Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice

About the Author

Meredith Walker has dedicated her career to empowering young people. ​She began her life in journalism at Nick News, the groundbreaking Nickelodeon series created by legendary journalist Linda Ellerbee. Meredith worked her way up from production assistant to segment producer, traveling the country to interview kids, experts, politicians, and artists for news stories. She later moved to Saturday Night Live, where she ran the talent department, before she and Amy Poehler cofounded Smart Girls, an online community that encouraged young women to celebrate who they are and who they are becoming. Through programs, workshops, and day camps, Meredith has helped girls try new things and discover more about themselves. That work has taken her from classrooms and regional programs to the White House, the United Nations, and communities around the world.

Meredith lives in Austin, Texas, with her partner Tom and their dogs Banjo and Farris. She believes everyone should read more books, always be kind to dogs, and never go barefoot on airplanes.