Most of us know Amy Poehler as a brilliant comedian. What many of you may not know about is a web site and Facebook page that she has developed to encourage you women to appreciate their own value in society. The name of this site is:
“Smart Girls is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves. Our motto is: Change the World by Being Yourself. What began as an online show for young girls and an excuse to host spontaneous dance parties, has become a place for information, comedy and community. When we use the word “community” we take that very seriously. Therefore, our intention is to be a safe place where those who make up that community may be heard and offered a response. We are finding that Smart Girls is the first community where many young men and women are able to express their own concerns. Through our “Call to Action” campaigns we encourage smart girls to volunteer and to be more curious about the world they live in. Our goal is to provide a healthy alternative to so much that is being marketed to young people on the internet. We emphasize intelligence and imagination over “fitting in.” We celebrate curiosity over gossip. We are a place where people can truly be their weird and wonderful selves.”
I have been following this site for some time and I would encourage anyone who is involved in the lives of young women to take a look at this site and recommended it.
AMY POEHLER YOU ROCK!
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I LOVE Amy Poehler!! I will definitely check her site out now!!
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Thanks for sharing! I will check out the site. I also posted the poem Saint Mary (about my mother-in-law) on the link up site.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to post your salute to your mother-in-law.
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So encouraging to hear about this Bernadette
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Wonderful post and wonderful lady Amy Poehler is! Thanks Bernadette, I hope you have a happy day! 🙂
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Bernadette, I’ve just posted the link to my comments on the poem “Mother in the Morning” by Caribbean (Trinidad & Tobago) poet and artist Danielle Boodoo-Fortune, a talented young woman and mother-to-be.
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Rosalyn, Thanks for taking the time to share this poem. I hope lots of my followers read it.
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I didn’t know this about Amy Poehler. Good for her!!
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I love this! Bernadette, you tell us the most awesome things! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Wow thanks for sharing this Bernadette! So cool
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We are big Amy Poehler fans but tend not to follow the doings of the rich and famous. But I love what she’s up to here and will definitely check out her site. It’s funny that comedians sometimes have such a clear perspective on the challenges of our culture. This is great 🙂
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I have never heard of Amy Poehler but will check her out. I do like the idea of webpage and Facebook she has started – particularly with the emphasis being on ‘safe’!
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Love Amy Poehler and I’m so glad she has taken this measure to make a difference!
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