My Upcoming Events & TEDx Talk Live Stream Link

Photo taken by: Pastor Janel

Sunday, I had a private TEDx Talk brunch rehearsal with some close friends and family.

Today, I had my public TEDx Talk rehearsal at Hamline University, it went really well. I received many encouraging and positive comments about my performance and content. About a dozen people showed up.

Thank you Pastor Janel for surprising me--by coming to my TEDx rehearsal event this morning at Hamline. It was great to have your support in the audience.

Ultimately, both rehearsals helped me feel more comfortable while giving my talk. 

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3:

10:00AM TEDx Talk Rehearsal:

This is the "real" TEDx talk rehearsal that is put on by TEDx for sound, lighting, etc. This rehearsal is also for the speakers to get a sense of the stage and environment they will be speaking live on Friday. I am looking forward to this, yet also am very nervous. I know feel more centered and grounded after this rehearsal. It is like I have hacked into my high school theater brain and am just focusing on the performance and the memorization. Giving these rehearsals has made me realize how much I miss performing in front of an audience.

Here is a link to the TED website with more info on the my talk and other speakers!

Here is a link to my TEDx speaker profile!

12:30PM Nail Appointment:

Y'all know I am treating myself a little before I give this tough talk. Plus, I want my nails to look nice since I know I am going to be speaking with my hands. Of course I am going to share this excitement with some of my friends.

4:00PM Trauma Therapy:

I am so glad and thankful that I am having a counseling session this week--since my talk is on Friday. I know I will need my counselor's wise guidance. 

After therapy tomorrow, I am going to Superior to spend the night. Then am coming back with Anissa  (best friend) Thursday morning. Anissa is going to be helping me with my hair and makeup!

Friday, April 5:

In the morning, my mom is coming to the cities for my talk. I am planning on having a few friends come over to my apartment to hang out while I get ready. I believe I am supposed to be at the auditorium at 1:30PM. The event starts at 2:00PM. Here is a link for the live stream! 

I will be speaking around 6:00-6:30PM. The event will go until about 9:00PM. A bunch of us are going out (message me for more details if you are able to go) after the TEDx talk event at 9:30PM. We want to celebrate all of the work the speakers and TEDx coordinators did to make this remarkable event possible.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you all for your love and support for the trauma I am working through and for the encouragements while I am under pressure of giving this highly important TEDx Talk.