Becoming brave when no one believes you | Dahayu Rachmat | TEDxAvicenna Cinere School
What if the only thing standing between you and your best self is fear?
In this moving personal talk, Dahayu Rachmat reveals how she went from being too afraid to apply for a TEDx Talk to standing on the red dot itself. It’s a story of fear, courage, and the quiet moment when you finally decide this time, I’m ready to fly. Ever felt like you’re just the “sidekick” in your own life story?In this heartfelt and emotional talk, student speaker Dahayu Rachmat takes us on her journey from fear to courage from watching others shine to finally stepping into the spotlight herself. Through real life reflections, inspiring quotes, and a surprising connection to Emma Watson’s UN speech, she explores how fear can hold us back from discovering the hero within. Dahayu Sali Rachmat is a 14 year old student from Avicenna Cinere Junior High School. She used to have a passion for dancing since preschool, but when the COVID-19 lockdown happened, she took a break. After things settled down, she wanted to try something new and is now active in cheerleading. One of her biggest hobbies is talking, and now public speaking has become a new playground for her. In the future, she wants to study law or psychology. She sometimes wonders if her life purpose is just to be a sidekick, but she believes that everyone can be their own hero. 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
- 7:59The faces of Poverty and Inequality | Saanvi Tripathy | TEDxSolitaireGlobalSchoolsAttapurAims to shed light on the faces that often go unnoticed. Keen interest in International relations and economics. 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
- 15:56The Science of Burnout — And How Your Brain Rebuilds You! | Agastya Sharma | TEDxYouth@JGISWhat really happens to your brain when you’re burnt out? In this insightful TEDx talk, Agastya Bhuvnesh Sharma dives deep into the neuroscience of burnout — explaining how chronic stress rewires our brain, silences motivation, and weakens emotional control.But there’s hope. Through fascinating research and relatable insights, Agastya reveals how the same brain that breaks down under pressure is also wired to rebuild itself — through rest, reflection, and resilience.From the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex to the dopamine system, this talk explores how understanding our mind’s biology can help us move from breakdown to breakthrough. Agastya Sharma, a 16-year-old IBDP student at JG International School, is passionate about science, education, and social impact. With a strong academic focus on Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, he aspires to become a neurosurgeon, inspired by his curiosity about the human brain and its healing potential. Agastya has led community outreach initiatives with organizations such as Hamari Pahchan and India Recycles, championing education and social equity. A seasoned public speaker and MUN awardee, he is fluent in five languages and is currently authoring a research paper on BDNF-mediated neurogenesis. Balancing academics with badminton and guitar, Agastya envisions opening a hospital that provides affordable healthcare for underserved communities. 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
