My goal for 2014 was to have at least one speaking opportunity. I achieved that by being selected to give an Ignite at Fitbloggin’14. In addition, I presented at the Your Weight Matters National Convention, and was a Patient Panelist at the Mayo Clinic Social Media Week. The Summer of Sarah, as I deemed it, was a whirlwind of activity highlighted by my appearance on the syndicated television show The Doctors.
So how could I improve upon what I had accomplished in 2014?
A TEDx Talk of course! And thankfully the university I attended, Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hosted a local TEDx event: TEDxNSU. The theme for 2015 was Perception and I immediately thought of how I could apply my story, my advocacy to the theme. With the help of a friend, whom I met at Fitbloggin, I focused my topic and my message and submitted my application.
I chose the title Breaking Bias as a hint at the popular television series Breaking Bad because perception was a key element in that plot. But overall because my message, my idea worth sharing, is that we must end the weight bias that exist in healthcare.
It takes a lot of courage to say things that need to be said, but somebody’s got to do it! I’m proud to know you.
Jesus christ you’re messed up in the head. I can’t believe these people would let you come up on stage and let you spout your bullshit
Take a look at the dislikes and youtube comments on the video and it speaks for itself
Not to be rude, but you’re a hypocrite. Spouting unintelligible comments, providing nothing to the conversation, and condemning her. I believe Sarah was brave to do what she did giving her life story. I am a 200lbs male and I dont think I would have the courage to do what she did. Get a life. You took time out of your life to find this persons blog to post a comment. At least you cared enough to take 2 minutes out of your day to do something productive.
You are so awesome. You words were well presented and very powerful. Thank you SO MUCH, Sarah. <3