Our last show was 10/8/25
My Biggest Mistake
Our October show, Uh-Oh: Stories About Mistakes, was a reminder that sometimes the wrong turns lead exactly where we’re meant to go. From laugh-out-loud confessions to quiet moments of realization, our six storytellers shared the missteps, detours, and “what was I thinking?” moments that shaped them. From chaos and courage to grace and gratitude, the night unfolded with all the serendipity we’ve come to expect - and love - on the Generation Women NJ stage.Check out some of our favorite moments from the show and performer bios below!
Team 20s - Lex Rozell
Lex Rozell is a poet, musician, and the founder of Little Ritual, a wellness collective bringing people together through art, creativity, and soul. Her work is playful, heartfelt, and curious- leaving audiences with a sense of warmth and possibility.
Team 30s - Allison Young
Allison Young is a lover of people and deep connections. A former corporate recruiter and middle school English teacher, her new favorite title is stay-at-home mom to her 11-month old son, Hudson. In her spare time, Allison enjoys reading, running, and managing her fantasy football team.
Team 40s - Zakia Ghafari
Dr. Zakia Ghafari, PharmD, BCPS, is an Afghan-American author, storyteller and health nerd living in NYC. She weaves powerful narratives of resilience, womanhood, and reinvention. Her stories reveal the quiet strength behind survival and the transformation of pain into unshakable purpose. A multi-award winning speaker, she recently performed on The Moth Mainstage in NYC. @DrZakiaSpeaks.
Team 50s - Kitty Minervini
Catherine, affectionately known as Kitty, is a proud New Jersey native and co-owner of a boutique marketing and motion design studio. Her personal and career journey have taken her from her hometown of Toms River to Philadelphia, NY, and LA, before making Asbury Park home. She grew up in a large, close-knit Italian family where storytelling was always at the heart of laughter, love, and connection. @kittyminervini
Team 60s - Georgette Van Vliet
Georgette Van Vliet is a high school supervisor, certified life coach, and self-help author. Raised by parents who survived the Nazi occupation of Greece, she overcame inherited trauma and negativity. Through positive thinking, mindset shifts, and the Law of Attraction, she now empowers others to embrace joy, vitality, and abundance.
Team 70s - Deb Petrino Cleary
Returning to our stage is Debbie Petrino Cleary, who has been reinventing herself for over 70 years. Professional musical theatre actress, cabaret singer, mother and wife, Real Estate Agent, Spiritual Medium, and currently working on her first book: a memoir entitled, Liverpool, An American Love Story.
