At just 17, Kennedy Murphy has lived through a loss that changed her life—and found a way to turn grief into a source of connection and healing. In her talk, she shares how we can create spaces where people feel truly seen, supported, and unified in their hardest moments. Together, we can transform pain into community strength.
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#TEDxSanDiego #TEDxTalks #GriefSupport #YouthVoice #CommunityHealing #Speaker Kennedy Murphy is a recognized youth grief expert, public speaker, and student leader who uses her voice as a vessel for communication and change. She serves on the Youth Advisory Board at Experience Camps, helping to shape national conversations around grief and resilience. A high-achieving student-athlete, Kennedy is driven by discipline, purpose, and a deep commitment to empowering others. Her advocacy and leadership have been featured in People and Girls’ Life magazines, and she was a speaker at the 2024 End Well conference. She is passionate about leadership, communication, and building a future rooted in business and impact-driven work. 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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