Migué de México a este país con mi mamá y con mis dos hermanos menores a la edad de 16 años. No sabía inglés, no sabía las reglas de este país, no sabía dónde íbamos a vivir o cómo íbamos a sobrevivir sin nuestra familia y amigos. En esta migración perdí acceso a mi abuela, a mis primos, amigos, a mi comida favorita.Tenía tanto miedo, miedo de hablar inglés, miedo a mi acento, miedo a ser diferente, miedo a ser criticada por rechazarla. Como la hija mayor, fingí estar bien. Lo único que sabía era que teníam ...

[Music] This is me, 6 years old, standing in my living room wearing my mother's apron and stethoscope. The next day, I was going to make the biggest announcement of my life, a lease for a kindergartener. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.Are you sure. My mother asked. And I was.At that age, I hadn't seen much of the world, but I had this conviction and I knew deep down that I wanted to help people have hope for a better tomorrow. I was inspired by a docue series where I watched doctors treat patients fr ...

[Music] When I was 7 years old, I was riding my bike in the winter wonderland of Sweden. I found a small hill and I thought to myself, hm, I'm going to ride downhill from there. So, obviously at the top, everything felt safe.But at the bottom, at high speed, obviously, I lost control and crashed out. I tumbled and I scraped my knee. So, I was sitting in the snow holding my knee and crying out loud.In the corner of my eye, I saw my mother running down from the same slope cuz she was to help obviously her son ...

Core Message - Comedy is presented as a tool for reclaiming power over pain and tragedy, transforming negative experiences into sources of humor and empowerment [6][7] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in comedy, suggesting that embracing one's flaws and insecurities makes one more relatable [13] - Comedy is portrayed as a means of healing and self-discovery, enabling individuals to confront their challenges and express themselves [11][12] Personal Journey & Transformation - The speaker shares their personal experiences with mental health challenges, including being prescribed medication at a young age and spending time in a youth psych ward [2][3] - The speaker details how comedy helped them cope with a difficult childhood, including the loss of their father and struggles with self-esteem [6][9] - The speaker highlights the transformative power of a theater class in 8th grade, where they learned to use comedy as an outlet for their pain [10] Cool Beans Comedy & its Impact - Cool Beans Comedy is introduced as a comedic school and brand founded in 2009 with the mission of spreading joy and laughter through stand-up comedy [12] - Cool Beans Comedy's work with diverse individuals, including a comedian with Down syndrome and a neurodiverse child, is showcased as evidence of comedy's healing potential [17][18] - Cool Beans Comedy teaches stand-up comedy classes at the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California, helping individuals overcome their fear of public speaking [15] Call to Action - The audience is challenged to embrace their own pain, quirks, and chaos, and to use humor to share their stories with the world [22] - The speaker encourages the audience to stop taking themselves too seriously and to find humor in life's struggles [20] - The speaker advocates for the use of comedy as a tool for self-confidence, empowerment, and connection with others [16][23]

Sanctuary Impact - Sanctuary has a profound impact on elephants healing from mental, physical, and emotional traumas [5] - Sanctuary aims to restore autonomy to elephants, creating conditions for them to rediscover who they are [9] - Sanctuary provides a culture of respect, deep listening, and autonomy, departing from systems of control [24] Elephant Behavior & Healing - Elephants' healing can begin in connection with others [11][12] or independently [12] - Elephants' individual needs and preferences regarding space and companionship should be respected [19][20] - Elephants' healing requires the freedom to decide when to rest, where to roam, and how to be [23] Case Studies - Maya and Gita, after experiencing hostility in captivity, formed a special friendship in the safety of the sanctuary [6][7][11] - Hana, after years of isolation, became a master of relationship and welcomes new elephants [12][17] - Lady, fiercely independent, found joy and connection while maintaining her preferred solitude [18][21] Industry Call to Action - Countries are starting to ban performing elephants [4] - Zoos are voluntarily relocating elephants to sanctuaries due to growing awareness [5] - The industry should impose less, listen more, and restore what's been lost for elephants [25]

Band's Origin and Mission - The Red and Black Brass Band was formed in late March 2020 by Benjamin Kaisberg and Dominique Burton [1] - The band played over 100 times in 6 months, walked over 100 miles, and played over 1,000 hours in St Louis neighborhoods to heal the city [1] - The band's mission was to spread joy through music [1] Impact of Music - Music therapy can help relax, reduce anxiety and depression, and ease stress levels [1] - The band received feedback that their music prevented suicidal thoughts and lifted spirits after a family member's death [1] - Hearing impaired people felt the power of the band's music [1] Band's Growth and Community - The band has grown as artists and individuals in 5 years [2] - The band uses empathy to create community and encourages each other with constant effort and daily practice [2] - The band members are part of the FU Alpha Symphonia Music Fraternity of America, which bonded them together [3]

I come from the northeastern part of Nigeria in a region known as Boro state, the home of peace. The home of peace that have experienced years of conflict, displacement and violence and still we stand strong. I always find peace in knowing that I am from that place because of how strong and resilient my people are.Whenever I tell people I am from Bono, people don't see me. They see booh haram. Yeah, I have been called and leelled as booh haram because of saying that I am from there.Do you know what book har ...

I want to begin with a phrase that I wish someone had said to me years ago. A phrase that I hope each of you will remember. You are not broken.Maybe you just like cringed a little when I said that, right. Maybe you don't believe me or believe it. Maybe, like me, you've spent years convinced that something within you is fundamentally flawed.that you're a little too anxious, a little too sensitive, maybe somehow just too much. For so long, I lived with this haunting question of what's wrong with me. And it co ...

[Music] [Applause] When my patients say they don't feel well, I believe them. But I didn't always see it that way. I was trained as a medical doctor to follow the evidence to diagnose based on what could be measured, quantified, and explained. And for a long time, I believed that if the labs were normal, the patient was fine. Until one day, I wasn't fine. And nothing could explain it. Just three months after giving birth to my first child, I sat in a doctor's office. I was exhausted, foggy, aching. I was af ...

Political Commentary - Former President Trump expressed his support and appreciation for the show's 30th anniversary [1] - Trump admires the work of specific individuals, including Bob Craft and Charlie Kirk [1][2] - Trump believes Charlie Kirk could have been president someday and acknowledges his significant help in the last election [2] - Trump is focused on winning and helping the country win, believing this will lead to national healing and unity [2]