Perfect Reject Stories USA

My name is Nina R Salerno and I collect stories from people that have transformed adversity into a celebration of difference. These stories are a testimony to the vast array of challenges people have faced and overcome.

In an effort to celebrate such differences, I walk the streets of Los Angeles with Wilson the Bear and ask people to share their own stories of overcoming adversity. Everyone posed with Wilson the Bear, who I made. Wilson is named after Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys who is deaf in one ear, yet makes the most perfect music.

Heartbreaking and humorous these stories showcase hidden vulnerabilities and celebrate hard-won and transformative victories over individual struggles with ethnicity, sexuality, mental illness, and prejudice. Currently I have collected well over 300 stories and am working on publishing a book. 

Recently I went to Sandusky, Ohio to give the residence there the opportunity to tell their story and was warmly received. Since leaving, people have reached out to me wanting to share their story with me. Now, I want to travel to other much overlooked smaller cities in the USA so as to give them a voice.  I want to Celebrate Diversity throughout the USA.


I need money for airfare and accommodations while I travel the US. You can help by contributing to my GoFundMe campaign. Any amount is welcomed. 

If your city wants to host me, please contact me!

Read the great story the The Sandusky Register did on me!

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Tattered • Torn • Loved
■ Empower ■ Inspire ■

Thank you for your interest and support.

Nina R Salerno
Perfect Reject ® Stories
Be the Xtra in the ordinary!