Connect with yourself – a self-healing approach | Beck Samuelsson | TEDxUSVT
Beck has shared a very intimate and emotional aproach to self-discovery and self-empowerment and her personal view around artistic talent and skills. Beck Samuelsson is a singer, songwriter, product designer and co-founder of a social business based in Timișoara. As an author and performer, Beck combines poetic lyrics with soulful melodies. Her debut album, Bridges of Peace, had a significant impact and was broadcast on Radio România Cultural, establishing her as a distinctive voice in Romania's independent music scene. Beyond her artistic career, Beck is deeply involved in social impact projects. Together with her husband, she founded a business that actively supports Roma citizens and marginalized communities. Three years ago, she opened an Upcycle Jewelry Hub dedicated to Roma women — a space that is more than just a workshop: while creating unique jewelry, participants also shape new opportunities for inclusion, empowerment and self-expression, through art made with their own hands.Her work lies at the intersection of creativity, sustainability and community development. 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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