This past weekend, I attended a leadership retreat with my sorority. One of the activities was speaking affirmations out loud, and someone shared one that struck a chord with me: “I belong in every room I walk into.” That simple sentence reminded me of something we all tend to forget: the greatness that already lies within us. Sometimes insecurity, intimidation, or comparison whispers that we’re not qualified or worthy to be in certain spaces. If you needed a reminder like I did this weekend, here it is: You are enough. You are capable. And you belong. Let’s keep showing up and taking up space.

In 3 sentences or less, tell us the big idea you want to share on stage. Keep it short, clear, and powerful. After you post, read a few others and drop a quick comment: - What works well? - What could be sharper? This is your space to practice and support each other.

I’m Durrel K. Douglas, Curator of TEDxThirdWard, and I’m thrilled you’re here. This community is for dreamers, doers, and everyday storytellers who believe ideas can spark change. Let’s kick things off — introduce yourself in the comments: - Your name - Where you’re from - What bold idea or passion keeps you up at night I'll go first in the comments.