Inspiration & Audacity - The presentation explores the concept of audacity as an inner voice that encourages individuals to step outside the norm and find their unique place in the world [1] - The speaker shares the story of Fung, a 96-year-old Vietnamese woman recognized as one of the world's 100 most inspiring women, who fought against French and American forces during the Indochina War [1] - The speaker recounts her personal journey, from being a partner at McKinsey at 30 years old to working with NGOs and co-founding an encyclopedia project [10][12][14] - The presentation emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice to find one's true path and contribute to positive change in the world [37][38] Historical Context & Trauma - The presentation highlights the impact of the Vietnam War, including the extensive bombing by the US military, which dropped more bombs than during the entirety of World War II [1] - The presentation discusses the experiences of Vietnamese women who rebuilt bomb craters on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, facing malnutrition, malaria, and exposure to Agent Orange [4][5][6] - The speaker reflects on her family's history, including her grandfather's role in establishing the Vietnamese education system in the national language and her grandmother's activism [22][23][24] - The presentation explores the intergenerational trauma resulting from colonization, war, and displacement, emphasizing the need to acknowledge and heal these wounds [36][37] Personal Transformation & Identity - The speaker shares her personal struggles with bulimia for 35 years and her journey to overcome it through Vipassana meditation [18][19][20][21] - The speaker discusses her initial shame about her Vietnamese heritage and her subsequent embrace of her identity after visiting Vietnam [26][27][28] - The speaker describes her efforts to support elderly Vietnamese women affected by the war, helping 25 initially, which quickly grew to 115 [35]