What does it truly cost to stand up for justice? Zara Northover sheds light on the lack of education around self-advocacy and the challenges individuals face when navigating adversity, particularly within the legal system. Through personal experience and powerful insights, she empowers others to recognize the impact of shared knowledge, the strength of their voice, and the importance of accountability—because knowing your rights and believing in your worth is the first step to having the courage to claim them. Zara Northover is a trailblazing Olympian, industry leader, and CEO of Moving in Faith, a global empowerment brand. Representing Jamaica in the shot put at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she made history as Northeastern University’s first female Olympian and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2014. After transitioning from athletics, Zara excelled in the corporate world, driving $40 million in sales as a Purchase Banker within a year, surpassing occupancy goals as a Property Manager. As a Product Manager of Strategy and Innovation, she created initiatives that advanced employee diversity, growth, and organizational success. Currently, she leads Business Development for a Detroit-based architectural firm known for curating extraordinary spaces across the nation. As a sought-after speaker, advocate, and author preparing to release her book, The Cost of Justice, Zara’s journey inspires others to break barriers, lead with faith, and achieve greatness with resilience and courage. 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