The Gains from Failing by Emmanuella Irechukwu—redefines what it means to fall short and dares you to see failure as your greatest ally.In a world obsessed with wins, trophies, and top scores, we often forget the power of not getting it right the first time. Emmanuella Irechukwu steps onto the TEDx stage to challenge the stigma around failure—not with abstract theories, but with raw honesty and real stories.From a quiet student who failed three times in a row at writing competitions to a confident speaker who now understands that failing doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise—Emmanuella shares a journey many of us are too afraid to talk about.What if failing was never the end—but the beginning of your true success story? What if the loss, the rejection, the missed mark… was actually the lesson you needed most?With examples from giants like Thomas Edison, Elon Musk, Leonardo da Vinci, and Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, this talk unpacks how resilience, growth, and self-awareness are born not in success—but in struggle.Whether you’re a student, a creative, a dreamer, or someone just trying to figure it out—this is your reminder: You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.Watch this. Reflect. Then rise—again. Emmanuella is a calm, reflective, and intellectually gifted 15-year-old Year 10 learner who leads with quiet strength and clarity of thought. As Class Captain, she consistently models integrity and responsibility, earning the respect of peers and teachers alike. Her academic brilliance was confirmed in her exceptional Checkpoint results, and she is a confident public speaker, often representing the school at major events. Emmanuella placed second in the prestigious Patriot Quiz and is passionate about reading and writing—skills she nurtures with purpose. Her TEDx talk, “The Benefits from Failing,” reframes failure as a stepping stone to greatness, revealing a resilient and deeply thoughtful young leader. With aspirations to become a lawyer and author, Emmanuella is driven by values of discipline, hard work, and reflection. 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