Surviving the Comparison Era | Karolina Woźniak | TEDxSapiens UP School Youth
In a world obsessed with perfection, filtered lives, and AI-generated beauty, how do we stay real? Karolina Woźniak shares her powerful story of battling stereotypes, online hate, and the pressure to compare. Karolina Woźniak is the founder of Poland’s first and only pop art gallery, Kawai Art Gallery. She curates exhibitions, organizes events and concerts, and promotes international artists worldwide.
In addition to her work in the art industry, Karolina is also a professional fashion and photo model, seamlessly balancing both careers.
A passionate bibliophile, she shares book reviews with her engaged Instagram audience, where she also discusses social and psychological phenomena under the hashtag #RozkminyKaroliny.
She is an avid traveler, an animal and sports enthusiast, and a future certified yoga instructor 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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