Balancing Close Relationships and True Self | Iris Zhou | TEDxBeijing 101 High School
TEDx Talks·2026-07-13 15:08
This speaker is a cheerful individual who can always find a way to smile, even during downfalls. But behind that smile, she navigated through a journey familiar to many: the struggle between people-pleasing and being the authentic self. In this speech, she wants to share the story of misplaced friendship, hurtful words, and the moment she chose to stop seeking approval and embrace herself. Iris Zhou is a Grade 11 student at Beijing 101 International Department. As captain of the girls’ basketball team, she ...