How I Stopped Fearing Rejection And Started Asking For What I Want
Hey Roomies! Today, I’m in conversation with Peri R Finkelstein, who just released her memoir, The Velvet Bow and Other Dark Shit. Peri shares how her tumultuous childhood experiences shaped her writing journey and the significance behind her book’s title.
Peri’s inspiration for The Velvet Bow began in middle school amid intense bullying. She vividly recalls a moment of despair, thinking, “I don’t want to be me anymore.” Yet, from that darkness, a spark ignited—a promise to herself: if she survived, she would share her story.
Between writing her book, her 2024 TEDx talk: Always Wanting More &…
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