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How to discover your authentic self -- at any age

In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later."

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In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later."

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Fashion executive turned TV host Bevy Smith is here to tell it as she sees it. Get ready for some "Bevelations."

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