Georgiana Dragomir spoke at TEDx Copou about what happens when a rebel starts writing the rules. Eight years ago, she first stepped onto a TEDx stage as the newly appointed MD of Grapefruit, sharing the courage it takes to be different—and how that inner rebel carried her all the way to MIT.This time, she delivered a more mature, mindful, and intentional perspective. Over the years she discovered that what once looked like rebellion was, in fact, authenticity—the red thread guiding her professional and personal path.Her talk was about contrasts that don’t cancel each other out, but complete one another: how you can be chaotic and strategic, vulnerable and a leader, tired yet purposeful. A rebellious spirit since childhood, Georgiana Dragomir has turned nonconformity into a life and business strategy. She took over a digital marketing agency during a difficult time and not only stabilized it, but transformed it into a solid business that successfully navigated the pandemic and earned recognition in the digital market. She was named CEO of the Year at the International Business Brilliance Awards in the UK and recently fulfilled one of her biggest childhood dreams – becoming the owner of a brasserie. For Georgiana, challenges are fertile ground for bold ideas — because where others see limits, she sees new beginnings. At TEDx Copou, she will speak about “the contrasts that build us – from rebellion to clarity in 8 years.” 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