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Accidental Curriculum: What No One Tells Daughters Like Me | Suha Imran Moten | TEDxIllinois Tech
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-07 16:36
[Music] Please give a warm welcome to Sua Imran Motin. These nerves, not you guys, me. Well, the reason I bring that up is because this is a very familiar feeling.I remember standing in front of my class as a first year medical student, white coat buttoned, stethoscope around my neck, surrounded by prospective doctors. I recall feeling like I'm included amongst the healthc care of America, the future, right. But the distinct discomfort of being an impostor overcame me inescapably, I thought, how did I get h ...
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The Economist· 2025-11-06 19:01
Small-scale soirees are back in fashion. According to a survey released this year by a wedding-planning website, couples prize authenticity, and want their wedding day to reflect who they are https://t.co/Bin0OIhNIE ...
A Refined Moments, A Raw Life. | Mengyao Li | TEDxZhengzhou No.7 HS
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-06 17:46
Hello everyone, my name is Limoya. Before we begin, I like to ask you a question. How many of you have ever carefully take a photo and it is for the perfect lighting and post it with uh per soft captions as all you realize your actual experience was not in the exact picture.We have all seen the fan meme on the internet before which when contrasting the raw flag and the polish social circle. So as the first glance we may think it's just a internet joke. But if we look it closer we may say something profound ...
What if the life you built was never meant for you? | Tessa Tubbs | TEDxOldHickory
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-05 17:32
[Applause] What if one day you woke up and realized you had spent decades becoming who the world rewards? Someone who was proven, polished, and praised. But along the way, you started to wonder and second guessess, is this still who I really want to be? Or am I just living a life to please? You see, so many of us are given scripts about how to perform and how to be successful. We often get those scripts from very well-meaning messengers. Early in life, they often come from parents, teachers, coaches, even f ...
The Human Trap: Why We Play Small and How to Break Free | Spencer Snakard | TEDxFiesole
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-04 17:15
Have you ever felt like you're not enough. Not good enough, smart enough, successful enough, or maybe you've been told you're too much, too loud, too bold, too ambitious. It's like you just can't win.That feeling that something's missing. It's not because there's anything wrong with you or that you are in any way lacking. It's because you're human.And like every one of us, you keep getting caught in what I call the human trap. What is the human trap. Well, before we define it, let's talk about the experienc ...
Democrats test new strategies to win over young male voters
NBC News· 2025-11-04 00:12
[Music] Young men across the country taking a hard right turn. >> Those young men showed up in a big way. >> Democrats trying to win them back from the MAGA manosphere, testing a whole bunch of new strategies.>> We're here with the next mayor of New York City. >> This is me right here, >> Maxwell Alexander Frost. >> The big question, can anyone recreate the Trump effect on young men.the president gaining 8% more male voters under 30 in 2024 compared to 2020. That's according to NBC News exit polls. While a ...
3 steps to build a profitable personal brand | Phil Graham | TEDxBlack Mountain
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 18:00
Personal Branding Fundamentals - The core of personal branding lies in sharing one's unique story to inspire and transform others, offering a fulfilling purpose [1][2][7] - Authenticity and transparency are crucial in building trust, differentiating individuals in a content-saturated world dominated by corporations and AI [8] - A personal brand should lead, heal, and pay, applicable to various endeavors like starting a business, leading a charity, or building a community [5][6] Storytelling Framework - Unpacking a personal story involves identifying the "who" (the founder), the "what" (the big idea), and the "how" (the delivery of value) [9][10] - The aspirational arc between one's worst and best days is what resonates with people, creating relatability through struggles and inspiration through achievements [17][18] - Core beliefs, such as defiance, courage, and focusing on the next step, are essential in the journey from worst to best days [21][22][24] Mission and Expertise - A personal mission should balance serving oneself and serving others, acting as a potent source of energy and motivation [28][29] - Developing expertise and mastering skills in relevant areas are crucial for achieving goals and outcomes that others aspire to [25][26] - Unique stances and perspectives are important for establishing a distinct style, attracting some while repelling others, with the goal of effectiveness over universal appeal [31][32] Delivering Value - Delivering value involves organizing one's backstory into factors that drive results, focusing on creating an aspirational identity for others [35][40] - Clarifying the currencies of results, such as profit, impact, and freedom, is essential, and these currencies should be embodied by the brand [40][41] - A system for delivering value typically revolves around a plan, training/education, accountability, support, and community [42][43]
Hidden Humanity: The Real Cost of Playing Small | Jamie McClean | TEDxHagerstownWomen
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 17:00
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth - The core message emphasizes the importance of authenticity and embracing one's unique qualities rather than conforming to fit in [1][2][8] - Suppressing one's true self can lead to a stress response, potentially causing fatigue, burnout, anxiety, memory loss, and chronic illness [6][7][8] - The study indicates that over 60% of employees conceal aspects of their identity at work, including age, disability, religion, and personality [6] - The text proposes a shift towards aligning one's inner and outer self to achieve emotional intelligence and thrive [8] - Two key questions are presented to unlock personal power: "Where am I shrinking?" and "How can I show up fully right now?" [11][12] Leadership & Workplace Dynamics - The document suggests that true power comes from leading with one's differences, not hiding them [8] - The text encourages individuals to reclaim hidden energy and transform negative feelings into positive attributes like creativity and influence [17] - Sharing personal stories and embracing individuality can inspire others to do the same, potentially changing the world [17][18] - Integrating previously buried aspects of one's identity can lead to personal and professional transformation [14][15]
¡Atrévete a crear! | Yolibeth Pico | TEDxUEES
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 16:44
Bien, yo quiero iniciar con una pregunta. ¿Alguien de aquí se llama Yolibet o alguien conoce a una Yolibet. La estoy viendo nadie. Nadie.Tranquilos, me lo esperaba. Bueno, pues ahora pueden decir que conocen una Yolivet. Me presento, si le soy sincera, toda mi vida odié mi nombre, no me gustaba para nada, era una inseguridad.Yo crecí odiando mi nombre porque muchos lo confundían, lo escribían mal, me decían Yuri Bet o cuando decía, "Me llamo Yulibet, ¿cómo?" Y termina en TH. Entonces, no me gustaba con deci ...
Breathing into Authenticity | Saszeline Emanuelle | TEDxLilla Torg
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-31 15:35
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance, highlighting the speaker's personal journey of overcoming challenges and embracing her true self [5][6][15][19] - The speaker advocates for using breathwork as a tool to regulate the nervous system, influence heart rate, and shift brain chemistry, ultimately leading to self-discovery and spiritual awakening [2][11][18] Personal Transformation - The speaker shares her experiences as a former pop star who faced public scrutiny, personal loss, and social media backlash, illustrating the contrast between external perception and internal reality [3][4][5] - The speaker's turning point came through a breathwork experience in Costa Rica, which allowed her to release emotional blockages and connect with her inner spirit [8][9][10] - The speaker's journey led her to become a certified therapist and breath guide, helping others find their own authenticity and healing [15][16] Breathwork and Spirituality - The speech connects breath with ancient traditions and spiritual concepts, noting that breath is often associated with spirit, soul, and life force in various cultures [11] - The speaker introduces a simple breathing exercise (double inhale and exhale) to activate the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation and signaling safety to the body [17][18] Societal Commentary - The speaker reflects on the pressure to conform to societal expectations, particularly in Scandinavian culture, and the importance of breaking free from these constraints to embrace individuality [14] - The speech challenges the audience to question whether they abandon themselves when faced with rejection from the world, or whether they choose to belong to themselves [15]