Angela Blake, social worker, rallies us to consider - If you had to leave your ego behind, how would you volunteer? Blake digs deep into how we often get in the way of the work and how we show up for the mission matters. 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/tedxProduction By: Peaceful Luck Media Graphics By: Lauren Schultz Angela Blake is the Assistant Director of Guest Services at St. Margaret’s House, a low-barrier day center serving women and children experiencing economic injustice. For nearly 15 years, she has worked as a social worker with children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, young adults with autism, and families experiencing homelessness. Angela volunteers with Housing is a Human Right Action Group, a grassroots coalition that brings together municipal and state officials, activists, educators, organizers, and public servants to find solutions to homelessness, including tenant rights, safe housing conditions, and dialogue between tenants and landlords. She has also facilitated the Queer Youth of Color group at her hometown LGBTQ Center and served with Living Matthew 25, a Lenten community collaboration, leading a film series for the past three years.In fall 2023, Angela participated in “Better Homes: The Play,” an award-nominated production. 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