Be Your Own Hero
Samra Zafar |
TEDxYouth@MCI
• May 2019
After escaping a decade of abuse living as a child bride in a forced marriage in Canada, and sharing her story, Samra became a beacon of hope for many people facing exclusion, abuse, and gender-based violence. She now engages audiences around the world, speaking about collective resilience, authentic leadership, inclusive workplaces, youth, human rights, mental health and more. Samra graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master’s in Economics, earning herself the highest distinction and over a dozen awards and scholarships. Her book, A Good Wife was released in March 2019. Samra is also the founder of ‘Brave Beginnings’, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting abuse survivors in their journey to build a life of freedom. Her passion is to motivate and empower all people to believe in themselves – no matter their circumstances. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her two daughters and enjoys a rewarding corporate career.