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For our Winter edition of TueNight Live we're taking RISKS - telling tales of life after the leap.
One of the upsides to getting older is that the math of "If not now, when?" gets just a little bit more insistent, prompting us to consider big changes and small ones that 10 years ago would have been unimaginable. 
As always, we'll have wine, delish snacks and fabulous stories from women who have been there/ done that.
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We will be in the stunning space <A HREF="https://www.luminary-nyc.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Luminary</A> in Flatiron — a premier collaboration hub for women and women-identified who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks.
 
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OUR STORYTELLERS:
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(Clockwise, top left: Taiia Smart Young, Marjorie Velázquez, Carmen Rita Wong, Stacy Morrison, Bridgett M. Davis, Robin Gelfenbien, )
 
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Bridgett M. Davis (@bridgettmdavis) is the author of the memoir, The World According To Fannie Davis: My Mother’s Life In The Detroit Numbers, a New York Times Editors’ Choice. She is also the author of two novels, Into the Go-Slow and Shifting Through Neutral, shortlisted for the Hurston/Wright Award. She is writer/director of the award-winning feature film Naked Acts, and a creative writing and journalism professor at Baruch College (City University of New York). Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Millions, Salon, the LA Times and O, Oprah Magazine. A graduate of Spelman College and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, she lives in Brooklyn with her family. Visit her website at www.bridgettdavis.com.
Robin Gelfenbien (@robingelfenbien) is a third-timer for TueNight Live and we're so excited to have her back — she's HILARIOUS. Robin is the creator and host of the storytelling series and podcast Yum’s the Word that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named one of the “5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC” by CBS, and a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. She's performed her original comedy songs at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and on Sirius Radio. She’s also been featured in Marie Claire magazine and she starred in a commercial directed by Spike Lee. You can find her on the internet at www.robingelfenbien.com and @yumsthewordshow.
Stacy Morrison (@BklynStacy) is a writer, editor, messaging and marketing consultant, author (Falling Apart in One Piece) and most recently our newest member of the TueNight Crew as editor! She's an award-winning magazine editor (Redbook, Modern Bride, Marie Claire, Time Out New York) and social media executive (VP Content, BlogHer), mother of a teenager, and, most recently, founder of Koi Beads jewelry (www.koi-beads.com or on Etsy). 
Marjorie Vélasquez (@mvelaznyc) is the Democratic District Leader and an executive board member of the Chippewa Democratic Club, both in the 82nd Assembly District. Marjorie has worked in several corporate finance, budgeting and accounting positions, and most recently served as a Senior Accountant in the Corporate Finance Group at DIRECTV Latin America. Marjorie is on the  Bronx Community Board 10 where she currently serves on the executive board as Municipal Services chair, and also serves on the boards of Amplify Her and The Broad Room, groups dedicated to empowering women through political and civic engagement. Born and raised in the Bronx, Marjorie is the daughter of Puerto Rican parents who moved here in the 1970’s to create a better life.
Carmen Rita Wong (@carmensense)  is a writer, speaker, and an investor and advisor to women-owned businesses. A former national television host, magazine advice columnist, and faculty professor at NYU, Carmen serves on the board of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and The Moth. She also hosts a podcast,  (“THE CARMEN SHOW: Life, Money + No Apologies”) has published two novels, and is currently working on her fifth book, a memoir.  Carmen lives in Manhattan where she is proud Mami to a talented tween.
Taiia Smart Young (@taiiasmartyoung) is a writer, editor and content creator with more than 20 years of experience producing stories. She spent the bulk of her career in print and digital media, serving in senior editorial positions for Latina, Essence and XXL. Taiia also co-launched Juicy, the first celeb life hair and beauty magazine and website for women. Taiia is the author of the award-winning book Famous! How to Be the Star of Your Show: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Embracing Her Fabulous Self. In 2018, she launched Rock Your College Essay, which is a live (and virtual) workshop that helps teens write inspiring personal statements.
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Sponsors still being accepted, please contact hello@tuenight.com for details
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A little bit about TueNight...
 TueNight is an award-winning platform for women over 40 to share the true, messy, often hilarious stories of their lives.  We host evenings on the regular with a variety of authors, each reading her personal essay around a common theme. Check out a few of our past events. Join us!
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What people say about us....
"TueNight is a great place to share and exchange thoughts and ideas in an intimate and safe environment.  I highly recommend it as a speaker or a listener to feel more connected to a wonderful community." —Stacy London, What Not to Wear
“TueNight is cathartic, emotionally-wrenching, fun with a bunch of wonderful strangers and friends. It's pretty much the only reason I ever leave my house on a weeknight.” —Lori Leibovich
“A wildly entertaining evening in a raw, visceral setting” — Ines Peschiera, Able.co
“TueNight readings feel like a giant hug from that one friend that *gets* you.” — Amy S Choi, Mashup Americans 
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