Tales of a Westside Chicago Girl Letting Go of Perfectionism: A Memoir of Faith and Perseverance is author Jamese Dunlap’s inspiring story about a first-generation career professional, born into a single-parent household. Determined to build a stable financial future, the recent college graduate accepts a job offer at a major financial firm, which increases her understanding of investment topics, but along the way she unexpectedly gains an awareness of undiscovered parts of herself.

Tales of a Westside Chicago Girl Letting Go of Perfectionism shares a relatable journey through personal growth at the intersection of career, faith, and mental health. Each chapter weaves together college and corporate triumphs and failures and lessons learned in therapy where Dunlap unpacks her past life experiences. Covering topics like boundaries, self-esteem, negative self-talk, and perfectionism as a trauma response, this memoir is an open letter to corporate career professionals, recent college graduates, and anyone who appreciates the power of vulnerable storytelling.

Tales of a Westside Chicago Girl Letting Go of Perfectionism demonstrates the challenges of personal growth, the courage required to take risks, and the power of letting go of control to reach destiny.