Rethinking tomorrow: The FLIP method for transforming your story | Emb Hashmi | TEDxAstonUniversity

Storytelling & Impact - Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts or statistics, serving as tools for connection, memory, and learning [1] - Every story matters, even the smallest ones, as they can create the biggest change [11] - Sharing stories can change someone's tomorrow [13][15] Personal Growth & Resilience - Hardships are gifts that provide strength, empathy, and direction [10] - One cannot change their story but can reframe how they tell it [10] - Barriers can become bridges, and one's culture and background can be superpowers [12] Empowerment & Authenticity - The world needs individuals to shine and be bold, not to shrink [14] - Sharing one's story helps others find theirs [14] - Instead of trying to fit in, one needs to stand out [13] Lessons Learned - Feel your story, learn from it, and lift from it to inspire others [11][12] - When life flips you, flip it back by feeling it, lifting it, and powering on [12]