The 6 words you need to change your life | Maria Thattil | TEDxSydney

Since being crowned Miss Universe Australia, author and media personality, Maria Thattil has navigated the complicated intersections of her race, sexuality and culture in the public eye. An advocate for diversity and representation, Maria shares the importance of standing up and being yourself. Maria Thattil is a Penguin published author, TV presenter, actor, speaker, activist, and creator. Propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2020, she placed in the top ten of the international competition in 2021 and was only the third woman of colour to represent Australia in the pageant’s 69-year history. A passionate advocate for diversity, she dedicates her multi-hyphen career to campaigning for gender equality, youth empowerment, mental health and inclusion. A sought-after columnist, Thattil writes for outlets including 9Honey, Stellar Magazine, Buzzfeed, Body+Soul, Mamamia and Women’s Agenda. She has headlined global campaigns championing LGBTQIA+ rights, inclusion and equality for brands including Olay, Alfa Romeo, Clinique, Piper Heidsieck, and L’Oréal Paris. A guest Host on Channel 10’s The Project, Thattil is also a panellist on Channel 9’s Today Extra and Talking Honey, and her 2022 appearance on I’m a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here! made waves internationally when she came out as bisexual on-air. Her book, Unbounded, navigates the complexities of race, sexuality, gender and identity and offers readers an active guide towards self-mastery. 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

[@Goody_Deids]

I can. I am. I will.

[@theventhiren4598]

inspirational... you've showed people how powerful we can become when we just ignore and move on from negative comments..

[@peggylights112]

Even though I did not see it coming I was so moved by this speech. I teared up! Truly inspirational!

[@benmonday1529]

Really

[@learnindonesiantoday]

The mind is the powerhouse of the body & soul. Your messages are inspirational & well articulated.🎉

[@runner1984]

She sounds programmed - woke.

[@bichthuypham6587]

Such a good conlusion: big change it happens becasuse of cumulative moments every single day that masquerades as everyday decisions despite all the oods you get up and hit a dirt road just to get the job done. You dont change life by waiting proper moment but when you realize that opputinuties for greatness that dont always come across as great. Stop wearing what other people say and instead tell yourself EVERY DAMN DAY: I CAN - I AM - I WILL.!

[@rinshaashraf5639]

It was fascinating talk Maria💗 Thank you

[@ladylfitness1111]

What a great talk! She's so cute! And eloquent 👏 a very important message 💞

[@lilyljenglish]

What an amazing, interesting and inspiring story. Maria is as beautiful inside as outside.

[@benmonday1529]

Nice

[@alisonibanez2875]

I want to cry. You are a strong, smart and very beautiful woman. Thank you for sharing x

[@limonwin]

gorgeous spoke to my soul

[@blackswan5756]

The opportunities for greatness don't always come great. You might have to step on thorns, swim against a strong current, expose yourself for hate and brutal verbal attacks while creating these opportunities.

[@shekibmedia5813]

Ur speeches are useful to increase courage! And confidence

[@zaraakpinar8017]

Amazing and so inspirational Maria 👏

[@michaelc.asiado1827]

Great talk!!

[@user-yd9qk1dv1m]

she is beautiful, thanks her talks. It's very important for me

[@abdalmomen]

Yes , I can I am I will

[@user-zc1th3rm5t]

Woow she's great 🎉🎉🎉 si happy for her🎉

[@wilylaba6087]

Thank You...❤

[@user-rl4zz6et7b]

it also depends on the country ,civil society and the rule of law . and depending on the problem - on gender... in some places it’s easier for men, and in other places it’s harder. there are things that not only the majority of society does not accept, but also the governments of countries, especially in the CIS sector, where authoritarian regimes have remained in one form or another also don't forget about the "survivor's mistake ".

[@nishthasaxena16]

Thankyou so much this video has benefitted me a lot.

[@S_t2js3hy2]

You are the BEST ❤

[@MegaSnail1]

I love your can do spirit and your ability to face your fears. You go girl.

[@mayankbaranwal3225]

She is perfect ideal for womens around the globe Maria even I'm working for the betterment of several young girls who belongs to very conservative family & they face The problem of gender inequality.

[@hugilpark]

You are a real winner who defeated hatred.

[@Rayofhope173]

Incredible ❤❤

[@user-vp1kt7hn6n]

Thanks🎉❤❤❤

[@minhnguyenthi367]

ohhh, an impressive concluding statement😊

[@jayashree762]

Omg this Ted talk was the best!!!

[@wellbodisalone]

Those are the words that you definitely need to do many things in life.

[@user-fn4qf1mt3r]

She's so gorgeous 😍

[@NikitaEra]

damn she caught onto me within the first few seconds of listening to her! As an 18yr old of color moving across the world, she gave me so much confidence! I see myself in her and she's totally right! She gives us proof that we can dream big and it is possible, so dear ladies, gentlemen, and non-binaries, lets!

[@statusclip6308]

Interesting nd will motivates

[@samadhilakeesha7567]

This was so impressive

[@MrShaggysmom]

I find you and your looks absolutely exquisite.

[@flowersfayroz_8927]

She is amzing

[@darkhorse7460]

A queer beauty queen!? You don't know what an inspiration you are to ME PERSONALLY.

[@angelalewis6750]

❤️Words to live by❤

[@mlipirtv517]

so amazing..

[@TotallyFriedChannel]

People like her Lead the Australia I want to live in

[@ShriRam-wc5og]

I heard u n I get impressed with your beautiful mind n soul

[@arzualim1077]

So pretty❤🎉

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Wonderful 👏

[@GOLDEN1INDIGOMUSE]

Awesome inspirational story 11:48

[@QLiu-tx7zm]

Maria,you are beautiful and talent😀

[@tracey-leerall7805]

PROFOUND! Wow wow wow!

[@jasony8002]

you definitely have a way about yourself that is very appealing and adorable .....

[@PhamThiMaiChi-xl1xt]

I can - I am - I will

[@lifewithvic9660]

I can I am I will

[@odalismendez6901]

She's beautiful 😍

[@aiopenknowledge]

Very good!❤

[@borayilmaz5223]

Basically she saved her life because she is beautiful woman. What an inspiring talk.

[@No.1Rocking_Beauchamps]

🙏

[@raquelmateus2448]

Beautiful women❤❤

[@mariaantoniettamontella9173]

bravissima

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

Iam be shine maybe 10 years

[@marwahmohammed5198]

I have struggled listening when I listen to TEDX . please any advice?

[@AdminRock4570]

Don't you have Dictionary, Google, subtitles(CC), AI chat or? 😂, seriously though, I mean I used them all the time in case I don't understand.

[@alcosta9020]

i can i am i will

[@n.sibanda873]

beautiful

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Nice

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[@youssefi9399]

Nice but where are the six dam words !!

[@user-um1tg8ku3p]

girl is beautiful by the way

[@nitu4005]

🎉

[@myjaiemE]

Respectfully, if she spends the entire conversation talking about not caring from others opinions, why she overcome that when she wins Mss universe? (This is an opinion too, the only thing is that she likes this opinion). The point would be to be happy regardless she wins or not

[@BalqisAurel-to4ni]

so, this is my opinion. I think being in her win is her plus point and not the exact point she tries to inform. What was she tryna to say is, that when you do start not intention about anyone's hate or depressing opinion, you will win. That's the point. Everything, everyone, culture, and environment always tryna put you down to hide the dream, but when you believe, realize it or not, you're gonna win anyway, not only by Miss Universe but in your own daily life. Respectfully, this is what i got by watching this.

[@lethihuynhnhu4436]

I can I am i will

[@sajjadomidi.86]

Good

[@anayelisanchez4020]

I can i am i will

[@Chahlie]

Sometimes I am so astonished at how people differentiate based on skin. I am over 60 and it just never was a thing where I grew up. My Caucasian family was somewhat intermingled with Indigenous people, and the Hindus and Sikhs in the area were sawmill owners and farmers same as us -I remember going to an Indian feast or festival when I was maybe 5 as my father was a mill owner as well. I remember when dad was in hospital the (east) Indian nurses all knew him. What has happened to the world?? There is more division now than when I was little.

[@charbeltannios546]

👏👏👏

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

people no back

[@theillusionist9506]

Malayali👀

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yaah malayali

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[@musclelegancemusclelegance5642]

I couldn’t relate to this at all

[@runner1984]

People are here for her looks. This lady is programmed - woke. Every comment is re beauty.

[@hunainachaudhary-db5ph]

shes really preaty

[@shaziaelahi592]

Your channel is good. We like it but we prefer shorter videos as people don’t have much time for longer videos. Thankyou.

[@HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs]

Interesting Story. i wonder if the Aborigines feel the same way....! Fast forward to present times and i Love This Trend of Diversity and inclusivity. As long as it is Sincere and is shrouded in Meritocracy...! 🤔🤔😇😇🌈🌈👍👍

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👏👏

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😮

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[@ayon152]

I'm writing this comment that one day anyone will like my comment then I remember about this video again.

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[@user-hx9gu5yt5q]

Since when are Indians considered to be a coloured race.

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Beauty with Brains

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Crack!

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Wheres mia Khalifa 😢😢

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Cant wait for the next talk by Mia khalifa.

[@christophermckay7082]

Well aren't you great.

[@lordkingston]

Yawn. 🥱

[@foodismworld6395]

This should not be a Ted Talk…

[@mayaracavalcante4534]

Why not?

[@BigMacProDaddy]

i couldn’t finish it