Every time you say 'yes' to something you hate, you're stealing from someone you love. When you say 'no' you're giving yourself a new opportunity. My talk will teach you what healthy selfishness looks like to live a worthwhile life. "Melissa Knowles is a sought-after TV host, event emcee, speaker and panel moderator who boasts an exceptional two-decade career in entertainment and sports news, spanning live and scripted broadcasting.Melissa's longest tenure was as an entertainment news reporter for ""Morning Express with Robin Meade"". Her daily segment, 'What's Poppin', was a captivating dive into the latest breaking pop-culture news, showcasing her distinctive conversational style, quick wit, and polished storytelling.Renowned for her vibrant personality, Melissa creates genuine connections with her audience.Melissa recently launched her own YouTube channel “Worthwhile”. Weekly episodes give a behind the scenes glimpse into Melissa’s life as a wife, mom, TV personality and entrepreneur. Melissa shows you how she’s juggling it all while building community and sharing the stories of local figures who are making a worthwhile contribution to our society." 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