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"How many women's stories are not being told because they have been warned against it?"

Talking life, love, your mother lying about your age and learning to give yourself permission, with Elissa Altman

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Apr 10, 2025
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"A week ago, I had the wonderful experience of being in conversation with Sam Baker of The Shift. We talked about all of it: the fact that many women's stories are not being told because they've been warned against it, what it means to be the queer daughter of a hyper-heterosexual former model, and how Permission manifests in virtually every part of our lives. I *love* Sam's work and have for a very long time, and I was thrilled when she invited me to join her on The Shift. "
- Elissa Altman
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