Generation Women NJ June Show!

Six storytellers. Six generations.

Generation Women is an intimate literary salon that brings together people of all ages. At our seasonal live show, six storytellers share an original, true story on a theme. Of those performers, one is in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+. Our diverse line-ups will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the cycle of life.

June is Pride Month, a celebration of identity, visibility, love, and living out loud.

Join us at Triumph for a night of true, original stories about the moment you stop shrinking and start owning it. The moment you said “actually… no” or “hell yes.”

Stories about speaking up, changing direction, wearing the thing, quitting the thing, kissing the thing, or burning it to the ground.

Join us for six stories across six generations about what it means to own it.

Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks in our intimate private room at the back before the show begins at 7pm.

Seating is first come, first served. There are no assigned seats—just grab any available spot. Trust us, every seat is a good one!

Balcony seating: There are a limited number of balcony seats available. If you'd like to sit upstairs, please arrive early. If the balcony fills up, you'll find a seat downstairs.

Please don’t move chairs between tables. We know it’s tempting, but it makes things really tricky for the Triumph staff. Help us keep the flow smooth by keeping chairs where they belong.

About Generation Women:

Generation Women is a multigenerational storytelling series that invites a performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme. Our mission is to amplify underheard voices, and create space for intergenerational connection and community.

Caitlyn Lubas is a Jersey girl turned citizen of the world. She visited over 100 countries by 26, after publishing a book about traveling to 70 countries and all 7 continents during college at NYU. Now based in Brooklyn, she hosts cultural immersion events that share stories and cultures from around the world.

Instagram: @caitlynlubas
Website: youarewhereyougo.com

Courtney Young is a dreamer who fiercely believes in the power of gratitude and empathy. She is a school administrator, youth basketball coach, passport stamp collector, and Hudson’s mama. She enjoys sharing stories to edify, encourage, and connect with others.

Amanda Lukof is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eleplan, an AI-powered platform that helps families navigate caregiving. A passionate storyteller, Amanda draws from her experiences as a special needs advocate and sibling of an autistic adult in building Eleplan and connecting with caregivers.

Instagram: @aleigh586
Instagram: @eleplan_cares

Shanda McManus is a physician and writer whose work lives at the intersection of medicine, memory, and the stories we carry in our bodies. Her debut, Brother Epistles: a sister's memoir, releases on June 23, 2026. She believes storytelling is its own kind of medicine.

Instagram: @shandamdwrites

Website: shandamcmanus.com

Substack: substack.com/@shandamcmanusmd

Mary Lou Killian Searles is an out and proud mom and stepmom who has self-identified as a writer since fourth grade. A semi-retired therapist and social worker, she feeds her internal momma bear at every opportunity. Mary Lou stubbornly believes in the power of pen and voice to change the world. She can often be seen writing about the political and personal musings of an LGBTQI family.

Bonnie Featherstone-Johnson lives by the adage, “We are all put on this earth to serve.” She has had a long career in recruiting and mentoring, and is especially passionate about career counseling for women. She is deeply committed to her community and currently serves on the boards of five Monmouth County nonprofits. Bonnie has been happily married to her husband, Thomas, for 40 years, and is a mother of three and grandmother of five.

Info: Come early to grab dinner and drinks in our private event space before the show begins! All seats are first come, first-served, including the balcony. Arrive early if you're with a group or have a preference.

Info: We'll hear from our multigenerational lineup in age-order, beginning with Team 20s and moving all the way through to Team 70s! There is no intermission.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Triumph Restaurant & Brewery, 1 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, United States

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