Book Launch Reading with Sharokin “Ishtaro” BetGevargiz
Why do survival stories matter today? They remind us that even in the darkest times, creativity and community can be powerful lifelines.
Join Sharokin “Ishtaro” BetGevargiz for her first public reading as a published author in the new anthology Unleashing the Courageous Feminine, created by Story Medicine author Laura Joan Cornell. Sharokin will read from her chapter, Rosaries of Resilience: From Genocide to Ritual, which weaves family history, art, and ancestral memory.
The evening also features:
• A poster honoring Khalti Anna Badal, Sharokin’s aunt who survived the Assyrian genocide.
• A 1935 poem of resilience, written by Sharokin’s grandmother and read by her mother, Florence BetGeorge.
• An art and lace exhibition showcasing Florence BetGeorge’s heritage craft.
• Books, rosary beads, art, lacework, and Whirling Shaman merchandise available for purchase.
• Special announcements and early bird registration for upcoming workshops and dance classes with Sharokin.
About the Author
Sharokin BetGevargiz, known as “Ishtaro,” is an author, artist, ceremonialist, and shamanic practitioner weaving ancient wisdom with modern healing. An Assyrian born in Iran, she honors her Indigenous lineage, blending resilience with sacred practices to guide transformation.
A former university professor, Sharokin applies design mapping and energy medicine to help clients navigate life transitions and align with their highest path. A graduate of the Light Body School, she integrates shamanic traditions to release trauma and foster self-love through movement and gratitude.
Through her project Whirling Shaman, she revives lost Mesopotamian traditions, documents her mother’s legacy of resilience, and inspires others to embrace the sacred feminine and self-discovery.
✨ Want to shed your story and free your wings?
Contact Sharokin at
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Learn more at www.whirlingshaman.com
Follow on Instagram @whirling_shaman
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