What if everything you’ve been preparing for finally shows up, but fear makes you pause instead of acting? What if the biggest barrier to your next level isn’t your skill or effort, but your belief in yourself? In her talk, Michelle reveals how to quiet self-doubt and step confidently into the moment you’ve been waiting for. Learn three mindset-shifting strategies to move past hesitation and claim opportunities with confidence. The question isn’t if you’re capable, it’s whether you’ll choose to rise when it matters most. Michelle Valorae is a TV contributor and Community Educator throughout the DMV area on topics such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, healing, and empowerment. She is a mentor through her mentorship program called “Crowned with Destiny” where she helps survivors of trauma start their healing process and walk into their purpose. She is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her volunteer and advocacy work. Michelle Valorae’s most important role is being called “mom” by her beautiful daughter named Destiny. 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