From Bootcamp to Breakthrough: Spiking Through Adversity | Remy Ybay | TEDxYouth@DLSUSHS
When life knocks you down, what do you do? In this powerful talk, Remy Ybay takes us through her journey serving in the United States Army, where she faced bumps and challenges head-on. With vivid, engaging, and humorous storytelling, she leaves the audience with a compelling invitation to rise and win in this game called life. Remy B. Ybay, Distinguished Toastmaster, is an accomplished ESL practitioner, TESOL consultant, and United States Army Veteran. Her commitment to service continues through her children, who proudly followed her footsteps into the U.S. Armed Forces. She founded Speak Your Mind English Center in Angeles City and co-founded EDT English Academy in Subic. She holds a degree in Communication Arts and a TESOL certification from ITECC.She has presented at national TESOL Conferences, lectured on TOEFL Speaking, and completed a U.S. State Department ELT course with Distinction.As a dedicated Toastmaster, Remy has served as District Program Quality Director and Club Growth Director, chartering numerous clubs. She now leads District 75 with her inspiring battlecry: "Grow Above and Beyond."Outside her professional life, Remy is an avid fan of Korean and Chinese dramas and proudly part of the global BTS ARMY—proof that lifelong learning, passion, and joy go hand in hand. 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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