How to Change the World by Being an Influencer | Jen Hoverstad | TEDxHickory

I made the conscious decision to #letothersin to my journey with breast cancer. What if we adopted that mentality to social media? Instead of making it about portraying an ideal life, what if we made it about sharing the raw footage? What if we encouraged others through our social outlets? This talk specifically addresses the idea of digitally connecting with each other through real life and vulnerability - a vantage point that many of us purposely avoid on social media. Diagnosed with an aggressive stage three breast cancer at only 34 years old in March 2018, Jen Hoverstad immediately took her story to social media for a transparent look at what it’s like to face cancer as both a young professional and mom to two toddlers. She’s become known for using social media as a tool for transparency and encouragement. Jen speaks to groups not only to share the lessons of perseverance and positivity she learned through cancer, but to help others recognize their own capacity to influence those around them. An attorney by day, Jen serves as an advisory board member for the A.E. Finley YMCA in Raleigh, and is a board member for the Helene Foundation, a North Carolina non-profit that supports moms in active cancer treatment. Her story has been featured on WRAL-TV and through the Healthline platform. She finds inspiration in sharing the life stories of others through her “Greater Than” series featured on her blog and on her upcoming podcast (releasing in Winter 2019). Learn more about Jen at jenhoverstad.com. 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

[@audiodead7302]

I like the message of this talk. One of the problems with social media is the distorted and selective view of reality it gives. Making it more representative of everyday lives and everyday acts of bravery /kindness, etc... the better. Props to you Jen.

[@bernardnomberg44]

What a great Talk by Jen! She is such a leader. Thank you, Jen for sharing your story and making such a positive impact in society.

[@JenniferHoverstad]

Thank you so much, Bernard!! I always appreciate your support.

[@LBtwunk]

You know, Ive been producing content for almost 3 years now, and as of recently along my journey ive been having struggles mentally, but this video said everything I question why I started to do what I do :)

[@JenniferHoverstad]

I hope you're doing well!

[@OurGodIsLove]

Being great influencers to change the world for the better!

[@ixtelolotl77]

Wow... only 5 comments? It is 303 AM when I get up because I couldn't sleep, thinking about the idea how to put my social media combine to become influencer, putting ideas in a paper and watching videos to "how to be a influencer" and wow after 3 or 4 videos star watching this...
Thanks for sharing 👍

[@JenniferHoverstad]

Thank you for the kind words, Edgar!

[@hassanomarali3249]

Same

[@user-hb3xt5ju9x]

so moving

[@minhyegu4]

What an amazing lecture ! Thank you !

[@beckybrett7832]

Finally getting to see this! Great job, Jen. What treat to get to spend time with you that weekend. AHA!

[@JenniferHoverstad]

Becky!! It's so wonderful to hear from you!! Thank you so much for the kind words. I do hope our paths cross again soon!

[@emyleesjourney8981]

this is exactly what i needed wow

[@blueelephant1182]

this made me so emotional and reminded me why I started to post in the first place ❤ thank you

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

This made me smile

[@JenniferHoverstad]

Thank you!

[@LauraBellanova]

Thanks

[@williammaldonado3516]

Great Job 👍 ❤️ it!

[@JenniferHoverstad]

Thank you, William!

[@feng7691]

very positive, thank you. Since the speaker works or was working in the marketing, it would be good if there were some combined perspectives from the marketing to explain some practical tips/techniques to become an influencer.

[@JenniferHoverstad]

Thanks for the suggestion, Feng - that's the beauty of this play on the word "influencer." Certainly, the talk gives you some suggestions for where to start based on the concept of influence, but really it's about sharing who you are with the world!

[@feng7691]

@@JenniferHoverstad Hi, thank you for the answer. Yep, it's powerful to use different social platforms/tools to share, as you said, who we are with the world. Still, it's a common goal of influencers to share with many ppl, and it is a common problem with practical tips/techniques to become an influencer.

[@nadjibsedira3126]

Oh waw I just get on tik tok

[@user-my5cg2tk9j]

ترجمة

[@ZacklFair]

The only thing influencers change is the Money in the Companys of producers and their own networth.
Influencer rhymes wich cancer.

[@jacobdun9898]

False prophets