Ideas worth spreading

A new way to define self-worth

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Liz Powers |

TEDxYouth@Beaconstreet

• November 2016

When working with homeless and disabled artists, the refrain that social entrepreneur Liz Powers hears most often is: "I don't want a handout, I want an opportunity." In this talk, Powers explores the concept of "Joblifting," a way to create chances for people by focusing on their talents rather than their circumstances.

When working with homeless and disabled artists, the refrain that social entrepreneur Liz Powers hears most often is: "I don't want a handout, I want an opportunity." In this talk, Powers explores the concept of "Joblifting," a way to create chances for people by focusing on their talents rather than their circumstances.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxYouth@Beaconstreet, an independent event.

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About the speaker

Liz Powers

Entrepreneur

Liz is a serial social entrepreneur. Her impact has been featured on the TODAY Show, New York Times, and CBS.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxYouth@Beaconstreet, an independent event.

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