Jemma Sbeg: An Evening with the Author

Join us for an evening with Jemma Sbeg, creator of the viral podcast The Psychology of Your 20s, in conversation with Lea Nesdale, to celebrate the release of her new book, Person in Progress. In-store at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. 

We'll sit down with Jemma for an open and thoughtful dialogue on growth, self-reflection, and what she calls "quarter-life opportunities." Join us at Gertrude & Alice for an evening of meaningful conversation, lighthearted storytelling, and a celebration of embracing the uncertainty of life – in your twenties and beyond.

WHEN: Thursday, 29th May 2025, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore. Please arrive at 6:45pm for a prompt 7pm start.

TICKETS: Admission: $25.00 (excluding external fees), includes admission for one, a glass of wine and nibbles upon arrival.

A roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you're not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s.

About Person in Progress:

Jemma Sbeghen created her podcast The Psychology of

Your 20s in the back of her car, driven by the simple desire to understand the universal experiences of her twenties through psychological research. Since then, the podcast's popularity has exploded, with millions of listeners eager for more of Jemma's advice, personal anecdotes from her early twenties, and research-based insights on popular topics like imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the anxious mind, and the stigma of being single.

Person in Progress is an expansion of her podcast work and a powerful, deep psychological dive into the messy transitions, life experiences, and major events of your twenties. With research and science from Jemma's background in psychology and neuroscience intertwined with her real-life stories, Person in Progress is a roadmap to navigating this time of your life, with reassurance that you're not alone in this chaotic transition period.

Jemma shares advice on important topics that impact many twenty-somethings, including

- Overcoming the paradox of choice by reframing how you think about your future
- Investing in your most authentic self through internal validation
- Navigating situationships and learning what you're looking for in a relationship
- Building an intentional life outside of work and career

To enhance your own self-growth journey, the book includes questions and self-guided moments for your own reflection in each chapter. An invaluable guidebook to your twenties that will help you make the most of this formative decade, Person in Progress reminds us that it's okay to embrace uncertainty and transitions.

About the author:

Jemma Sbeg is a prominent mental health advocate and top podcast host based in Sydney, Australia. She’s best known for her groundbreaking, globally recognized podcast, The Psychology of Your 20s, which she launched independently to make psychological research more relatable to the universal experiences of our twenties. She has a degree and double specialization in psychology from the Australian National University.

About the host:

Lea Nesdale is the founder of Bookish, a mobile application that supports bookstores and strengthens community connections. Originally from New York, she studied psychology and worked in marketing at Estée Lauder before pursuing her own "quarter-life opportunity" by moving abroad. A passionate reader, Lea enjoys creative fiction, fantasy, and memoirs. Now based in Sydney, she continues to grow Bookish, driven by a mission to transform how communities engage with literature and champion local businesses.

About the Host - Lea Nesdale

Lea is the Founder of Bookish.app

About Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore

Rated as one of the top 10 bookstores in the world by National Geographic, Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore is an oasis for writers, readers, and coffee lovers. Books overflow from the shelves of their store, featuring a mix of new, second-hand, antiquarian and rare books. Stay a while & enjoy some homemade chai, and amazing coffee, and unearth a book treasure or two. Read more about the bookstore's story here, and about the real Gertrude & Alice here.