Danella Calina challenges the idea that we must choose between science and the arts. In her talk, Brain and Heart: The Myth Between STEM and the Arts, she explores how embracing both intellect and creativity can lead to resilience, innovation, and wholeness. Drawing on her experiences as a performer, student, and founder of the STEM-Arts Fusion Society at Dalhousie University, Danella shows how integrating multiple passions can help individuals and communities thrive.Given at TEDxArgyleSt in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Danella Calina is a neuroscience student, performer, and multidisciplinary creator who challenges the idea that science and artistic self-expression must be separate.Through her social media platform, @princess.danella, she encourages others to embrace their inner royalty and express themselves boldly through fashion. By romanticizing academia in pink, Danella blends science, fashion, and femininity to break down stereotypes about women in STEM fields.As the founder of the STEM-Arts Fusion Society at Dalhousie University, she advocates for creativity, duality, and interdisciplinary innovation. Whether in the lab, onstage, or online, Danella inspires others to redefine what success looks like. 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