[Applause] Do you want us to stop. That's what the cardiologist asked me. My 18-month-old son was lying on the bed.A man was pressing down on his chest with everything he had. Machines were beeping. My wife was screaming.And I I was being asked if they should stop trying to save him. Just 48 hours earlier, we were packing for our next destination. Five kids, bags everywhere, passports on the table.one of those how did we pack everything except someone's shoes kind of mourning. Our youngest Liam had fallen p ...

[Music] A very good morning to all of you and thank you for being here. When I opened my first clinic at the age of 22, later with a loan at 36% interest, people looked at me, a young homeopath, with skepticism. They said you need gray hair to prescribe white pills.I was zero power spectacles just to look older. But I wasn't looking for acceptance because I had belief. A belief that medicine wasn't merely about curing disease but about healing people.Today after over 50 years of in healthcare I have learned ...

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 ...