Fatu M. Kaba, an award-winning peace activist, entrepreneur, actor, storyteller, and author, shares her journey and passion for empowering underrepresented Canadians to tell their own stories. Growing up in Liberia during the civil war, Fatu's experiences shaped her outlook on life and her desire to study peace studies and conflict resolution.
Fatu is passionate about women empowerment and creating safe spaces for girls to pursue their dreams. She also emphasizes the importance of representation in modeling and acting, and aims to tell diverse stories through her platform. Through her TEDx Talk, she explores the connection between trauma, advocacy for non-violent social change, and global peace.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:54 Passion for Storytelling and Empowerment
04:23 Challenging Traditional Career Paths
07:19 Building Connection in Conflict Zones
09:11 Advocating for Global Peace and Healing
10:07 Empowering Women and Marginalized Communities
16:12 Impact of Family and Community on Activism
20:42 The Power of Storytelling
21:49 Stories of Representation and Entrepreneurship
23:01 Writing Stories out of Boredom
24:07 Creating a New Narrative
25:02 The Story of Fiona
27:16 The Book 'Harder Choices'
28:56 Advice to Younger Self
31:14 Advice for Those Scared to Express Themselves
33:46 Reaching Out for Help
36:50 Preparing for a TED Talk
38:05 Highlights of Being a Podcaster
