Using Your Stones to Create Change

Explore the power of personal "stones" - unique tools, gifts, or qualities - to overcome challenges and create meaningful change in this inspiring 16-minute TEDx talk. Drawing from the biblical story of David and Goliath, discover how seemingly small actions can lead to significant impact, as illustrated through real-life examples. Reflect on your own "stones" and learn how to harness them for a greater purpose. Be inspired by the speaker's personal journey as a multi-talented artist and community leader, and gain insights on building a lasting legacy. Conclude with a motivational musical performance that encourages perseverance in pursuing your goals, regardless of obstacles.

The talk urges you to reflect on their own "stones" and consider how they can be used for a divine or larger purpose. Renee Bianca "Stichiz" Casseus also connects this concept to their personal experience, identifying their voice as one of their own stones, which they use to inspire and uplift others. The presentation concludes with a musical performance, encouraging everyone to think about their "big screen" moment—the legacy they are building—and to keep pursuing their purpose, no matter the obstacles. As seen on BET’s Hip Hop Series ‘One Shot’- A multi-lingual, tongue-twisting Hip-Hop Artist was born in Ottawa, Canada to parents of Haitian descent and raised in South Florida. Stichiz is known for her talents as a Lyricist, Songwriter,Voiceover Actress, well-known Radio Personality and more.The Stichzophrenic Experience! As a community leader she serves as an On-Air host, known as "The Mid Day Bae'' and official female voice of Miami’s Urban radio station-WMIB’s 103.5 The Beat FM weekdays from am to 3:00 pm along with several sister stations within the iHeart Radio family across the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx