Emma’s talk makes you rethink fear as a powerful ally rather than an enemy, empowering us to turn our deepest challenges into catalysts for growth and success. Truly inspiring!😊
Felt sadness thinking about you being homeless at one point. That’s another full talk on its own Emma ! Such an issue for many and you are a true inspiration!!!!
Thank you! You’re right, each minute is a whole separate talk on its own, but had to be brutal and cut it down / fit just the highlights and lowlights in.
I accepted a job i didn’t feel good enough to do Emma and overcame my fear. It was a life changing decision and i’ve went on to achieve so much since. GREAT SHARE !
Never cried listening to a TED talk before but it was very moving, you spoke with such emotion. Thank you and you can tell you're a wonderful and inspiring mother to your daughter.
Excellent talk and we are all battling something aren’t we. No one is unscathed and it’s very inspiring to see you’ve used your adversity as a catalyst to success. Resilience. ❤️
You’re a phenomenal force of nature Emma. People like you change the world and I think you’ve changed my world a little during the process of this talk. Thank you so much for being a local inspiration and making yourself available to the people of Doncaster who really need role models like yourself.
Emma - you’re a courageous and special soul. What a true 🦒 you are, sticking your neck out to inspire and help others. I appreciate your message and your willingness to be so open.
I had the absolute privilege of attending this event and listening to Emma's story which was both heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. It is a true story of how you can't change the cards that life has dealt you, but you can change your outlook and approach and face down your fears to turn them into your secret weapon. Amazing story Emma, wonderfully told. Thanks for sharing
Fear can work one of two ways. It can paralyse us and hold us back from achieving our full potential or we can face it and overcome it and truly grow !!!
Courage is a word that springs to mind about you Emma, jumping on a plane to Aus , surviving adversity , entrepreneurial journey etc . Hugely inspiring , love this so much. ❤️
Emma really made me feel liken taking the time and considering my journey was one of the best choices you can make. Thanks Emma for this beautiful talk.
Emma , your story really resonates where me personally and is see alignment with the quote ‘ships are safe at harbour’ but that isn’t where they are supposed to be
Who doesn’t have a hang up or hang ups or trauma that has followed them through life. Really inspiring how you have used it almost as fuel to be better and do more. Really loved your talk. ❤️
Congratulations Emma. Such an empowering talk and message to share with the world. You should be very proud! Way to go! From Dr Grant and the Scared So What team.
That photo of you in the thumbnail of the kid you was very effective and got me in the feels .: i’m a visual person and it made your talk even better if that makes any sense to anyone !
That’s interesting to hear. The AV actually went awry on the day and it didn’t come on till way after it was meant too. But good to know it was still effective. Thanks for your comments❤
Emma I cried all the way through this ... I'm incredibly proud of you and the fire you have in that belly of yours. You are a true survivor and I will always have the highest regard for you as a truly beautiful human. Well done lass !!!
Totally agree and isn’t it very sad that around 50 % of us don’t want to be like our parents .. maybe we should give them a break .. they are human too .. Mad world we live in & no one gets out alive
Having the courage to meet and get to know her dad again after around 30 years shows real bravery.
Emma and her brother using that traumatic experience and using it as a driving force for a new and better life filled me with admiration.
Having the heart to forgive and see a side of her dad she never got to see shows the type of person Emma really is a kind caring and beautiful soul.
Very relatable when she talked about going to the priest and asking for food because they simply cant afford it.
Empowering lady !
Emma, i don’t know you but i love this talk !
Thank you, I’m glad you like!
One of the best ted talks i’ve heard in a while
Going to Norway on a whim must of been scary but getting the joy of helping them kids and finding a journey would of been a major relief.
I cant fathom how you could see and experience such things and be the person you are today . Sharing this 💯
Thank you , you have really have me hope Emma. I was homeless for along time and now i’m not and the future is brighter , thank God !
Tremendous talk Emma, i’m sure you are a true inspiration to many and especially people in your circle . You’ve overcome a lot .
I use fear as fuel, as fuel for motivation to actually do something about it . make moves, take action, go for it !!
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So will I after watching this
Agree !!!!! Our past doesn’t have to define our future
I think a lot of people can relate to Emma's fear as a child of grown ups and the world.
Fantastic talk. Emma you are such an inspiring lady and entrepreneur!
Thank you ❤
Love female entrepreneurs who are so empowering Emma !
One of the talks of the year 👏
Confidence and belief can be developed over time with the right people and the right self talk but it’s a process . You are proof !
I encourage anyone to speak to someone, there’s always help , always a way out, always light at the end of the tunnel. Emma is proof .
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Emma’s talk makes you rethink fear as a powerful ally rather than an enemy, empowering us to turn our deepest challenges into catalysts for growth and success. Truly inspiring!😊
Love this!
You could feel the fear leaving Emma even as she delivered her talk - incredible
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You are an example to many Emma McSkelly !!!
Thank you ❤
Emma truly is a really brave and strong girl this was beautiful to watch.
I appreciate you taking the time to share this with us all Emma.
Felt sadness thinking about you being homeless at one point. That’s another full talk on its own Emma ! Such an issue for many and you are a true inspiration!!!!
Thank you! You’re right, each minute is a whole separate talk on its own, but had to be brutal and cut it down / fit just the highlights and lowlights in.
I accepted a job i didn’t feel good enough to do Emma and overcame my fear. It was a life changing decision and i’ve went on to achieve so much since. GREAT SHARE !
Wonderful, Love this! Well done you 💪🏼
Amazing speaker Emma McSkelly !
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
Never cried listening to a TED talk before but it was very moving, you spoke with such emotion. Thank you and you can tell you're a wonderful and inspiring mother to your daughter.
Thank you so much, it’s lovely to get such touching comments from people you do not know.❤
I was in the room and saw how moved everyone was, and the standing ovation at the end was memorable
Life is one BIG journey and too many people don’t enjoy it enough, too many don’t be present and happy in the moment. 😊
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Excellent talk and we are all battling something aren’t we. No one is unscathed and it’s very inspiring to see you’ve used your adversity as a catalyst to success. Resilience. ❤️
You are so right and Thank you ❤
Love this , leading the way for us all !
My father wasn’t perfect but i loved him x
Really enjoyed your talk. It took me back to my childhood and made me emotional. But in a good way. Thanks Emma , great talk.
You’re a phenomenal force of nature Emma. People like you change the world and I think you’ve changed my world a little during the process of this talk. Thank you so much for being a local inspiration and making yourself available to the people of Doncaster who really need role models like yourself.
What an amazing comment to make ❤
What a lovely comment x
Love the entrepreneurial part !! Worth waiting for and truly inspiring.
Inspirational talk , speaker, lady, entrepreneur, daughter, mum !!!!
Thank you!
Norway, Australia , Sweden, Thailand , so well travelled !!!!
Emma - you’re a courageous and special soul. What a true 🦒 you are, sticking your neck out to inspire and help others.
I appreciate your message and your willingness to be so open.
This a lovely comment to read thank you @cjarvis0903 I appreciate you writing this!
The bit i loved most Emma was the bit you reconnected with your father in your 30’s plus who isn’t without fault eh. Beautiful ❤️
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Embracing fear is important, great speech Emma 🎉
Thank you!
I had the absolute privilege of attending this event and listening to Emma's story which was both heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. It is a true story of how you can't change the cards that life has dealt you, but you can change your outlook and approach and face down your fears to turn them into your secret weapon. Amazing story Emma, wonderfully told. Thanks for sharing
Thank you❤
Beautiful words Ant - I also felt privileged to hear Emma’s story at this TedX event and feel incredibly inspired by her approach to facing fears.
Love ambitious entrepreneurs like you !
My childhood was AMAZING, my parents weren’t perfect but i had alot of joy and happiness and feel sad you went through this Emma.
So good Emma, thank you 🙏
Thank you dude! ❤
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Emma McSkelly thank you for being you, a courageous , brave and resilient lady. Thank you
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You are resilience Emma !!! The ability to bounce back and keep going !! Love what you stand for !
Super talk and you’ve overcome so much to be the success you are today. You deserve every accolade. Motivating beyond belief !
Fear can work one of two ways. It can paralyse us and hold us back from achieving our full potential or we can face it and overcome it and truly grow !!!
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Incredible story . So proud of you Emma 🌸
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Courage is a word that springs to mind about you Emma, jumping on a plane to Aus , surviving adversity , entrepreneurial journey etc . Hugely inspiring , love this so much. ❤️
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Well done Emma McSkelly and all at TEDxDoncaster. ❤️
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Emma really made me feel liken taking the time and considering my journey was one of the best choices you can make. Thanks Emma for this beautiful talk.
Emma , your story really resonates where me personally and is see alignment with the quote ‘ships are safe at harbour’ but that isn’t where they are supposed to be
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Took alot from this one , especially about our childhood trauma not defining us . Inspirational
Had never thought about trauma in this way before !!! How it can be turned into a super power. Love it !
Love this ❤
I agree it can be turned into a superpower!
Who doesn’t have a hang up or hang ups or trauma that has followed them through life. Really inspiring how you have used it almost as fuel to be better and do more. Really loved your talk. ❤️
Love this ❤
Certainly can be a super power , i agree
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Congrats you’ve done a great job here Emma and should be very proud of it . Well done to all concerned, great effort !
A phenomenal and though-provoking talk! You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you - The NCM Team
Legend team.
Beautifully delivered, all the feels
I am my passport to freedom , thanks for the reminder ! I appreciate you !
I love inspiring speakers like you !
Emma you are such an inspiration! My dad showed me this talk and it’s incredible what you’ve achieved. I loved it!😊
Thank you ❤
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A captivating watch... well done, Emma!
Thank you!
Being vulnerable is ok isn’t it Emma as long as we rationalise it too, as you say not all fear is out to kill us !
It is ok, scary at first but ok.
One of the best talks i’ve heard. ❤
Tough times never last. Inspirational !!!!
Fascinating talk , well done all !
Really enjoyed this Emma. Thank you 🙏
Congratulations Emma. Such an empowering talk and message to share with the world. You should be very proud! Way to go! From Dr Grant and the Scared So What team.
Thank you for your encouragement and kind words.
A tail of pure inspiration and how you turned your life around is remarkable. Hugely inspiring.
Thank you for your words!
That photo of you in the thumbnail of the kid you was very effective and got me in the feels .: i’m a visual person and it made your talk even better if that makes any sense to anyone !
That’s interesting to hear. The AV actually went awry on the day and it didn’t come on till way after it was meant too. But good to know it was still effective. Thanks for your comments❤
Congratulations Emma. 🎉
Thank you ❤
A mixture of beautiful story telling and advice too .
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💯 Agree totally. Fear kills more dreams than anything else!
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Loved this i watched it twice and shared it with my network Emma .
Emma I cried all the way through this ... I'm incredibly proud of you and the fire you have in that belly of yours. You are a true survivor and I will always have the highest regard for you as a truly beautiful human. Well done lass !!!
Ahh thank you ❤
Brilliant Emma !!
Incredible story and an inspiration to so many battling with their greatest fear!
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Was very brave of Emma to turn herself in after overstaying her visa by 7 whole years.
Great tedx talk ! Thank you
I always have let other peoples opinions hold me back Emma for years , trauma that i never set free , appreciate your talk very much !
Thank you
Amazing talk, amazing woman, Doncaster should be very proud of you and i’m sure they all are !
Ahh thank you ❤
Doncaster is truly proud of her!
What a harrowing experience that must have been for you and your brother Emma. ❤️
Wonderful talk , well articulated
Congrats to all, fab ted talk.
Appreciate the authenticity in this.
Amazing , all the feels !!!!!!!!!
Absolutely brilliant talk Emma, very inspiring!
Thank you ❤
Really enjoyed this speech Emma. Thank you for sharing so courageously i might add. Well done 👏
Ahh thank you
I don’t know if i’ll ever feel good enough as parent Emma , i beat myself up when i fail or fall below standards i set for myself .
Sharing this one with my network !
Totally agree and isn’t it very sad that around 50 % of us don’t want to be like our parents .. maybe we should give them a break .. they are human too .. Mad world we live in & no one gets out alive
I think / hope as time moves on and the more we learn about parenting this percent will get less and less 🤞🏼
Totally agree you can turn it into a superpower
I was in tears at one point in this Emma, thanks for sharing this and being so open .
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Female empowerment at its finest Emma! I’d love to hear you speak live and in person.
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I was lucky enough to be there and it was incredible - what a woman!
Hugely inspiring Emma !! The power of fear , so so true and a wonderful talk. 🙌🙌🙌🙌
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Emma you are such a strong inspirational lady
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Keep shining !
Well done on a great talk Emma. Thoroughly enjoyed it. A mixture of story telling, real passion and useful advice. Thank you 🙏
Thank you ❤