
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Our July Book Giveaway is Closed. August 1, 2015. Thanks for your interest in entering to win a complete set of the 2015 Girls of Summer List. Curated by authors Gigi Amateau and Meg Medina. Another exciting giveaway will launch on August 17. We’ll release details via social media and my weekly newsletter, The Smart Take. Thanks for being a part of our reading community. Email book and author suggestions for future giveaways to hello@mayasmart.com. Barely had time to read this blog post?
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Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America (Revised and Updated) - Maya Smart
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Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America (Revised and Updated). Ayana D. Byrd. Lori L. Tharps. Every American has something to learn from “ Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America. 8221; which spans from the elaborate hairstyles of the 15. The Politics of Appearance. While many realize that when it comes to black hair, there is much, much more historical and cultural significance than meets the eye. It takes a deep study like this one, however, to reveal just how mu...
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You’ve Delegated Tasks. Now How Do You Make Sure They Actually Get Done? - Maya Smart
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You’ve Delegated Tasks. Now How Do You Make Sure They Actually Get Done? December 10, 2013. I delegate a hundred little things in a week. How can I make sure every single one of them got done? Should I go through my sent mail once a week to see what’s still out there? Dear Outbox Checker,. Are the multi-tool that can scale fish, drive screws or lift caps (metaphorically speaking). Are the ones with the power to make an email a suggestion, an order or a reminder. If you are delegating to great, experience...
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Reflecting on Priorities in Life and Motherhood, Two Years In - Maya Smart
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Reflecting on Priorities in Life and Motherhood, Two Years In. December 11, 2013. I could look at these peers and see a lot standing between their accomplishments and mine. But that would miss the point. Birthdays give us a perfect occasion to ponder the gap between where we are and where we’ve always longed to be. I never aspired to be a pop icon, supermodel, reality star or elite tennis player. But I always thought I would be a nationally recognized author. Problem was: I didn’t always work like one.
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Musings Archives - Maya Smart
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I love a good lifestyle blog and thought the space could use some more color. I pledge not to bore you with souped-up photos of my daily outfits or horribly executed but beautifully photographed DIY projects. However, reflections on family life, women's issues and volunteer pursuits are all fair game. Read on for juicy slices of the Smart life. Watch What Happens When You Give Picture Books a Fresh Look. August 17, 2016. What color is her shirt? How many ducks do you see? In Austin. Oliver, author of.
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New? Start Here. - Maya Smart
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Thanks so much for visiting my site! I launched this blog in 2013 to explore the personal, cultural and political dimensions of modern womanhood. Initially, I gravitated toward how-to. Columns and reviews of books like Lean In. In 2015, I’m moving on to explore what’s next. That is, what smart, ambitious women accomplish when they reject the absurdly impossible goal of “having it all” and instead carve out unique lives hellbent on having what matters most. With dynamic women or my personal musings. I’m M...
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How Katherine Wintsch (CEO of The Mom Complex) Makes Things Happen - Maya Smart
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How Katherine Wintsch (CEO of The Mom Complex) Makes Things Happen. February 4, 2014. At 32, Katherine Wintsch hit a maternal wall, a barrier more pronounced and intractable than any glass ceiling. The high-powered marketing executive and mother of two small children was simply too exhausted mentally and physically to carry on. Founder and CEO of The Mom Complex. Husband Richard; Children Layla (6) and Alex (4). Bachelor’s degree in marketing from James Madison University; Master’s degree in communicatio...
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Press - Maya Smart
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I prefer writing stories, but I’ve been known to provide a quote or two. Reporters may email hello@mayasmart.com or leave a message for me at 800.985.1612. Be sure to note any deadlines and I’ll do my best to get back to you quickly. People on the Move / Board Member at Texas Book Festival. Austin Business Journal, May 10, 2016). Jump Shot: Coached by Mom, Maya, Smart Family Aims for Community Life in Austin. Soulciti, June 22, 2016). Texas Book Festival 2015 in Photos. RVANews, June 1, 2015). Life Notes...
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Service Archives - Maya Smart
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Lifting as We Climb. Marian Wright Edelman said, "Service is the price we pay for the space we occupy." I agree. Read on for ideas, inspiration and information to take your volunteerism and philanthropy to new heights. The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America. June 22, 2016. A recent visit to Chicago for BookExpo America transported me back to 2005, when I visited the offices of historic black newspaper. Nonprofit Spotlight: Why I Support Breakthrough Austin. November 9, 2015.