Charting all the ways Taylor Swift took over popular culture with her music, friends and romances, 8 women share why they think Taylor Swift is a genius

Why is Taylor Swift so successful? 8 women explain her genius

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You can still feel like she’s close enough to touch

“Her music cuts through the chaos of my emotions”  

“Taylor reminds us that we can always reinvent ourselves”

She’s helped me reconnect with my teenage daughter

 I dug out my old CDs of Red and 1989 to pass on to her

“She gives us permission to tell our own stories”

She’s always a few steps ahead of whatever I’m about to experience

“Swiftogeddon is the happiest place on earth”

“My closest friendships are bolstered by her songs”

Taylor was a way for me and my friends to connect

Fans share the secret to Swift's success.

What’s the secret to Taylor Swift’s success? 8 women explain her genius superstardom