SmartTalk series creates live, unforgettable conversation between you and the most extraordinary women in the world.

Held in theatrical venues throughout the United States, SmartTalk has featured such remarkable women as Julie Andrews, Jane Goodall, Lady Margaret Thatcher and Maya Angelou, just to name a few. More often than not, the speaker reveals a private side not often seen in public, creating an emotional connection with the audience. SmartTalk shares the stories of incredible women who follow their own paths – undeterred by conventional thinking – to spectacular results empowering all those around her.

Bob Benia, the creator and founder of SmartTalk, has been bringing women together to experience the power of the spoken word since 1991. In the past several years, SmartTalk has grown into one of the most powerful and entertaining live events in the nation. The core mission of SmartTalk stems from the idea that women are inspired by the heart and voice of other remarkable women. In fact, we became more than just a lecture series but a series of connected conversations. These thoughts, stories and pieces of advice shared face to face create invaluable connected conversations that truly renew, enrich and uplift the spirit.

Empowering, engaging and uplifting, the SmartTalk five-night subscription series (1 weeknight over 5 months) offers you the opportunity to personally connect with not only the speakers and their authentic stories, but also with other like-minded individuals who attend. SmartTalk sets the stage for the valuable life connections so cherished by all.

Collectively, it is our mission to leave our audiences of women thinking of, participating in and experiencing the most connected conversations of their lives. And to feel the transformation that real, SmartTalk is all about.

For More Information regarding this program, please go to:  www.smarttalkwomen.com or to order tickets: www.duponttheatre.com

Support Girls Inc. of Delaware by buying a series subscription at SmartTalk – we get 5% back of your purchase if you use the code: GRLS2011

Febuary 24th at 7:30pm - Barbara Corcoran

Barbara’s Rags to Riches Story…. Her credentials include straight D’s in high school and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three.  It was her next job that made her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1000 loan to start The Corcoran Group.  She’s an investor/shark on ABC’s reality hit Shark Tank. As a speaker, Barbara brings her front-line experience and infectious energy to every group she addresses.

March 15th at 7:30pm - Alison Levine 

Oxygen Not Included……Team Captain of the 1st American Women’s Everest Expedition and Groundbreaking Polar Adventurer; Alison Levine is no stranger to risk-taking. She’s survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force winds, sudden avalanches, and a career on Wall Street. Levine was born with a life-threatening heart condition that precluded most demanding physical activities. After her initial diagnosis she had surgery that changed her life – and climbing stairs soon gave way to climbing mountains.

April 11th at 7:30pm - Jean Chatzky 

Today Show’s Personal Financial Guru……Award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Jean Chatzky offers life changing financial advice that has transformed the way women think about money and wealth. Seen, heard and read daily by millions of women as a regular contributor on NBC’s Today Show, in More magazine, and on Oprah & Friends SIRIUS XM satellite radio channel, and now in her exclusive SmartTalk appearance, Jean will give you the tools to achieve your financial dreams and take control of your life. 

May 25th at 7:30pm - Anna Deavere Smith 

The Risks & Rewards of Success: An African-American Woman Comes of Age……Playwright, actress and professor Anna Deavere Smith, uses her singular brand of theatre to explore issues of community, character and diversity in America. Her work, which explores the American character and our multifaceted national identity, has been acclaimed by the media and audiences across the country. Looking at controversial events from multiple points of view, her work combines the journalistic technique of interviewing with the art of interpreting their words.