Turn Adversity into Triumph with a TEDx Talk with Gemma Bolus

In this episode, Christina Rowe from Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs interviews Gemma Bulos, an extraordinary 3x TEDx Speaker, Award-winning Social Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author and Master Reinventor. Gemma shares her inspiring story of how near-death experiences motivated her to make a global impact.  From almost dying in a parasailing accident to narrowly missing the World Trade Center attacks, Gemma turned these events into a mission to bring clean water to over a million people.  Gemma also offers insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and the benefits of becoming a TEDx speaker. She provides actionable steps for those interested in public speaking, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's unique story. Tune in to learn about Gemma's remarkable journey and how you can harness your experiences to create meaningful change. Get the Crack the TEDX Code Cheatsheet Join Gemma's Facebook Group 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:35 Gemma's First TEDx Talk: A Near-Death Experience 04:43 The Second Near-Death Experience: World Trade Center 06:53 The Birth of 'We Rise' and the Million Voice Choir 09:26 Impact and Recognition: From Choir to Clean Water 11:49 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 16:05 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs 19:16 Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking 19:32 The Power of Sharing Knowledge 22:30 Personal Experiences in Global Humanitarian Work 24:23 Crafting Your TEDx Message 26:36 Working with a TEDx Coach 29:22 The Business of Public Speaking 31:26 Building Your Speaking Strategy 33:34 Final Thoughts and Resources