In her TEDx talk titled “Everything is Personal: Better Communities One Relationship at a Time,” Rebecca Undem shares her insights on the importance of fostering meaningful connections within our communities. Undem highlights the power of personal relationships in creating a sense of belonging and unity among individuals. She emphasizes that by taking the time to truly understand and connect with others on a personal level, we can build stronger, more resilient communities.
Undem challenges the audience to shift their mindset from focusing solely on individual success to prioritizing the well-being of the community as a whole. She believes that by investing time and effort into building authentic relationships with those around us, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.
Through her engaging and insightful presentation, Undem inspires viewers to take action in their own communities by reaching out to others, listening with empathy, and building connections that transcend superficial interactions. Ultimately, she believes that by prioritizing relationships and understanding that “everything is personal,” we can cultivate happier, healthier communities for all.
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Author Video Description
Blending personal storytelling and the science of “mattering”, this talk shares the value of prioritizing relationships and extending invitations in communities as it relates to growing their small businesses, funding community projects, and increasing visitorship, even for communities that don’t feel they can support traditional tourism. Rebecca Undem has always been passionate about two things: people and talking to people. As an inspirational speaker, community advocate, and host of the podcast “The Growing Small Towns Show,” she’s put her gift of gab to good use.
As Founder and Executive Director of Growing Small Towns, a regional non-profit organization, Rebecca helps the communities in southeast North Dakota be places people love to call home through programs that grow their human, social, and cultural capital.
Not one to let people down, Rebecca still lives up to her childhood label of drama queen. She binges on Netflix shows, coffee, and anything that makes her feel verklempt—her self-declared favorite feeling.
Rebecca went against her youthful declarations and married a farmer, Jeremiah, and together, they have three amazing kids: Andrew, Carter, and Brynlee. They love their small town and the crazy-good life they get to live there. 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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Video “Everything is Personal: Better Communities One Relationship at a Time | Rebecca Undem | TEDxCavalier” was uploaded on 08/26/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks