Jessica Simpson was all smiles and talk at the New York’s Operation Smile Annual Gala.

“Trust me: I’ve been through it,” Simpson told the crowd, reflecting on her brushes with criticism and self-esteem issues. “I’ve had to travel from country to country but we can do it right here in America and find ourselves, believe in ourselves and be who we are.”

The babe continues on how, she is confident in herself and the ability to navigate her life.

“It’s happening and I feel it,” Simpson said. “I think [30] is going to be a good year for me. I experienced a lot in my twenties – a lot more than a lot of people in their twenties would experience. I feel old in a lot of ways, but I feel naive in ways that I can’t wait to see what happens next.”

Failed relationships and bad choices, does nothing to damper Simpson’s romantic spirit.

“I can find love anywhere,” she said.

During the gala, Simpson also revealed the launch of a new self-esteem initiative with Operation Smile called “A Beautiful Me, Believe in Yourself, Change the World,” that seeks to improve the lives of young people.

Says Simpson: “I promise this movement will change the lives of so many girls that don’t feel good about themselves. Sounds good people, can’t say it better, just believe and trust. – LADY