From TED.com Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi spins through a dizzying array of inspirations — from ’50s pinups to a fleeting glimpse of a woman on the street who makes him shout “Stop the cab!” Inside this rambling talk are real clues to living a happy, creative life. Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi mixes high fashion and the […]
The Lion and the Gazelle
April 14, 2014 By
“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or a gazelle… …when the […]
If it scares you…
April 11, 2014 By
Push yourself to your limits and get out from your comfort zone. If you are to to grow as a person, you must get out from your comfort zone. Even if it scares you. Even if it terrifies you. Specially if it makes your palms sweaty and your mouth dry and gives you nightmares. Step forward and […]
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
April 10, 2014 By
[ FIRE UP FRIDAYS – Inspiration, Conversations, Awesomeness ] To all the lovely women out there…Listen to this incredible TED talk by Brené Brown. Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a […]
Hungry – Crystal Renn
April 8, 2014 By
“We can always find each other, we girls with secrets.” An inspiring and cautionary tale for women of all ages, Hungry is an uplifting memoir with a universal message about body image, beauty and self-confidence. [From: Amazon.co.uk] This is a photo of me at sixteen, when I signed a big modeling contract, moved to New York […]
Taking imagination seriously
– Janet Echelman
April 6, 2014 By
From TED.com Janet Echelman found her true voice as an artist when her paints went missing — which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material. Now she makes billowing, flowing, building-sized sculpture with a surprisingly geeky edge. A transporting 10 minutes of pure creativity. American artist Janet Echelman reshapes urban airspace with monumental, […]
Kick your “buts”
April 4, 2014 By
The difference between a winner and a loser is a 3-letter word: “BUT”; We want to do so many things but there is always an inner voice that says “BUT” ….But maybe it won’t work out, …But what if I fail? …What if I lose? …What if I look ridiculous? But, But. But… KICK YOUR […]
Your Body Language shapes who you are
April 4, 2014 By
In this brilliant TED talk, social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Her ongoing research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — and even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions. Worth […]
What’s wrong with what we eat
– Mark Bittman
March 30, 2014 By
From TED.com In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what’s wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it’s putting the entire planet at risk. Mark Bittman is a bestselling cookbook author, […]
Fighting a contagious cancer
– Elizabeth Murchison
March 2, 2014 By
From TED.com What is killing the Tasmanian devil? A virulent cancer is infecting them by the thousands — and unlike most cancers, it’s contagious. Researcher Elizabeth Murchison tells us how she’s fighting to save the Taz, and what she’s learning about all cancers from this unusual strain. Contains disturbing images of facial cancer. Elizabeth Murchison studies […]
