In Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover If a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences, Jedidiah Jenkins sets out on a literal and emotional journey—traveling across continents while reckoning with faith, identity, and his relationship with his mother. In conversation with moderator Nicole Richie, Jenkins reflects on the courage it takes to question inherited beliefs, the tenderness and strain of mother–son bonds, and what it means to choose honesty while still choosing love. Together, they’ll explore travel as transformation, storytelling as self-examination, and how navigating difference can open unexpected paths toward understanding and connection.

In Waterbearers: A Memoir of Mothers and Daughters, writer and cultural critic Sasha Bonét explores the intimate, complicated bonds between women across generations—how love, grief, inheritance, and resilience flow from mother to daughter and back again. In conversation with moderator Stevona Elem-Rogers, Bonét reflects on the making of the memoir, the personal histories that shaped it, and the emotional labor of telling family stories with honesty and care. Together, they’ll consider how memory, storytelling, and self-discovery help us understand where we come from—and how those stories shape who we become.

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.

In this candid conversation, media veterans Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill explore the evolving landscape of women in the workplace and creative industries. Drawing on their experiences navigating challenges, reinvention, and leadership, they share insights on resilience, ambition, and what it really takes to succeed in environments that are often stacked against women. Moderated by Michelle Miller, this session goes beyond the headlines to discuss mentorship, career pivots, and the power of finding your own voice.