Building a Legacy on My Dash

Explore a powerful TEDx talk that delves into overcoming adversity, defying statistics, and building a meaningful legacy. Journey through the speaker's experiences of pre-birth violence, poverty, and illness, and witness how she transformed these challenges into a testament of resilience. Learn about the concept of the "dash" - the time between birth and death - and how to make it count. Discover insights on breaking through financial, educational, and health inequalities, and be inspired to become an agent of change. Gain valuable perspectives on setting goals, fighting for what you deserve, and leaving a lasting impact. This talk encourages reframing your thinking, developing a strong community, and becoming a changemaker. Be prepared for a graphic description of a traumatic experience as the speaker shares her personal story of thriving despite living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Leave with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation to ignite your own legacy.

Building a Legacy on My Dash | Shonte Drakeford | TEDxBowieStateUniversity