Own Your Story: Turning Strengths into a Life Without Limits | Erika Aquino | TEDxForbesPark
What if your greatest strengths are hidden inside the messiest parts of your story? In this deeply personal talk, Erika Aquino reveals how owning every chapter — including struggle, labels, and uncertainty — can uncover surprising inner strengths. Through the lens of a childhood board game and hard-won insights, this talk invites us to reclaim our narrative and discover the power to live a life without limits. Over 20 years of executive leadership experience, a Master's in Communication, an MBA, and a lifelong love for words, Erika Aquino is a force to be reckoned with.Erika's background from a developing country, combined with her extensive travels, equips her with a unique global perspective. She offers fresh, grounded insights into solving the world's biggest challenges while seamlessly combining useful frameworks and data into spot-on, customized content that delivers actionable insights.As an angel investor, Erika has invested in over 15 ventures. Her portfolio spans key hubs including the Philippines, Singapore, Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, Germany, and the UK. She has a special affinity for women and minority-owned projects with high growth potential in the fields of wellness, agriculture, education, sustainability, and the future of workspaces. 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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