How Inclusive Storytelling Can Help Us Reimagine Democracy | Felipe Estefan | TEDxMidAtlantic
In this powerful talk, Felipe Estefan shares his transformative journey from dreaming of pop stardom in Bogota, Colombia, to championing democracy and inclusion. Through personal anecdotes and compelling examples, he highlights the critical role of storytelling in shaping societies, advocating for narratives that reflect the true diversity of human experiences. Estefan challenges us to reimagine our future by investing in stories that promote joy, belonging, and possibility for everyone. Felipe leads Luminate’s efforts in Latin America, managing grants and investments focused on advancing Civic Empowerment, Independent Media, Data & Digital Rights, and Financial Transparency in the region. He also oversees Luminate’s Narrative Change work.Previously, as an Open Government Strategist at the World Bank, Felipe travelled to more than 40 countries around the world, advocating for and advancing efforts to make governments more open and to foster collaboration between state and non-state organisations.Prior to this, Felipe was a founding member of the Open Contracting Partnership, a Planning Producer at CNN’s Washington bureau and was part of the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations in Switzerland. 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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