Michelle R. Simmons is a patient, mother and grandmother who understands firsthand the impact of health disparity in her family and in her community. Her commitment to her own health and the health of her family and community, makes her a powerful partner with Johns Hopkins Medicine to reverse the impact of health disparities. For more information http://bit.ly/2peG6mM
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I’m sure that you are familiar with the old adage that you are what you eat. However, have you considered that you are what you think, especially when it comes to your health? Whether you have or haven’t thought about your health lately, you are sure to be thinking in a way you’ve never done by the end of her speech. Dr. Kamilah Stevenson’s unique approach to this topic leaves you planning how to quickly make changes to ensure a successful future.
Dr. Kamilah provokes you to finally take responsibility for your health rather than leaving it to chance or having to respond to a health scare. She even pulls the responsibility out of the hands of doctors, who she proves will not always have the answers or real solutions for you to live a quality life. Her realistic approach in pointing out how we have been careless in our pursuit towards a quality life makes you reconsider everything.
This witty and convicting TEDx talk will indeed serve as a wake up call for you. You’re new way of thinking will ultimately help to catapult you into a way of living that you may have never imagined or thought possible before watching this talk. Dr. Kamilah captures your attention instantly by sharing her personal health journey that will be sure to compel you to start thinking about your health much differently.
Learn more about Kamilah at kamilahstevenson.com Dr. Kamilah Stevenson is a cutting-edge communicator and an advocate for healthy living on a mission to help others reach the pinnacle of success. She continually aims to exhibit herself as a powerful leader with a keen understanding of people and how to influence them into greatness.
She is professionally trained as a degreed counselor, medical researcher and a certified John Maxwell coach. Utilizing her professional trainings and experiences, she has established a national platform for the education, promotion and enhancement of physical and mental wellness in its entirety.
Dr. Kamilah has dedicated her life to learning; consequently, she has become the standard of a life filled with discipline, purpose, passion and brilliance. She continues to expand her authority in achieving and maintaining optimum health in mind, body, soul and spirit. Her candid and refreshing style provokes and equips audiences for real change and tangible results. 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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