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Turning Setbacks Into Success | Idara Akpan | TEDxYouth@FuntajIntlSchool

Idara Akpan shares how she overcame academic struggles, bullying, and self-doubt after switching schools. Through resilience and support, she learned to view setbacks as stepping stones to growth and encourages others to speak up, set goals, and embrace failure as part of the journey to success. Idara Akpan, a 13 year old, shares her personal journey of overcoming academic struggles, bullying, and self-doubt after transitioning into a new school. She opens up about how setbacks—like failing grades, lost confidence, and toxic friendships—once made her question her worth. But through support, self-reflection, and resilience, she learned that setbacks aren’t the end of the road; they’re part of the path to growth. Blending personal experience with relatable wisdom, Idara encourages others to speak up, set small goals, and redefine failure as a stepping stone to success. Her story reminds us all that we are not defined by our challenges, but by how we rise after falling. 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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