Claiming Your Space | Meg Josephson Moderated by: Molly Jong-Fast 

Taking up space doesn’t come naturally to everyone, especially in a culture that rewards compliance. Meg Josephson, author of Are You Mad at Me?, sits down with Molly Jong-Fast to talk about anxiety, self-expression, and the quiet ways we shrink ourselves to stay safe or liked. Together, they reflect on confidence, boundaries, and what it means to show up fully, even when it’s uncomfortable. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.