Empowering Youth & Women Through Creativity | Aya Barqawi | TEDxAl Kursi

Career & Personal Development - The speaker initially pursued multiple creative passions (photography, fashion design, marketing) believing they could "do it all," but felt drained and lost [1][2] - The speaker realized the importance of focusing on what they truly loved (branding and product photography) rather than spreading themselves too thin [3][13] - The speaker emphasizes that it's never too late to change career trajectory and let go of roles that no longer serve you [18][17] - The speaker highlights that skills from past experiences converge and strengthen current pursuits, rather than being wasted [19] - The speaker advocates for exploration and learning from different areas, especially when younger, but also knowing when to focus [23][24] Creative Process & Mastery - The speaker initially sought a 360-degree perspective by learning multiple disciplines, aiming to approach projects holistically [6] - The speaker realized that mastery comes from depth, not just breadth, and that focusing amplifies creativity [26][22] - The speaker defines convergence as bringing together lessons from exploration to find clarity, refining rather than giving up exploration [20][21] Social Media & Impact - The speaker shifted their social media content from solely fashion and beauty to thought-provoking content about life, self-improvement, and personal lessons [14][15] - The speaker wanted to use their platform to make a positive impact and take the responsibility of having a platform seriously [16]