06/22/2026
Greetings from Australia! 🇦🇺✨
After an almost 40-hour journey, I finally made it to the Land Down Under and had an incredible first day at the conference. Meeting Kaley Chu, Dale Stevens, and her amazing team, as well as so many inspiring speakers from around the world, has already made this experience unforgettable.
I also want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the talented speakers selected for the TEDx stage. What an incredible opportunity, and I can't wait to cheer each of you on as you share your message with the world. 🎤✨
While I did not make the final cut this time, I am surprisingly at peace with the outcome. Preparing a TEDx talk is a tremendous responsibility, and with everything happening over the past few weeks—from work, competitions and travel to preparing my keynote and speaking engagements—I know I would not have been able to give it the level of preparation that such a permanent platform deserves.
Sometimes, the answer is not "no"—it's "not yet."
I truly believe my TEDx moment will come, and when it does, I will be ready.
For now, I am focused on best preparing for my keynote, learning, growing, connecting, serving, and making the most of every opportunity this incredible experience has to offer. SPEAKING FOR THE UNDERDOGS and those stuck in despair AROUND THE WORLD!!!🌟
The adventure continues.
Dream Again. Fly Higher. Light the Path. 🩵✨