Episode Details

Brianna Gervat is an author, art historian, and storyteller whose work explores the intersection of history, travel, and human experience. From studying the Rwanda genocide to walking over 500 miles along the Western Front, her journey is one of reflection, resilience, and meaning.

In this thoughtful conversation, Brianna shares:

• How storytelling and books first opened the world for her

• Discovering art history as visual storytelling

• Still figuring life out (and why that’s okay)

• Studying the Rwanda genocide and what it taught her

• Walking 500+ miles along the Western Front

• What young people often misunderstand about finding purpose

• Looking within instead of constantly chasing

If you’re in your 20s searching for meaning, curious about the world, or feeling pressure to have it all figured out, this episode offers grounded perspective and quiet wisdom.

Timestamps below ⬇️

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Connect with Brianna Gervat

Website:http://www.theperegrinepilgrim.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-gervat-b8a7a067/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Brianna Gervat

1:40 - Falling in Love with Storytelling

8:15 - Discovering Art History

15:30 - Still Figuring It Out in Your 20s (and Beyond)

23:10 - Studying the Rwanda Genocide

31:45 - Finding Beauty After Tragedy

40:20 - What People Misunderstand About Purpose

48:50 - Walking 500 Miles Along the Western Front

57:15 - Looking Within for Meaning