How dance helped me become a better student | Genie (Wenyu) Tang | TEDxValenciaHighSchool
The Secret of Transferable Skill Sets RevealedThe past, present, and future are all integral to who you are, and it's time to connect the wires in your brain in the right way. Don't walk through life passively; channel what you already know into fuel for chasing the life that you want. Through consistency and a meticulous process, open your mind up to the possibility of training your brain to tackle life in a brand new approach. Genie is a senior at Valencia High School with a passion for exploring the intersection of business, economics, and psychology. Outside of school, she loves indulging in opportunities such as research positions and internships to expand her skill set. She is dedicated to advocating for socio-economic equality in organizations such as the California Association of Student Councils, along with analyzing research at the USC Los Angeles Behavioral Economics Laboratory. Genie has a deep commitment to reshaping business practices to prioritize integrity, responsibility, and sustainable growth. In the future, she will be pursuing economics and statistics as her major in college. Through her dedication to combining the insights from economics and her personal experiences, Genie Tang is determined to drive change in both social reform and the business world. 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
More from TED
- 12:34Love and Literature | Aisha Esbhani | TEDxLGS OPF Girls YouthIn her talk, Aisha Eshbani emphasizes that chasing dreams isn’t about what we fail to achieve, but about staying true to what we genuinely care about. She highlights how today’s world often revolves around recognition, awards, and external validation, making it easy to forget the importance of love in our lives.Aisha encourages the audience to focus on the small things that bring joy, to recognize that love never disappears, and to prioritize it over accolades. She points out that books and ideas can be powerful sources of love and inspiration, reminding us that fulfillment comes from doing what we truly love rather than from collecting achievements.Her talk is a call to shift our perspective: value love, value meaning, and let those guide your journey. A literature enthusiast with a deep passion for storytelling, writing, and journalism. She is dedicated to exploring the world through literature, undertaking a project to read a book from every country. This endeavor has garnered recognition in prominent media outlets, including BBC Urdu and the Times of India. In addition, Aisha is a UNICEF Adolescent Champion and an honorary member of the British Council. When not engaged in these pursuits, she can often be found sorting Gujarati archives from the pre-partition era, interviewing elders for folktales, collecting postcards, and more. 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
- 8:12How you can excel at public speaking by gamifying it | Jaiveer Bansal | TEDxSNS YOUTHDo you have a fear of public speaking? Youth speaker Jaiveer Bansal shares his journey of mastering the skill of public speaking by gamifying it - four levels to get you from fear to ferocious! Jaiveer Bansal is a dynamic young thinker, speaker, and Grade 6 student at Shiv Nadar School, where he served as Junior School President (2024–25). A multi-award-winning debater, he has represented India at international forums and won Best Speaker at Australasia Edu Drift three years in a row. Beyond debate, Jaiveer is a budding entrepreneur, artist, and performer, with paintings showcased in exhibitions and appearances on Doordarshan. He also plays squash and drums with passion. Known for his curiosity, kindness, and collaborative spirit, Jaiveer draws inspiration from the world around him—constantly learning, creating, and shaping a future full of possibilities. 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
