Media As A Catalyst For Storytelling | Mercy Eneh Dikeh | TEDxUmudike

Media's Role - Media can be used to connect rather than divide, strengthening communities through storytelling [1] - New media has shifted power, making everyone a potential storyteller with a global reach via mobile phones [10][12] - The power of collective storytelling allows voices to be heard and stories to be shared, overcoming previous gatekeepers [12][13] Impact of Stories - Stories influence individuals and shape their perceptions of the world [14][15] - Sharing stories online requires considering the impact: amplifying truth, uniting communities, and empowering individuals [25][26][27] - Every post is a publication, and individuals are storytellers, whether intentional or not [28] - Stories should heal, build, and empower, rather than harm, break, or exploit [29] Empowerment Through Media - Media can empower individuals to address problems and create impact [24] - Personal stories, when shared through media, can inspire movements and empower others [19][21] - Unity and community amplify individual strength, making it difficult to be broken [5][6] Vision and Action - The vision is to empower 1 billion people through media [22] - Individuals should use their power to tell stories that matter, stories that heal not harm [29] - When voices unite with purpose, it can transform the world [30]