In this empowering and perspective-shifting talk, Mina Obeten dismantles the long-held myth that you must choose just one path, one passion, or one profession to live a meaningful life. With eloquence, authenticity, and a rich tapestry of real-life experience, Mina shares her journey as a lawyer, PR expert, media innovator, and purpose-driven leader—proving that a life of multidimensional impact is not only possible but deeply fulfilling.Rooted in her belief that humans are not meant to be one thing forever, Mina invites us to embrace the beauty of “and”—to live boldly in the intersections of our gifts, passions, and callings. She challenges societal expectations that push people, especially women, to fit neatly into one box, offering instead a liberating framework for crafting a life that reflects all of who you are.Through poignant storytelling and hard-earned wisdom, Mina shares how her journey through law, branding, technology, and community building taught her to stop asking “which one?” and start saying “why not all?” She reveals how embracing her multifaceted identity empowered her to create transformational platforms like E-Lawyer Nigeria, which has impacted over 260,000 legal professionals, and The Amazon Tribe, a growing community that helps women find clarity, connection, and courage.As the founder of M&H Consults, Mina also brings a unique lens on branding and strategy—leading over 100 vision boarding and corporate bonding sessions that have helped individuals and organizations align with their highest potential.With passion and precision, Mina delivers a call to action for anyone who has ever felt torn between passions or pressured to pick one path: You don’t have to shrink to fit someone else’s definition of purpose. You get to define success on your terms.Mina Obeten is living proof that you can be many things—and do them all well. Her talk is a powerful declaration that life isn’t about choosing a lane; it’s about building a highway that leads to impact, joy, and wholeness. Mina Obeten is a lawyer, public relations professional, and media & tech disruptor. She is the founder of E lawyer Nigeria, M&H Consults, and The Amazon TribeThrough E-Lawyer Nigeria, she has leveraged technology to impact over 260,000 legal professionals, advancing career growth in the legal industry. Her work in M&H Consults focuses on personal and corporate branding, helping professionals and organizations achieve visibility, profitability, and market leadership. She specializes in vision boarding and corporate bonding sessions, having facilitated over 100 transformative workshops to enhance clarity, goal setting, and team collaboration.Her passion for women’s empowerment led her to establish The Amazon Tribe, a 2,000+ member community that helps women find clarity, build support systems, and thrive. The community has hosted vision boarding events in major Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Calabar. 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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