Lizzie Velasquez: How Do You Define Yourself

In a time when beauty is defined by supermodels, success is defined by wealth, and fame is deified by how many followers you have on social media, Lizzie Velasquez asks the question how do you define yourself? Once labeled, "The Worlds Ugliest Woman," Lizzie decided to turn things around and create her own definitions of what she defines as beauty and happiness.

Never Leave The Playground

We Live Unbound

"You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well worn path."

- Steve Jobs

"We are an impossibility in an impossible universe."

- Ray Bradbury

Solar Mamas

An inspiring film about one woman’s attempt to light up her world. Rafea is an uneducated Bedouin mother from the Jordanian desert. She gets the chance to go to the Barefoot College, where middle-aged women from poor communities train to become solar engineers, and bring power to their communities.

The college brings together women from all over the world. But learning about electrical components without being able to read, write or understand English is the easy part. Rafea is forced to risk everything, including losing her children, if she wants to complete the course.

Women make up half the world’s population and yet represent a staggering 70% of the world’s poor. Of the world’s 875 million illiterate adults, two-thirds are women. Women work two-thirds of the world’s working hours, produce half of the world’s food, but earn only 10% of the world’s income and own 1% of the world’s property. On average, women earn half of what men earn.

Katie's Crops Feed The Homeless

It started with a tiny cabbage seedling that Katie Stagliano, a third grader in South Carolina, took home and tended until it grew to an amazing 40 pounds! Katie donated that cabbage to a local soup kitchen. Now 11, Katie has several gardens and has donated 2 tons of fresh produce to organizations that serve people in need!

You Are Human

"Why don't we go for Heaven on Earth, just for the Hell of it?"

Be Happy

A few suggestions to remind us of the important things... the illustrations and the captions are from the book "be happy - A little book to help you live a happy life." by Monica Sheehan, dedicated to Andrew Kroon, a booklet that everyone should read at least once in their life.

From Homeless To Harvard

Dawn Loggins grew up in a home with no electricity or running water. And before the start of her senior year at Burns High School, where she also works as a janitor, she was abandoned by her parents. Rather than turning her over to the Department of Social Service, school staff and the community of Lawndale, North Carolina decided to become Dawn's family. Dawn is not angry with her parents - she just knows that she wants to make different decisions in her life.

Never give up on your dreams.

Singing In The Life Boat

Aisha Chaudhary believes in miracles. Born with an immune deficiency disorder, Aisha was not expected to live to her first birthday. Yet at age 15, and battling pulmonary fibrosis, she has accomplished many things she has dared to dream, including modeling in a wheelchair, learning to paint, and dancing at her cousin's wedding. In this INK talk, Aisha shares 5 lessons she's learned through the ups and downs of her journey.

Janine Shepherd: You Are Not Your Body

We often define ourselves by things that are "outside" us: relationships, work, family - even our own bodies. But what would it mean to have your life dramatically altered and your body irrevocably damaged? Who would you be then? In this TED talk, walking paraplegic Janine Shepherd, explores the impact of loss on the human psyche and the universal quest to find meaning and fulfillment. It is only through the process of losing everything we thought we needed that we find who we truly are.

Follow Your Dreams

8 Secrets Of Success

The 8 To Be Great really are the key things that have taken the worlds most successful people from the bottom to the top. But you could be thinking, wait a minute. These 8-Traits are all so simple. Passion, Work, Focus, Push, Ideas, Improve, Serve, and Persist are really common sense. Isn't there a secret or something magical that great people know about, and I don't? Well, the answer is No!

The secret of success is: there are NO secrets. Ive been studying this for over 10 years and the 8 To Be Great are the foundation for success in any field. Other factors will also help us succeed, but if we don't have the 8-Traits we can try as many secrets as we want, and we still wont go far in life.

Philippe Petit: Man On Wire (Full Movie & Ted Talk)

Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.

Man On Wire (Trailer)



Watch the whole movie here: Man On Wire (Full Movie)

Caroline Casey: Looking Past Limits

Activist Caroline Casey tells the story of her extraordinary life, starting with a revelation (no spoilers). In a talk that challenges perceptions, Casey asks us all to move beyond the limits we may think we have.

Arthur's Inspirational Transformation

Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own, ever again.
Hopefully this story can inspire you to follow your dreams - whatever they may be. Anything is Possible!

Four Fingered Pianist

Born with only four fingers and no legs below the knee, 20 year old Hee-ah Lee is an inspiration to all who know her. Although she began playing the piano at age 7 for therapeutical purposes, she has now become a concert pianist! Disfigured since birth, her mother cared for her as if she were perfect and today, she eats, walks and uses the adjusted piano pedals on her own. "You play with your heart and head--not your fingers," Hee-ah says.

Matt Cutts: Try Something New For 30 Days

Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but just ... haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals.

Dare To Be Bold

Writer and marketing specialist Jennifer Engevik is completely obsessed with the idea of boldness. After studying the lives of history's bold men, women, and children, Jen believes that they share 5 traits that we can use in our everyday lives so that we too, can make our mark. Watch Jen's TEDx talk for the 5 traits for bold living.

Sobonfu Somé: Embracing Your Gifts

When most westerners think about gifts, the exchange of material goods, is the image that is most familiar. Little time and attention, however, is given to finding and embracing the gift -- the real reason we are born in this world. As a result most of us cannot make sense of the various events in our life. Drawing on Dagara wisdom, this talk brings to light how everyone has a personal gift that is vital to the well being of the individual and the community.

A Garden Of Eden In Hell

Anthony Robbins interviewing 108 year old Nazi concentration camp survivor

Book: A Garden Of Eden In Hell