Hugs in the Wild - A Human Connection Experiment | Angela Pennella | TEDxSan Diego Studio
Could one hug really change your day? Angela Pennella shares the inspiring journey behind her project Hugs in the Wild—an experiment in kindness that shows how a simple, unexpected hug can spark stories, bridge divides, and transform strangers into friends. Through touching encounters and surprising discoveries, Angela reveals the profound ripple effect of human connection. Her mission is both simple and powerful: to remind us that sometimes, all it takes is one hug to recharge the human heart and change everything. Watch to discover how something as ordinary as a hug can become extraordinary.Website - www.5HCollective.com
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#TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #AngelaPennella #HugsInTheWild #Kindness #Connection #Experiment #Hugs #Love Achiever, Believer, Survivor, Angela is a woman who reaches for the stars and dreams BIG, no matter what curveball, or truck in her case, may hit her! Angela’s "Don’t Stop Believing" attitude helped her survive an almost deadly car accident in 2002 when a reckless driver hit her head-on. She suffered severe head trauma, had over 1,000 stitches to her face & body, in addition to a lacerated liver, punctured lung, and many other internal injuries. Drawing upon her physical and mental inner strength as a standout athlete (Division 1 college volleyball Captain), she found courage to fight through a year-long rehabilitation to survive the horrific event. Against all odds, she got back on her feet to build a very successful career in medical device sales and started a real estate business. After being given a second chance in life, she felt a responsibility to inspire others to make an impact on the way they live their life everyday! Inspirational Speaker & Coach. www.AchieverSyndrome.com 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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