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Our next show is Wednesday, October 8 in Red Bank, NJ
“My Biggest Mistake”
Next show: Wednesday, October 8 in Red Bank, NJ
“MY BIGGEST MISTAKE”
We’ve all had an “uh oh” moment—some are embarrassing, some are life-altering, and some are just plain funny (at least in hindsight). At our Fall 2025 show, our storytellers will share tales of missteps and mistakes: the ones that humbled them, surprised them, changed everything—or even set them free. Join us for an evening of true stories about getting it wrong… and what happened next.
Generation Women is a multigenerational storytelling series that invites a performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme. Our mission is to amplify underheard voices, and create space for intergenerational connection and community.
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.
“Generation Women gave me a deeper appreciation for the shared human experience of women. Race, color, sexual orientation and faith did not separate us, in fact, our stories brought us closer together.
It was beautiful.”
— Sulma Arzu-Brown, author/activist
