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How To Build Or Rebuild Your Personal Brand | Ivan Estrada | TEDxMountRubidoux

We all have a personal brand. It’s what attracts people to you. It’s your magnet. It’s why some people fall in love with you and also why others may dislike you. A good personal brand is essential for success in both business and life. In this talk Ivan Estrada shares his secret on how to build or rebuild your personal brand. Ivan Estrada is an inspirational business leader and the CEO of two companies, a nationally ranked real estate business in Beverly Hills and a branding and marketing education ecosystem. He is a sought-after expert on personal branding and the author of Amazon’s best-selling book on personal branding “Brand With Purpose”. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting from the University of Southern California with a CPA designation. Ivan is currently a member of the Advisory Council at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and was a former president of the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Ivan is part of a selected cohort of top entrepreneurs for Stanford University's Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative.

You Are Not Your Ego A Shortcut to Peace and Happiness | Kyra O'Keeffe, Ph. D | TEDxMountRubidoux

Do you experience thoughts such as, “I’m a failure,” “I’m unlovable” or “I don’t matter”? Or feelings such as shame, chronic stress, excessive worry, or the sense that something is missing? Kyra O’Keeffe was studying ego development at Harvard University when she had an aha moment about identity and consciousness. In this story, she shares what she learned about the exit from chronic stress and the shortcut to lasting happiness. Kyra O’Keeffe, Ph.D., has researched ego as a mental, emotional, social, and cultural activity. Kyra earned her master's degree in Mind, Brain and Education at Harvard University, where she studied ego development through the lenses of neuroscience, cognitive science and developmental psychology. She then earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences at Stanford University, where she researched the social and cultural aspects of ego in the American educational system. She then taught at Stanford University, before leaving to pursue her interest in the ancient philosophy of non- duality, which complements science by including the direct experience of awareness, beyond the limitations of ego.

Betrayal: The Loss No One Is Talking About | Holli Kenley, LMFT | TEDxMountRubidoux

When we think of betrayal, we typically view it as a loss of trust. Because it is a loss issue, grief approaches are utilized in addressing it. But, is this the most effective approach? Based on original research and her experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Holli Kenley widens the lens on betrayal – viewing it as a loss of self, and she identifies three States of Being – Confusion, Worthlessness, and Powerlessness – lay the groundwork for a different path to recovery. Holli Kenley, MA, LMFT, works in the field of psychology as a therapist and author. She is passionate about understanding and addressing betrayal and believes unhealed betrayal trauma is a common underlying cause of discomfort in our lives. She is the author of four books on betrayal including “Daughters Betrayed By Their Mothers: Moving From Brokenness To Wholeness” (2018); and “Breaking Through Betrayal: And Recovering The Peace Within 2nd Edition” (2016). Holli has been a six-time presenter at the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual State Conferences sharing her ideas on betrayal, relapse, and other mental health topics

You’re a Leader − and Here’s Why | Alethea Espino | TEDxMountRubidoux

Ready to step into your power as a leader? This talk walks through how to connect the dots between your personal history with your unique leadership purpose. Alethea (she/her) is a leadership coach, corporate leader, and empowerment collaborator who is passionate about the impact of individual influence over community and organizational objectives. She brings an extensive career in the financial services sector, serving in Assistant Vice President roles at Bank of America and Pennymac. She is an active member of Toastmasters International, having earned Club Mentor of the Year and President’s Distinguished Club Coach awards. Alethea is based in Los Angeles, California.

Creativity Is Like Breathing | Rene Urbanovich | TEDxMountRubidoux

It is widely accepted that Creativity breathes in all humanity, but have you ever wondered why? Is Creativity reserved for a select few, brought on by magic or inspiration? Can we misuse our Creativity? Rene Urbanovich dives into the reason humans possess innate Creativity, offering a scaffolding that will support latent and prolific Creativity in all people and across all walks of life, offering hope for those driven crazy by the creative drive and context for each of us in our efforts to make meaning out of our daily lives. Rene shares the purpose behind all Creative acts that not only benefit one’s own self-development but benefit society at large.