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Leaping into Fear | Tala Al-Faleh | TEDxYouth@ASK

What if fear isn’t a sign to stop, but a sign you’re about to grow? In this empowering talk, Tala Al-Faleh shares how pushing through fear, from a shaky 4th-grade speech to big dreams in medicine, became her greatest teacher. Her story reminds us that on the other side of fear is strength, confidence, and possibility. Tala Al-Faleh is a proud Jordanian-Palestinian and a student at the American School of Kuwait. Known for her compassion and drive to help others, Tala has a deep passion for medicine and an endless curiosity about the human experience. She dreams of walking into emergency rooms—not away from them—and sees her future in a field where care, courage, and quick thinking can make all the difference.In her TEDx talk, Tala explores the idea that fear doesn’t have to be a stop sign. Instead, it can be a doorway—one that leads to personal growth, strength, and unexpected courage. Drawing from her own experiences, she reflects on how facing fear head-on can unlock parts of ourselves we didn’t know were there. Her message encourages others to see fear not as something to avoid, but as an opportunity to rise, learn, and become stronger. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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