7 Ted Talks by Women That Are Worth Your Time

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There is always something special about these TED Talks. While they are not too long only 10 to 20 minutes lectures, listening to a really good speaker can leave you feeling enlightened, inspired, and motivated all day long. 

Sometimes one talk even can change your life. But, because there are plenty of gems including Julian Treasure Ted talk from the TED stage, it’s not easy to pick which one to listen to.

Here are 7 TED talks by women that I have picked and believe should be on your must-watch list. Also, no matter whether you are a 20-year-old or 60-year-old woman, these talks are important for any age.

So put those headphones on, and check out the 7 must-watch TED Talks by women below. 

1. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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There are many people who misunderstand the word “Feminism”, and that needs to be changed. That is what this TED Talk is all about. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an extraordinarily self-aware thinker and writer explains “feminism” in the most poetic of terms.

Adichie talks about her experiences of sexism growing up in Nigeria and how it has affected her life. She discusses why we still need feminism and why each and every person should be a feminist.

This talk will undoubtedly inspire you to declare yourself a feminist and realize that all people should too.

2. The Secret To Desire In A Long-Term Relationship by Esther Perel

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Esther Perel, a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author gets real about the fact that good sex sometimes fades over time when you are with the same person.

But she also offers lots of insight on how couples can keep up their passion.

Her pieces of advice are more rooted in the needs and desires we have as humans and how a sexual partner plays into that.

So if you love listening to Ted Talk and looking for a piece of advice to make a stronger bond with your partner, this TED Talk is worth watching.  

3. How To Make Hard Choices by Ruth Chang

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Have you ever been confused between two decisions, such as which job you should take, what to wear, or even what to have for dinner?

Ruth Chang, a philosopher at Rutgers University breaks down why some decisions are so difficult to make for us.  Also, she discusses why those moments are something to savor—not dread.

The reason I added this one to my list of top TED Talks by women is that after listening to her talk you will have a better attitude when you go into that next tough choice.

4. Why 30 Is Not The New 20 by Meg Jay

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Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist talks about why your 20s are not a time to simply sit back, it is a key time to be intentional about the choices you make in your life.

What she advises is to invest in yourself instead of doing things that “don’t count” such as relationships and it will reward you in the future.

Her talk is full of “real talk” advice for women who are especially in their 20s and it will definitely leave you inspired.  May Jay is also the author of a well-known book “The Defining Decade.”

So if you are a book reader, you can also consider reading her book which is in more detail “Why Your Twenties Matter And How To Make The Most Of Them Now.”

5. Looks Aren't Everything. Believe Me, I'm A Model by Cameron Russell

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Moving forward in the list of 7 TED Talks by women, Cameron Russell, a fashion supermodel spills a secret you might not know about the models you seen in magazines.

She says, “ They are the most physically insecure women on the planet.”

Her talk focuses mostly on the superficiality of the modeling world,  but it subtly makes the point that even a physically perfect woman feels insecure. So maybe we need to stop chasing perfection and find self-worth elsewhere.

6. My Stroke Of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor

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Jill Bolte Taylor, a scientist and brain researcher who studied the brain became her own case study when she suffered a massive stroke.

Her stroke left her unable to walk talk, read, write, or remember anything about her life before.  She says it took her total 8 years to recover but this experience gave her a stunning epiphany on how to live a meaningful life.

Her story will not only inspire you to do meaningful work but also will you give the motivation to get through life's struggles.

7. The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown

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This one is last in the list of 7 must-watch TED Talks by women but it is no less.

Brené Brown, a researcher of human connection explains why vulnerability is not something we should fear of but something we should embrace.

Only being vulnerable can actually lead to a greater sense of love and belonging and a more fulfilling life.

More than 20 million people have tuned this TED Talk, and it will encourage you to be authentic, and more open and embrace what makes you feel vulnerable.