The Hidden Power of Everyday Connection | Sanshray Kukutla | TEDxEagle Youth
The Hidden Power of Everyday Connection" by Sunshray Kukutla reveals how small, everyday moments of genuine connection can transform relationships, build community, and create lasting impact. With warmth and insight, Sunshray highlights the often-overlooked power of simple interactions in shaping a more meaningful impact. Sanshray Kukutla is a 20-year-old climate organizer with the Sunrise Movement and a political science student at Purdue University. He’s been involved in climate justice work since middle school, driven by a belief that young people have the power to shape a better future. Inspired by Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation,” Sanshray focuses on making conversations more grounded, thoughtful, and action-driven. 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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