Everything I never said out loud | Kelsey Tainsh | TEDxUF

Speaker and athlete Kelsey Tainsh has faced physical barriers most of us can't imagine. But she believes the most paralyzing barriers aren't the physical ones; they're the ones we build in our heads. This talk is about changing the narrative we tell ourselves, and how doing so can set us free. Kelsey Tainsh, CSP has been through more in her 35 years than most will endure in a lifetime. Successfully overcoming a brain tumor at only 5 years of age, Kelsey went on to be a happy, healthy kid and a champion athlete. 10 years later, at 15, it all came crashing down when the tumor returned followed by a crippling stroke. Her friends had disappeared, her right side didn’t function and she became paralyzed with fear and self doubt. Despite her significant physical challenges, she worked hard to pull herself up and charged back into life graduating magna cum laude from the University of Florida and going on to work for one of the most recognized companies in the world – The Coca-Cola Company.
Today, this remarkable young woman has become a champion for the rest of us. An Human Experience Advocate, acclaimed professional speaker and para snowboarder, Kelsey travels the world speaking to organizations about the power of persistence, resilience, and self-acceptance. 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