Happy National Volunteer Week! We've already introduced you to Catchafire, and we were so happy to see their Powerful Women series profiling women who give pro bono, that we had to share a few favorites with you! Today, we're spotlighting our very own president, Claudia Chan! Claudia has spent a decade creating Girls Night Out gatherings for almost 1 million women across... CONTINUE READING 2

Boston is one of my fave cities (I went to Smith College), and since it’s a mere train ride away from my home in New York City (I live for the Acela Express), I can visit as often as I please! Even though it's significantly smaller than New York, I always find somewhere new and interesting every time I visit.... CONTINUE READING 8

As a Smith College grad and women’s media entrepreneur, I am—not surprisingly—a huge fan of musically talented women who can belt it out. A fraction of my favorites include Sara Bareilles, Katy Perry, Pink, Liz Phair and Aimee Mann; you might as well call my Pandora page my own little Lilith Fair. One artist I have recently added to my playlist... CONTINUE READING 21

Boston is full of different neighborhoods that are vibrant and unique, but I absolutely adore Harvard Square, which you guessed it, is home to renowned Harvard University. Whenever I visit, I’m instantly brought back to my college days (my alma mater Smith isn’t too far away) and feel all at once nostalgic and at home. I couldn’t be more excited... CONTINUE READING 7

Maybe it’s the government major I chose at Smith College…but trips to D.C. always deepen my gratitude to be an American. After all, what happens in those beautiful white landmark buildings have shaped this powerful country. I always love touristy visits to landmarks like the Capitol and the Smithsonian...and to squeeze in some girl time with the ladies at D.C. Scout (one... CONTINUE READING 19

As a proud graduate of Smith College in Massachusetts (shocking! I went to an all-women's college), Boston always brings back great memories of wild weekend trips filled with shopping on Newbury Street and clubbing at M80 (remember M80?). So I am really counting down the days till Shecky’s Girls Night Out Boston on August 3-5. I'm also excited to visit... CONTINUE READING 14