The Transformational Power of Yes | Nicole A. Bailey | TEDxHagerstownWomen
In the mist of chaos you can change your life for the better. During the pandemic, when most of the world was falling apart, was your world falling into place? This new idea brings encouragement to set aside fear, doubt, and apprehension and consider revisiting a previous no and turn it into a yes. Nicole A. Bailey is an advocate for the marginalized in our communities. She believes in individual and societal recovery and that together will make our world a better place. She is the founder of Whole For Real which endeavors to assist people move from places of brokenness to wholeness. As the Assistant Director of GRaCE she works with people in recovery, reentry, and those who are justice impacted. Her commitment to offering hope and compassion is evident by her work. She resides In Martinsburg, WV where she works and mentors those in her community. 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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