Finding Courage, Conquering Fear | Marni Panas | TEDxYYC

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • In this honest and inspiring talk, Marni Panas shares her sometimes heartbreaking, other times funny, but always real journey as a transgender woman finding the courage to overcome fear. Marni Panas is a leading voice on inclusion and social justice, dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ and the greater community. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Marni has shared her experiences and insights with local, national and international media - including CNN, CTV and the BBC. Marni’s work contributed to Gender Identity and Gender Expression being added as protected grounds from discrimination to Alberta’s Human Rights Act and similar legislation to Canada’s Human Rights Act. Marni is a transgender woman who has been very transparent throughout her journey in the hopes of fostering acceptance through education and respectful dialogue.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Комментарии • 41

  • @SolutionsForResilience
    @SolutionsForResilience 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you, Marni Panas for demonstrating courage by facing judgement, misunderstanding and pure ignorance. Blessings to you and your work.

  • @calroach1
    @calroach1 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you. In just these short moments you made we realize that if I can endure losing my mother to cancer , that I can do anything. I will remind myself of this truth whenever fear pops up and is about to cause me to lose out on another opportunity. Peace and blessings to you.

  • @nicolem3616
    @nicolem3616 4 года назад +5

    Wonderful speech, Marni! I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your child, but I’m so inspired by the person who you are today!

  • @ccglamore
    @ccglamore 7 лет назад +8

    Great speaker. It makes me wonder why we spend so much time worrying about what people think instead of doing what our hearts want. You're an inspiration, Marni.

  • @livefromtheground7274
    @livefromtheground7274 4 года назад +4

    Im sitting here watching and kinda listening and feeling like I’m in a illusion.
    I have always been true to self, its others who won’t allow it.

  • @joanna62
    @joanna62 6 лет назад +7

    thanks for helping all of us Marni...not just trans people but all people to embrace inclusiveness

  • @tenacious645
    @tenacious645 7 лет назад +7

    The human brain is a truly unique thing. No one would intentionally make their lives exponentially more difficult than it has to be, save for the human brain.

  • @TheSherryvanstone
    @TheSherryvanstone 7 лет назад +8

    Wow! Marni is so eloquent and inspiring. Loved it!

  • @Mr3169Leo
    @Mr3169Leo 3 года назад +1

    a very good book on this subject is "the courage to be desliked"

  • @madigilchrist7024
    @madigilchrist7024 7 лет назад +6

    Trying to type through tears but that was so amazingly inspiring. The world can gain so much from listening to minorities.

  • @Hollow1984
    @Hollow1984 3 года назад +1

    Watching this I have found my respect

  • @ellies9413
    @ellies9413 6 лет назад +1

    I had a similar event in my life to you with your son. I was agoraphobic, partially due to my gender issues, and throughout over a decade of self imposed exile my amazing mother was there for me. Then, about 5 years ago she was diagnosed with and soon passed away from a particularly devastating ovarian cancer--through which I was her caretaker for a change. That experience was so horrific, so terrifying... I had a realization. I had seen something truly worth fearing, and I survived. My anxiety, my social phobias, and even my gender issues? That was nothing in comparison. I am now facing my fears, some days doing better at it than others, and 3 years after her passing I am currently waiting for an appointment to start HRT in a few weeks.

  • @hatmanndo
    @hatmanndo 2 года назад

    Great Message!! 😀

  • @Mr3169Leo
    @Mr3169Leo 3 года назад

    "balls of steel" !! congrats for having had that courage! :)

  • @drsyedakiranumefarwabukhar7455
    @drsyedakiranumefarwabukhar7455 2 года назад +1

    MARRIAGE IS LEGAL IT MEANS FULLY

  • @SurabhiAvhad
    @SurabhiAvhad 4 года назад +1

    🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️🤗

  • @circlinq
    @circlinq 7 лет назад +5

    I'm crying but I love it

  • @drsyedakiranumefarwabukhar7455
    @drsyedakiranumefarwabukhar7455 2 года назад +1

    I OVERCAME BLOOD PHOBIA IN ORDER TO SAVE 2 LIVES ONE HINDU WOMAN MY FIRST PATIENT AND ALIVE SON

  • @normaortiz3655
    @normaortiz3655 2 года назад

    👏👏👏

  • @drsyedakiranumefarwabukhar7455
    @drsyedakiranumefarwabukhar7455 2 года назад +1

    ITS TRUE ORIGINAL TALK

  • @sturggaming6759
    @sturggaming6759 5 лет назад +4

    Another trans crying

  • @nylaelam9934
    @nylaelam9934 Год назад

    Jesus Love You. He's coming back soon❤

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
    @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 6 лет назад +8

    This is just pathetic. He's just a man in a dress and makeup. Good lord.

    • @vekkstar
      @vekkstar 2 года назад

      Calling someone pathetic shows that you are fast and loose with dehumanising others.

  • @xXUrObOrOSXx
    @xXUrObOrOSXx 7 лет назад +5

    What the.... Is this thing?

    • @marnipanas8094
      @marnipanas8094 7 лет назад +14

      This "thing" is me. A human. Any other questions?

    • @sturggaming6759
      @sturggaming6759 5 лет назад

      @@marnipanas8094 how are you a human

    • @marnipanas8094
      @marnipanas8094 5 лет назад +3

      Having opposable thumbs and being able to type this reply for starters?

    • @sturggaming6759
      @sturggaming6759 5 лет назад +1

      @@marnipanas8094 you're a social media reject freak of nature

    • @sturggaming6759
      @sturggaming6759 5 лет назад +1

      @@marnipanas8094 a man