"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis -- from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-expression through Project V.O.I.C.E. -- and gives two breathtaking performances of "B" and "Hiroshima." Sarah is also the host of TED's podcast "Sincerely, X."

Sarah Kay: If I should have a daughter ...

If I should have a daughter ...

Through the lens of poetry and personal tales, we're shown the power of storytelling in connecting, healing, and inspiring.

Harnessing spoken-word poetry, she empowers the audience to explore personal and communal expression through vivid narratives.

Illustrating the transformative power of poetry, she reveals how self-expression can unlock understanding and connect diverse experiences.