The Secret Behind the Best Year of My Life

Discover the secrets to manifesting your best life in this inspiring TEDx talk by actress, host, and voice-over artist Janora McDuffie. Learn how to find inner peace and appreciate your surroundings as McDuffie shares her journey from Durham, North Carolina to Hollywood success. Explore the power of pursuing childhood dreams and making bold career changes as she recounts her transition from corporate consulting to the entertainment industry. Gain insights into achieving personal and professional milestones, including McDuffie's groundbreaking roles as the first black female SGA President at NCSSM and the official Announcer for the 2022 Oscars. Draw inspiration from her experiences as a Morehead-Cain Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill commencement speaker, and accomplished actress with appearances on popular shows like Grey's Anatomy.

“The secret behind the best year of my life” | Janora McDuffie | TEDxYouth@NCSSM