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When I was eight, I stood at a corner in Lagos and turned around.

I was walking to a lesson teacher who taught through fear. One afternoon, the smell of chin-chin wafted through the air, up my nostrils and I turned around to follow its lure. Comfort and acceptance, not fear. That small turn gave me a skill that eventually paid for my first computer training. It is the reason I do what I do.

On August 29th I told that story on the @tedxargyle stage in @Halifax, theme EVOLVE, and tied it to the work of my life: helping people move from access to agency in the age of AI.

Because being let into the room was never the prize. Shaping what happens once you are in it always was.

The tools will keep changing. YOU are the constant.

The full talk lands on TED soon. I will share it the moment it is live.

The whole framework lives in my book, The AI-Ready You. Link in bio.

Turn around. Pick up the pen. Evolve on purpose.

#TEDx #TEDxArgyleSt #Halifax #AI #AIGovernance WomenInTech FromAccessToAgency TheAIReadyYou EVOLVE

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Someone recently said to me, “You’ve become the TED girl of Halifax.”

And honestly… I think that’s partially accurate. 😂
But I’ve only been able to become that person because Halifax has given me the space to grow into it.

Because people here have opened doors, answered calls, shared ideas, volunteered their time, shown up, and believed in the power of stories.

You see, the scariest part about moving to a new country isn’t always starting over. Sometimes, it’s not knowing the people you’ll meet or how they might shape the trajectory of your life.

People always find it funny when I tell them I first fell in love with Canada through a TV show. I never could have imagined then just how much this place, and the people I would meet here, would become part of my story.

Looking back at these photos, I’m reminded that events like this don’t happen because of one person. They happen because a community believes in a vision and chooses to show up for it.

So to everyone who supported, volunteered, spoke, attended, shared, encouraged, connected, contributed, or simply believed in what we were building, thank you.

TEDxArgyle St exists because of you.

It exists because of the community that Halifax is. And maybe that’s the most beautiful part of building a life in a new place: the people you meet along the way can become part of a story you never knew you were writing. ❤️

And as always, special thanks to my Mama this beautiful cultural outfit,

Photo credit: @Nadia Abdolell

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What do grief, autism and human trafficking have in common?

On August 29, I had the honour of stepping onto the TEDx stage to deliver my talk, “Everyone Is Clapping, While I’m Collapsing.”

The theme was Evolve.

And listening to the other speakers, something struck me.

@lauren.peveril spoke about receiving an autism diagnosis later in life and how that experience now drives her to create resources for others.

@empowermentforhope shared her story of childhood abuse and human trafficking, and how she now uses her experience to help others understand their own worth.

I spoke about crushing grief, how my body kept the score, and how that valley became a passion for understanding what prolonged stress does to our bodies and how we can restore ourselves before we crash.

Three very different stories. One common thread:

The valley became part of the purpose.

We don’t always get to choose what happens to us. But eventually, we get to choose what we build from it.

Sometimes the thing that nearly breaks us becomes the reason we build something that matters.

And through every valley of my own, I’m grateful to Jesus for carrying me through and giving purpose to the pain.

Thank you TEDxArgyle, Fatu and the entire volunteer team for this incredible opportunity. Trina, having you as my coach was such a blessing. And to my family, friends and mentors, thank you for all the love and belief along the way.

So much love to you all. xo

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TEDx performance 2026✨❤️

📸 @shotswith_nadia

#tedx #tedxargyle #artist

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a lil behind the scenes✨

#tedx #ted #halifax #artist

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Earlier this year I printed that picture of the TEDx stage.

The most important detail that I always kept in mind was the people standing in the audience and giving a round of applause.

I always wondered how I would come up with a story that gets people standing on their feet.

This past Saturday that actually happened. Not only did I deliver the most vulnerable story that I have ever delivered on a stage but it was well received and I got a standing ovation.

I also got to share the stage with some of the most amazing speakers in Canada !

Going back to dreaming now !

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such a great experience✨❤️

#tedx #ted #artist #performer

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Hey guys… so I did a thing this weekend 🤭 TED X RECAP!
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Special Thank you to @r.o.b.e.n.g.a and @tedxargyle for having me as a Palestinian Artist showcasing my work.
#artist #tedx #tedxargyle

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🎤✨ Hotter By The Minute Celebrates TEDx! ✨🎤

What an incredible experience! We connected with friends, made some wonderful new ones, and heard so many inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking conversations.

We left feeling energized, empowered, and reminded of the incredible things that happen when bold ideas and passionate people come together.

Here’s a look at some of the special moments from an unforgettable day! 💗

#HotterByTheMinute #TEDx #IdeasWorthSharing #WomenSupportingWomen #Inspiration Connection Community EmpoweredWomen HalifaxEvents

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It’s showtime for my TEDx talk!!! By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be on the stage presenting! Send all the good vibes!

I am so excited to share my talk: High Performance, Reimagined at TEDxArgyle st!! Woman in a fitted knee length skirt and sleeveless flowy top with a Great Dane service dog, standing on a red TEDx carpet beside a large TEDx Argyle St. sign.

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Congratulations to my friend and fellow advocate @keepitreal3884 of @empowermentforhope of @winwellnessandconsulting on her @tedxargyle talk today. 💜

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It’s TEDx day!!!!! In less than an hour we take the stage in Halifax to share my talk: High Performance, Reimagined. I’m so excited to open minds and help people see their limitations as leverage.

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