TED Community » Roxanne Hai

About Me

Location:
United States, Brooklyn, NY
Current organization:
TED
Past organizations:
Baha'i International Community, Teach for America, The Empowerment Circle
Current role:
Producer, Media Team
Gender:
Female
I am:
Care taker, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Foodie, Global soul, Idea generator, Life mentor, Producer, World traveler
Languages:
German, English
Universities:
Boston University, London School of Economics
TED conferences attended:
TEDGlobal 2013, TED2013, TEDGlobal 2012, TED2012, TEDGlobal 2011, TED2011, TEDWomen
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I'm passionate about

Social Capital. Best Restaurants in NYC. Travel. Taking risks. Personal and Societal Transformation. Apple Products. Brooklyn. Life Coaching. Theater. Indie Music. The Power of Ideas. Harry Potter.

An idea worth spreading

“Let your vision be world embracing…”

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    A comment on Conversation: What does it mean to be authentic?

    Feb 18 2011: Being authentic means showing up as 'unprotected presence'. By being deliberately intentional in our choice of where we come from -- will we choose to use our defense mechanisms that protect us, or will we allow ourselves to be our imperfectly perfect selves?

    I think there is a question to be made about what vulnerability and authenticity are. Friends of mine have said they aren't comfortable and/or don't have the time to be vulnerable with everyone they meet. In my mind, they have the idea of "TMI" and complete trust collapsed with authenticity and vulnerability. You do not need to tell a stranger your life story to be vulnerable or authentic. You just have to be. Be with things you can't be with. Love yourself. Unconditionally. Love others. Unconditionally. Detach yourself from the outcome of everything you do. Be committed to yourself and to the process, but let go of what could, should, would, must, needs to happen. Trust yourself. Show up. Take risks. Reflect. Keep on trying.

    You are right though, you know it when you see it. And isn't it one of the most attractive qualities out there?
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    A comment on Conversation: What's your favorite single sentence from a TEDTalk?

    Feb 11 2011: On raising our children: "Our job is to look and say, 'You know what? You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.' "

    Brene Brown.
    http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

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