Instagram user emilyannlaliotis contributes to the TEDxYouthDay 2012, “Dream Big…Then Do It!” photo campaign by completing the sentence, “A dream of mine that I commit to making real is…”
To see more dreams shared from youth around the world this past November, visit the TEDxYouthDay website.
Differences between how men and women are portrayed in the media, Kadri Bank at TEDxYouth@Tallin
Above: One of a series of live drawings of TEDxYouth@Tallin done by TEDxYouthDay Reporter Yasmine Tashk.
For me, being the emcee of [TEDxYouth@TampaBay 2012] was much more of a challenge than merely doing a 15-minute presentation, as I did back in 2011. The reason for this is that this time, when I presented the speakers to the audience, I really had to understand what made each presenter unique and interesting. After weeks of practicing, I finally took the stage on Sunday, December 2nd. It was an incredible experience of which I was very proud to be a part.
Personally, emceeing this event was a powerful moment in my life. After almost a year of suffering with health issues, such as migraines and orthostatic intolerance, I never thought I would be able to do anything like TEDx again. Being able to get to the event, having full energy throughout the afternoon, and not suffering from a migraine afterwards were all huge accomplishments for me.
In addition to health issues, I have been a very shy person throughout my whole life. Although I faced some of my shyness issue when I presented at TEDx back in 2011, I never thought that I would be able to overcome my shyness even more as an emcee.
TEDxYouth gave me the opportunity to challenge both my fears and my health issues so that I could conquer the “impossible.” As I took a group picture with the presenters at the end of the day, I realized that for the first time in a long time, I was part of something much bigger than myself. Looking back at these last two events, I truly believe that I am a braver, stronger, and wiser person because of TEDxYouth.
TEDxYouth@TampaBay 2012 emcee, Matthew Temmer
TEDxYouth@TampaBay took place as part of TEDxYouthDay, TEDx’s worldwide celebration of youth innovation, invention, and creativity.
Instagram user shaffimk contributes to the TEDxYouthDay 2012, “Dream Big…Then Do It!” photo campaign by completing the sentence, “A dream of mine that I commit to making real is…”
To see more dreams shared from youth around the world this past November, visit the TEDxYouthDay website.
