Rethinking failure: Jovanka Ciares at TEDxBarnardCollege

In her TEDxBarnardCollege performance, Jovanka Ciares reflects upon her sometimes circuitous path through life's failures on the path to success and good health.
Jovanka Ciares is a tri-lingual wellness expert + nutrition coach based in NYC + LA. With a rare talent for making healthy living fun, simple + sexy, Jovanka's approach to mind-body wellness has earned her thousands of fans the world over - and regular slots on Fox News, NPR, CBS Radio, Telemundo, The Huffington Post and MindBodyGreen.
The Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College was proud to host a diverse and talented line up of speakers who shared their stories of resilience and failure. www.TEDxBarnard...
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[@jjooeegg1]

One of the best TEDx talks I've seen . Thumbs up

[@gracesmithtv]

Jovanka, you are AMAZING! What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, beautiful story

[@dengkuek221]

I do not remember how many times I have already watched this video and I am not sure either when I am going to stop watching this inspirational ted talk.

[@erinstruter1]

Absolutely perfect! Jovanka, you're an inspiration to many and all.

[@Sunflower-cp1jk]

amazing I can relate..change doesn't have to mean failure. im on my path and wanting to go to school for holistic practice.

[@mirna_chamorro]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring those around you.

[@beatriznieves-lopez2970]

Jovanka, gracias por compartir tu historia. Es realmente inspirador escuchar cómo has transformado tu vida para bien, cada vez que has enfrentado adversidades. ¡Te felicito! P.D. Parece como si no hubiese pasado el tiempo desde que cantamos en Coro UPR. You look fabulous! ;)

[@shelliann1975]

Beautifully done...I felt inspired and motivation! Good for you for taking control of your health, you have made the ultimate investment. Wish you all the best on your journey! :)