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The Phoenix Path: Reinvention After Ruin | Dr. Egypt Sherrod | TEDxBuckheadAveWomen

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a graphic discussion of sexual assault and violence, which some viewers may find upsetting. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfA powerful testimony from Egypt Sherrod on how she broke free from limiting narratives, including the weight of generational trauma, to consciously shape her life rooted in purpose and possibility, including five steps to intentional reinvention after a fall. It inspires and equips listeners on how to become the authors of their own transformation, proving that where you start doesn’t determine where you finish. Dr. Egypt Sherrod is a dynamic force whose career spans real estate, design, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and media. Best known as Co-Host and Executive Producer of HGTV’s Married to Real Estate, she is the Founder and CEO of the Indigo Road Family of Companies—a purpose-driven ecosystem including Indigo Road Realty, a leading brokerage, Indigo Road Design Group, offering premier design services, and Indigo Road Home Furnishings, her signature décor line launching in 300+ JCPenney stores in 2025. Egypt is also the Co-Founder of 1000 Women Owned, a nonprofit empowering women entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, and strategic resources. Her honors include the USBC Power 50 Award, the BronzeLens Vanguard Award, and a City of Atlanta Proclamation declaring “Egypt Sherrod Appreciation Day.” A devoted wife and mother of three daughters, Egypt is committed to building legacy, creating impact, and leading with purpose. 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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