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Greetings from Detroit! I write to you from the tail end of the 6th annual Under 30 Summit, exhausted (but thrilled) from the discussions that took place over the last several days.

Throughout the Summit there was so much advice from powerful women (like Serena Williams!) given directly to the powerful young women in the audience that I wanted to see it all in one place. So, I curated some of the best business tips from women, for women, and wrote about them here—take a look if you have a minute!

I could babble for thousands of words about everything I learned from this event, but I'll spare you. Instead, I want to quickly highlight my conversation with Olivia Munn. She was our grand finale on the "women and wellness" stage Sunday, and she talked about her approach to her career and her mental health with such honesty and candor that Summit attendees were still talking about it days after. Here's a little look at why:

"Being a minority and a woman, it is ingrained in us to tough things out. We think life is supposed to be tough," Munn told me. "You have to make a conscious effort to take care of yourself. It's okay."

Cheers to that!
Maggie

P.S.: Instead of my favorite piece of advice this week, I'm going to tell you the Under 30 audience's favorite piece of advice, courtesy of what Munn (and other speakers) said they'd tell their under-30 selves: "Break up with that guy!"

Maggie McGrath

Editor, ForbesWomen

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Embrace your femininity. Women's Small Business Month is the perfect time to remember the unique visions and energy that female entrepreneurs bring to the table. Cherish and channel the qualities that make you, you and it'll show in your business.

Ditch the defensiveness. It's natural to want to play defense when someone attacks an idea of yours, but it's a tactic that will only hurt you. Next time: listen intently and say what you need to say in a calm, non-reactive way.

Be personal, but practical. It's hard to determine what personal details about your life are appropriate to share at work. If you're on the fence about disclosing information, ask yourself these questions to assess whether or not it's worth opening that can of worms.