Today, I'd like to invite you all to answer two simple questions with me. Why be different. And why separate yourself from those around you.Well, you may say to yourself, "Those are simple questions. Even a child can answer that." Well, yes, they are simple questions, and I'm sure even a child can answer them. But what about you. Can you answer them.Let's start the day with a small activity. Turn to the person next to you and tell them something about yourself. But here's the catch.Don't mention your name o ...

হ্যালো কি অবস্থা. আচ্ছা আমি কাজী জোহাদ ইয়াজানি আমি বাগধারাতে গান গাই। আর এইতো গান নিয়ে আসলে চলছে সবকিছুই। সো আচ্ছা সো আজকে আসলে আমি বাগধারার জার্নি এন্ড আমার আসলে আমার নিজের জার্নি আমি শেয়ার করতে আসছি। সো দেখি এরা আসলে আপনাদের সবাইকে কতটুক ইন্সপায়ার করতে পারে আর কি। সো নরমালি আমি আসলে এইভাবে কখনোই যে একা দাঁড়াইয়া আসলে কথা বলি না। আমার আশেপাশে অলওয়েজ আমার ব্যান্ডমেটরা থাকে। এন্ড মানে আমি যদি কোন কিছু নিয়ে কনফিউজড হয়ে যাই আসলে আমি ওদের দিকে তাকাইতে থাকি। আজকে এটা একটু ডিফারেন্ট যে আমি একা এন্ড আমার আশেপাশে ...

This year I'm turning 47. That's right. And if you listen to society, that means it's all downhill from here.That I should be tired, slowing down, washed out. But I am happy. I feel strong, confident, curious and honestly unstoppable.Why. Because my whole life I have practiced one thing expressing myself for creativity. And creativity is not only painting, singing, dancing, but creativity is the ability to say this is who I am.This is what I want. This is the path I choose. Even when it is scary, even when ...

Let me begin by urging you to envision a monster. Not the kind you imagine from stories meant to scare you. Not the kind that chases you. The kind that waits. The kind that lives within your minds, undiscovered, unnamed, unexplored, misunderstood.This monster is not something external. It's the part of us that hasn't yet been claimed. Five years ago, my English teacher, Miss Savage, asked us to draw a monster most of us know.The monster from the classic book Frankenstein, written by Mary Shali. As I pondere ...

[music] [music] [applause] When I was 6 years old, I sat down on my parents' front porch with some thrown out office furniture that they were in the process of getting rid of but hadn't quite gotten rid of yet. And on a piece of construction paper with some washable marker, but sometimes with pen, my marker quit working. I wrote a story.I wrote about the adventures of a brave and intrepid dog named Polo who I put into oftentimes bizarre situations. For example, she got trapped on a boat inexplicably. But th ...

Thank you so much for being here. So before my talk, I do have a few question for you all. So do any of you enjoy visiting our gallery in your leisure time.Please raise your hand if that is for you. Yay. Yay.So are there any enthusiast of contemporary art. any. Yes.So for those who have encountered contemporary arts, have you ever found it difficult to comprehend. Right. So you're in the right place.Great. In the autumn of 2022, I held my first solo recital featuring entirely contemporary works in Shenzhen ...

All right. So, like any other teenager at this point, I'm in this group chat, right. And we're all discussing a new song that had just dropped from one of my favorite artists, Harry Styles.Everyone was excited. you know, messages were flying in. What were your favorite parts.What do you think about the lyrics. Where would you rank it. Now, I typed out what I actually thought that the song was one of my favorites and probably one of the best Harry Styles has ever made.But then I read the message. I read out ...

[musik] Ada enggak sih yang pernah mengubah diri ataupun menyesuaikan diri cuma supaya bisa diterima. Anyone put your hands up. It's ok.Sebelah sana saya enggak kelihatan. Hai. Oke, ternyata banyak.Well, teman-teman, rata-rata yang ada di sini ataupun yang masih ragu untuk tunjuk tangan pasti pernah ngalamin. Tapi pernah enggak sih kamu nanya teman-teman nanya ke diri sendiri, emang kenapa gua enggak bisa jadi diri gue sendiri aja. Karena standarnya siapa.Gua harus berubah. Well, kalau kita bicara tentang n ...

Core Insights - Crocs is launching a new global brand platform titled "Wonderfully Unordinary" aimed at appealing to younger consumers, particularly Gen Z, by emphasizing self-expression and real-world experiences [2][6] - The campaign features a 90-second emotionally-driven advertisement showcasing mannequins coming to life after wearing Crocs, symbolizing a departure from digital uniformity [3][6] - The brand aims to create a unified global presence and will expand the campaign through various marketing strategies, including influencer partnerships and retail activations, continuing through 2026 [3][5] Marketing Strategy - The "Wonderfully Unordinary" campaign replaces the previous "Come As You Are" initiative from 2017, marking a significant shift in Crocs' marketing approach [6] - The campaign is designed to counteract trends of automated technology and AI, promoting authentic human experiences instead [4][6] - The creative direction is led by agency Flower Shop, with the advertisement directed by Adam Berg and filmed in São Paulo, Brazil [3] Leadership Changes - The rebranding effort follows the appointment of Carly Gomez as CMO and Terence Reilly as the first chief brand officer, who is focused on enhancing the creative narrative for Crocs and its subsidiary brand, Heydude [5][6]

Growing up often means letting go of play, but what if that’s exactly what we need to hold on to? Diana reflects on how imaginative play shapes our childhood and why it still matters for creativity, self-expression, and navigating the pressures of adult life. Diana is a dedicated volunteer who helps underprivileged children pursue better opportunities in education. She is introducing the concept of imaginative play in adulthood as a way to build creativity and generate mental stimulation. This talk was give ...