Things You Should Know

As places are reopening and things are starting to go back to 'normal' (new normal) in some areas in the US, let's talk about how we feel and plan for the near future! 

What mindset do you find most successful people have in common? There is a mindset pattern I see in some of the most successful entrepreneurs. This same mindset pattern is also what I use to achieve some of the proudest accomplish I've made in my life. I want to share this 'secret' with you

Do you have a friend that you are not sure if you should keep trying to make it work or just let it go? Let's talk through the things you should look for to decide if it's time to let it go. 

The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Greenaway reveals the true source of this anxiety (hint: it isn't the individual) and shares strategies on building resilient systems of support for ourselves and others -- so that we can build a more inclusive, empath...

Here is the part 2 of the top thing I wish I knew sooner in my life to help you become the best version of yourself. These are the learning that I have confirmed through many tries and experiences (trial & error), so you don't have to go through all that time/work to prove it yourself. 

I want to share the top thing I wish I knew sooner in my life to help you become the best version of yourself. These are the learning that I have confirmed through many tries and experiences (trial & error), so you don't have to go through all that time/work to prove it yourself. 

TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and brings a multiplicity of perspectives to the surface. In this dynamic talk, Al-Mahdi traces her development as a storyteller using satire, dark humor and tactile collage...

Society has a set of stories it tells itself about who refugees are and what they look like, says documentarian and TED Fellow Feras Fayyad. With his films, he's on a mission to separate the facts about refugees from fiction, as a form of resistance -- for himself, his daughter and the millions of other Syrian refugees across the world. A harrowing account, a quest to end injustice and a testament...

Kenya's minibuses -- known as "matatus" -- offer a convenient, affordable and colorful way for people to get around. But they also pose safety risks and accessibility issues for many of their passengers, especially women. Bringing a feminist perspective, activist and TED Fellow Naomi Mwaura calls for a revolution in public transportation by making routes transparent, protecting passengers from har...

It is easy to close out your ears when you hear something you disagree with. However, having an open ear to listen to why others think the way they do and understand their experiences is key to growth and will help you develop your conclusions and perspective even better. 

Being able to speak your mind and your ideas in public is an important skill to have. I'm going to share what helped me go from not saying a word in meetings to now speaking in front of 500+ people monthly. 

In part two, we will dive deep into the key things you can do to handle work politics head-on and come out winning on the other side. 

Want to know how to navigate work politics? Answer these two questions, and you will learn how to navigate your ways. In part one, before diving into the 'how to handle work politics', you should decide if it is necessary for you to even deal with workplace politics. 

How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) self in the wake of the pandemic? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays out a simple yet insightful four-part guide to assessing your life in ways that can help you reconnect with what's really important.

We spend a big majority of our lives making money. Let's talk about the concept of money and what it means to you to determine to all this is worth it. 

Did you know we live in a time where we can do whatever we want to make a living? It is time to make your dream a reality 

What are the things you are most excited about doing & not doing when the pandemic is over? 

As we are all growing up, sometimes life just feels TOUGH, but is it 'normal'? 

Let's talk about why adulting is so hard--but worth it. 

With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalous connotation in this uproarious love letter to etymology, queens, cows and all things "cunt." (This talk contains mature language.)

Dictionaries and grammar "rules" don't have the final word on language -- and believing they do can harm more than help, especially for the trans community. Sociolinguist Archie Crowley deconstructs three common myths around language, demonstrating how it's a fluid system that naturally evolves in the direction of inclusion.

Do you work on weekends and evenings? Going above and beyond for your work even though you are not the business owner? Listen to this

It is not easy to speak up for yourself, for others, or for what you believe is the right thing to do. But if it's important enough, we have to speak up, despite the fear in us. 

When you report an emergency in the US, police, firefighters or paramedics answer the call. What if mental health professionals responded, too? Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod shares a straightforward and research-backed approach that brings heart and humanity to criminal justice rather than unnecessary fines and arrests -- and keeps crises from escalating into traumatic, or even deadly...

During this pandemic, did you take the time to reflect & grow up?