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I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Happy New Year. We are continuing to share a handful of talks, conversations, and podcast episodes from the TED Archive to inspire you for

26. Over the past week, we have explored themes of introspection, curiosity, regret, and more.

Today, it's fitting to explore how to love and believe in ourselves. We couldn't think of a

better talk to share than this one from Emmy Award-winning actor Cheryl Lee Ralph.

Cheryl is a force, delivering iconic performances on stage and screen.

But she didn't always know if she'd make it big.

In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice in Cheryl's unmatched charisma,

she shares how her struggles taught her what it takes to believe in herself and how we can

all find the self-confidence to keep moving forward.

I am an endangered species, but I sing no victim song.

I am a woman who am an artist

And I know belongs. Belongs.

Now, you might have heard me sing that song.

It was September 12th,

2022, right after Amy Polar and Seth Meyer said,

and the winner is Cheryl Lee Ralph.

What?

I had just won the Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy

for my role as Mrs. Barbara Howard

on your favorite TV show, Abbott Elementary.

Oh, yes.

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