Echoes Of Empowerment | Meriem E. Abida | TEDxBethnal Green Road

Step into a world of linguistic exploration with Meriem in this captivating TEDx talk. As a globetrotter driven by her career and love for travel, Meriem embarks on a lifelong journey of language learning. She demonstrates how embracing diverse languages enriches our understanding of the world, broadens perspectives, and embodies cultural connections that could never other wise happen. With the unique challenge of raising a child of dual nationality, Meriem shares her ambitious pursuit of learning her son's heritage language. Through this endeavor, she unveils the transformative power of language in bridging cultural divides and nurturing empathy. Join Meriem as she inspires us to embrace the challenge of language learning, debunking the myth that it's ever too late to embark on this enriching journey. Discover how mastering new languages can open doors to endless possibilities and deepen our appreciation for each other. As language learning can become a window into the world.
Introducing Meriem E, Abida, the visionary force driving ELIT Equilibrium, a distinguished business consultancy firm dedicated to
fostering personal and business development. Her transformative
journey led her to the pinnacle of an Australian community development
organization, garnering international acclaim by the age of 30. Meriem’s
boundless passion for empowering individuals and businesses has left an
indelible mark, with successful mentoring, business consultancy and
youth work spanning the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
Her qualifications include a Business Master of Science (M.S.c.) specialized in intervention and change
management from a renowned Canadian University. Meriem also actively pursues knowledge through
prestigious leadership programs worldwide, ensuring her expertise remains cutting-edge and
pertinent. 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

[@closeconnections8280]

This talk has me so fired up! I love the thought of being able to break chains through the connections we can form just by sharing language.

[@oscarayala1]

Love what she said about languages being a portal to different cultures.

[@mea2829]

❤❤

[@InstantInformant]

I love the emphasis she puts on figuring out the "why" behind everything. It's good be clear about our purpose

[@mea2829]

Thank you!!

[@standoutbygehad]

Love love love, you did amazing Meriem, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you ❤❤

[@mea2829]

The pleasure was all mine. Thank you for your support

[@AbG64]

Amazing work, you are a true inspiration!

[@mea2829]

You are too kind!

[@liza.chowdhury]

Mashallah! Meriem, I have loved listening to your story over and over again, and each time, it leaves me smiling just as it did the first time 😁

[@mea2829]

Ohhhh this makes me feel so warm. Thank you for your kind words ❤

[@Brg2506]

MashALLAH Meriem, très belle présentation. Merci de nous avoir fait découvrir la beauté de la parole nuancée de différentes langues et divers accents. NchALLAH La3kouba à plus de succès et de réussite ❤

[@mea2829]

Merci, ça m'a fait plaisir de lire ton commentaire ❤

[@meenah1010]

I love this Meriem, you just reignited my desire and motivation to learn Arabic Alhamdulillah ❤

[@mea2829]

I am so happy to hear that!! Keep me posted with how things evolve for you

[@BroadcastSocials]

She says something really early on about the power of language in finding identity and it was so poignant I was hooked. I wish more people felt this way about language.

[@mea2829]

I'm so glad you got that hint!!

[@SyedaNadeem]

جب تک حوصلہ ہے، تب تک ہمت ہے۔love this statement ❤👍❤👍

[@mea2829]

😊🎉❤

[@powerofvoiceacademy]

Beautiful story it is just so poetic and agree with most, so inspirational I want to go and embrace more languages ❤

[@mea2829]

Thank you for your kind words ❤🎉

[@NoorAcademy11]

So powerful 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mea2829]

Thank you ❤

[@mounaamier6471]

My cousin is slaying 😍😍😍😍😍 machaAllaaah

[@mea2829]

❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@Hiba.mokhtari_7]

machaalah tabarak erahmane Meriem you did such a great presentation and you spoke so well keep going 😍🥰

[@mea2829]

Thank you so much!!

[@khirodb5606]

Mashallah, I was partially witness of this journey. In Riyadh and Montreal

[@mea2829]

Ohhh mashaAllah!! Good to see you on here Khiro!!

[@khirodb5606]

@@mea2829 Thank you very much Meriem, تحياتي لكل العائلة

[@mea2829]

@@khirodb5606 Baraka Allahou fik!

[@amrininspired8942]

Mubrouk Masha'Allah Tabarak'Allah great topic & insights Meriem ❤❤❤

[@mea2829]

Thank you do much for your kind words

[@dr.abdelazizgahmousse2987]

God bless you big cousin 🎉

[@mea2829]

Thank you so much Abdelaziz 🎉

[@youllneverknow01]

This is amazing 🤩

[@takoua2takoua281]

Mashallah, amazing 🤩

[@mea2829]

Thank you ❤

[@mounirseraphin5721]

The brave Meriem ❤

[@mea2829]

Thank you!

[@awiista]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@erynsee1319]

I've never understood when people make fun of someone for having an accent or speaking broken english. That person is talking that way because english is their second or maybe even third language, what's funny about that? It should be treated with respect because being bilingual is actually so impressive. It shows a level of intelligence and dedication that, let's be honest, so many westerners just don't have.

[@mea2829]

Very true! Thanks for sharing your reflection!

[@nataliyabelova]

I would give anything to speak a language like Arabic. I love ancient history and there are some books that can only be read in Arabic. Like the translation just doesn't carry over the same beauty or poignancy.

[@mea2829]

That is very true! Know that you have it within you to make it happen. Small and consistent steps will take you far in life ❤

[@busbydean]

This talk is wonderful but I wish the sound wasn't so all over the place

[@mea2829]

Thank you for your kind words! I didn't really notice the sound before. But now, I kind of do hear what you mean!

[@hughshotton8920]

This is so cool but I want to know what language she dreams in and what language she thinks in.

[@mea2829]

Hahaha good question! It depends on the dream and who's in it...and my thoughts are in different languages...depending on the topic 😅

[@bryanestelle]

I'm sorry what's that like 4 languages?? Man I feel like I've barely mastered one.

[@mea2829]

Good question!! It's not easy at times, especially since the first 3 I learned before the age of 13. But the more I practice each language, read its literature and poetry, I become more and more comfortable in it. My urdu is still at a beginner level, I'm taking the same approach to continuously developing my urdu...

[@_-Sofia-__]

"I wanted more for him, thus, I had to be more for him" ❤🥹👏🏼🤲🏼 So blessed to have met you 💓

[@mea2829]

The pleasure was all mine ❤