Turn Adversity into Triumph with a TEDx Talk with Gemma Bolus

Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs

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.

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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