Solopreneurship 101: Turning Your Ideas into Reality | Adele Doan | TEDxThuongmai University
With the theme “Solopreneurship 101: Turning Your Ideas into Reality,” Adele Doan took the stage at TEDxThuongmai University 2025, sharing a powerful story shaped by her bold and extraordinary entrepreneurial journey.Starting with the daring decision to leave a stable job, she embarked on five very different business ventures: a Japanese pottery store, a career coaching service, an online course platform, a B2B agency, and, finally, the LinkedIn Blue Ocean community.Four failures did not stop her. On the contrary, each setback became a turning point—an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and move forward with greater clarity.The lessons she shared were more than just personal experiences—they were real sources of motivation and proof that success comes to those who dare to dream, take risks, and walk their own path with unwavering belief.Watch the full, inspiring talk by speaker Adele Doan at the link below—and who knows, you just might see a part of yourself in her story. Top 1 LinkedIn Creator Vietnam (Favikon Ranking 06.2024)85,000 followersFounder, Community Builder @LinkedIn Blue Ocean, which currently has 150+ members.Co-author of the book Người Trong Muôn Nghề published by Spiderum.Guest Speaker at TEDxTalk, Asian Hustle Network, and over 100 events with scales ranging from 50 to 500 attendees.Trainer/Host for 50+ webinars and workshops on LinkedIn and career development topics. 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
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