What if saving the world didn’t require grand gestures—just helping one person every day? In this moving talk, Matt Halloran shares three simple ways to create lasting impact: through your words, your actions, and your presence. Grounded in real stories of love, trauma, and human connection, this is a call to start a ripple effect of HOPE—Helping One Person Every day. Matt Halloran, MSHS, is a soulful storyteller, bestselling author, and advocate for boundless human connection. With a deep belief in the power of love to heal and unite, Matt has dedicated his life to inspiring others to listen deeply and live authentically. His book, Shut the F Up and Listen, is a heartfelt invitation to quiet the noise and open ourselves to the beauty of human connection. Having appeared on over 1,000 podcasts, Matt brings a unique blend of warmth, wisdom, and a touch of rebellious kindness to every stage he graces. In his upcoming TED talk, Matt explores the transformative power of loving people simply for being human—an idea rooted in compassion, unity, and radical acceptance. With every word, he invites us all to live more lovingly, reminding us that the world changes when we choose to love first. 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