TED Talks
TED: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume | Regina Hartley
Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows...
Great Big Story
Ringside With UFC’s One and Only Cutwoman
Step into the intense world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with Swayze Valentine, the trailblazing cut woman who defied stereotypes and adversity to carve her niche in a male-dominated sport.
Curated Video
Becoming More Resilient
Josh from OnwardWell guides you through essential strategies to build resilience and thrive amidst adversity. Learn how to manage stress effectively, maintain a positive outlook, and recognize your personal strengths from past...
Curated Video
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Author of groundbreaking novels like “Esperanza Rising" and "Echo," Pam Muñoz Ryan has made literature more representative by expertly mining her own rich Mexican American heritage.
Great Big Story
How This Action Sports Star Built His Own Prosthetic Leg
Embark on an extraordinary journey with Mike Schultz, a former pro racer turned prosthetic innovator, who refused to let adversity define him. After a life-altering snowmobile accident led to amputation, Mike designed his own prosthetic...
Great Big Story
Finishing the NYC Marathon While Paralyzed
A resilient runner with an indomitable spirit, as she shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity. After a traumatic incident in Vietnam left her with a spinal cord injury, Hannah faced physical and emotional challenges....
Great Big Story
Ringside With UFC’s One and Only Cutwoman
Step into the intense world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with Swayze Valentine, the trailblazing cut woman who defied stereotypes and adversity to carve her niche in a male-dominated sport. From enduring physical assaults to driving miles...
Great Big Story
Ringside With UFC’s One and Only Cutwoman
Step into the intense world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with Swayze Valentine, the trailblazing cut woman who defied stereotypes and adversity to carve her niche in a male-dominated sport. From enduring physical assaults to driving miles...
All Ears English
1988 - How to Turn Life Obstacles into Career Success with Corporate Executive Victoria Pelletier
On today's episode, I interview Victoria Pelletier, managing director at Accenture and award-winning business leader. Victoria has reached the highest level of success as a corporate executive but she overcame enormous life challenges to...
Curated Video
Seven Positive Psychological Traits That Predict Good Health
There are seven psychological traits that have been found to predict good health. In this video, I'll be discussing each of them in detail and how you can start incorporating them into your life for a better overall well-being. Here are...
Curated Video
Are You Born to Be Anxious? It May Be Your Temperament
Ever wonder why some people seem to be naturally anxious? It's possible that it's not your environment, but your temperament. In this video I'll share what you need to know about anxiety and if you have a "nervous" or an "anxious"...
Curated Video
Get Your Mind Right Part 2
In Part 2, Tashie discusses the damaging effects of comparing one's weaknesses to others' strengths. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal growth and learning, rather than being discouraged by others' success. Tashie...
Curated Video
Getting Your Mind Right: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Growth Part 1
In Part 1 of the "Getting Your Mind Right" series, Tashie introduces the concept of adversity and how it can hinder individuals from reaching their goals. She shares a personal story about setting a fitness goal and feeling discouraged...
Curated Video
Built for It - Part 1: Embracing Adversity and Building Resilience
In this new series, "Built for It," we're exploring the realities and challenges of transitioning from elementary to middle school. As we navigate more complex situations and learn about the world, we encounter adversity, but we also...
Curated Video
Built for It - Part 2: Shifting Focus - The Power of Positivity
Welcome back to our empowering series, "Built for It" - where we learn about overcoming adversity and becoming stronger. In this episode, we take a closer look at the role of positivity in dealing with tough times. Ever find yourself...
Curated Video
Built for It - Part 3: Overcoming Adversity- Our Actions Matter
In this last episode of the "In Control" series, Jeff provides his personal insights on overcoming adversity. He emphasizes the need to evaluate our actions amidst hardships, and offers valuable tools to help us remain resilient and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Daniel Blanchard - Overcoming Adversity "Getting Stronger"
Dan Blanchard is a Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Educator, and TV Host who has been featured on over 100 TV and radio shows as well as several of the World’s Top Ten Podcasts. Dan is also a Life Coach, two-time Junior...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Daniel Blanchard - Overcoming Adversity "You Can't Have This Baby"
Dan Blanchard is a Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Educator, and TV Host who has been featured on over 100 TV and radio shows as well as several of the World’s Top Ten Podcasts. Dan is also a Life Coach, two-time Junior...
Youth Radio
Aging Out of Foster Care
Every year, thousands of children in America are removed from their parents and placed in foster care because they are unsafe or neglected. Foster care is meant to be temporary, but sometimes kids can spend their entire childhoods in...
Curated Video
From Bedouin Woman to Entrepreneur: Mariam's Journey of Perseverance
Part 4/6 of the Businesses out of the Ashes series: This video is a personal story of a Bedouin woman named Mariam who started her own business based on her grandmother's traditional knowledge of making herbal medicines, soaps, oils, and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marie Forgeard - Does Creativity Matter
Marie Forgeard, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at McLean Hospital’s Behavioral Health Partial Hospital Program and Behavioral Health Partial Clinical Research Program. Her research focuses on understanding when and how creative thinking...
Book Club for Kids
Basketball and Bullies in “The Great Wall of Lucy Wu”
What makes a person unique? What makes a person similar to or different from others? People sometimes try to hide their uniqueness in order to fit in. In the story The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, Lucy is trying to find her place at school and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kristin Bernard - Early Adversity in Child Development
Kristin Bernard, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology at Stoney Brook University. Her current research Interests are: Child maltreatment; Neurobiological consequences of early life adversity; Parent-child relationships;...
Curated Video
Overcoming Personal Tragedy to Build a Successful Business
Part 3/6 of the Businesses from the Ashes series: The video is an interview with Joe Blazek Strahan, the founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple, a gourmet food company that sells its products through home taste testing parties. In the...