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A 3-Step Guide to Believing in Yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph | TED

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn’t always know if she’d make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what it takes to believe in herself — and how we can all find the self-confidence…

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Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn’t always know if she’d make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what it takes to believe in herself — and how we can all find the self-confidence to keep moving forward.

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91 Comments

  1. Heartfelt Honey

    June 26, 2023 at 10:31 am

    This woman is simply phenomenal. A treasure. A true inspiration. May God continue to bless her in a mighty way.

  2. Googly Guy

    June 26, 2023 at 10:56 am

    Is that debra

  3. Ligia Sommers

    June 26, 2023 at 11:03 am

    Inspiring 🙏🏻🌹✨🙏🏻thank you 🙏🏻

  4. Lua

    June 26, 2023 at 11:11 am

    MARAVILHOSA!!! (I had to say that in my mother tongue!) hehehehe…. What a wonderful TED talk! What a powerful presence and voice! <3

  5. m2po

    June 26, 2023 at 11:14 am

    Black privilege parading as struggle… it never ends. Her father was a professor for heaven’s sake.

  6. Roots

    June 26, 2023 at 11:27 am

    This woman is an absolute Goddess.

  7. Ishan Vidyarthi

    June 26, 2023 at 11:48 am

    She nailed it, I bet you weren’t having the count by time. It was having such connect.❤🔥

  8. James Henderson

    June 26, 2023 at 11:52 am

    Solid

  9. GreatAmongCommons

    June 26, 2023 at 12:08 pm

    This tells why she became very successful 💯believe in yourself legends❤

  10. ella onyi

    June 26, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    I love this woman

  11. Manjunatha M S

    June 26, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    Charismatic talk😊😊

  12. GrannySoupLadle

    June 26, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    Super duper cringe

  13. Hazel

    June 26, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    I love her, what an amazing woman.

  14. Madison Manning

    June 26, 2023 at 1:33 pm

    I’m so extremely surprised that this only has 1k likes

  15. Julio Veloz

    June 26, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are so right

  16. MRC

    June 26, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Starts at 5:18.

  17. HrhSophia TheFirst

    June 26, 2023 at 2:42 pm

    This moved me to tears in the middle of my pilates workout. As a middle-aged immigrant woman I have felt that pain, and shared that dis-belief in myself and it is only with age that I like who I see in the mirror. She is now my best friend and because of that I can be my best self to others. Congratulations on a well deserved Emmy, I have been a long-time fan.

  18. StabbingKnifes

    June 26, 2023 at 3:18 pm

    I don’t know her work but she’s an incredible speaker. Wow. Blew me away.

  19. sahar belhouchet

    June 26, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    Her voice is so iconic 💜 I love it

  20. Jose Lopez

    June 26, 2023 at 3:41 pm

    OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION. 👏

  21. Zori Yael Stollar

    June 26, 2023 at 3:54 pm

    Brilliant motivational talk🙌👏Kudos and blessings to Sheryl Lee Ralph💖🤩

  22. Bartek Z

    June 26, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    Not applicable 3-step Guide, this is just hype up motivation talk. A pretty good hype up motivation talk, but still not an applicable guide.

  23. Julia Stanley

    June 26, 2023 at 5:32 pm

    Thank you, thank you so much for this!

  24. ilyosxon_xabibullayev

    June 26, 2023 at 8:04 pm

    She is singing great 👏👍

  25. Tionna Wilson-Pierce

    June 26, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    Just remember faith can make broken wings fly

  26. Tiffany Chevonne Smith

    June 26, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    I love this. Yes.

  27. ayuba lawal

    June 27, 2023 at 1:44 am

    Inspirational, God bless her

  28. Karan Shah

    June 27, 2023 at 4:20 am

    00:00:05        The Performance
    00:00:20        Identity
    00:00:53        Emmy Win
    00:03:16        Current Challenges
    00:06:09        Three Things to Believe in Yourself
    00:06:21        See Ourselves
    00:08:25        Think for Ourselves
    00:10:58        Act Like We Believe
    00:13:16        Encouragement to Love Yourself
    00:13:18        Challenge to Look in the Mirror
    00:13:57        Importance of Relationship with Self
    00:14:32        Remember to Believe in Yourself
    00:14:52        Never Give Up on Yourself

  29. ildar mingazov

    June 27, 2023 at 4:49 am

    So deep contralto that I love 🙂

  30. 김동진

    June 27, 2023 at 5:25 am

    SHE INSPIRED ME!!!

  31. Ömer Okul

    June 27, 2023 at 5:28 am

    Thank you Sheley for your encorage talking from Turkiye

  32. lish5043

    June 27, 2023 at 7:14 am

    Love this woman!

  33. Crow Feather

    June 27, 2023 at 8:09 am

    This was exactly the message I needed to hear, at exactly the time I needed to hear it! Thank You, Sheryl! Thank You!💖

  34. success meditations

    June 27, 2023 at 10:02 am

    such a strong voice, a strong woman

  35. just scrolling by ツ

    June 27, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Beautiful presentation! I love her energy. What a gift.

  36. Осипов Юрий

    June 27, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    Самая крутая речь на Теде!

  37. Mukhtar Gafar

    June 27, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    THIS IS MY TIME!!!

  38. DrVelvetLoves

    June 27, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  39. Ushonda Wilson

    June 27, 2023 at 4:33 pm

    Just love her!!! Her confidence is contagious!! ❤❤🥰

  40. Now Or Never

    June 27, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    Look at her moves, hand to eye coordination, absolutely in sync and rhythm. Enjoyed watching listening to her.

  41. Jason G.

    June 27, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    She gave this same speech to the Rutgers graduates this year. Was awesome to see in person.

  42. Honey Jam

    June 28, 2023 at 5:57 am

    ❤❤Believe in yourself is the key to your success and others….

  43. Bobby

    June 28, 2023 at 7:44 am

    She’s not believable, not even a little bit.❤

  44. Miss Detox

    June 28, 2023 at 8:23 am

    This came right on time…thank you

  45. Filipe Brás Almeida

    June 28, 2023 at 9:22 am

    What a fascinating woman.

  46. Merimee Christopherson

    June 28, 2023 at 9:32 am

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  47. Winstonchurchll

    June 28, 2023 at 9:39 am

    That was beautiful. 😊

  48. Jay Chase

    June 28, 2023 at 11:48 am

    we use it and its ok we use it to post the deposits for the day

  49. Joi-Louise Hall

    June 28, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    This woman is FANTASTIC! I have always loved her!

  50. AUGUSTO SMILE

    June 28, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    …”start a meaningful practice of looking in the mirror and loving what you see. Believe in what you see.
    If you can’t love it, then respect it. And if you can’t respect it, then encourage it. If you can’t encourage it, empower it.
    And if you can’t empower it, please be kind to it.”” Sheryl Lee Ralph

  51. Cassandra Breese

    June 28, 2023 at 1:09 pm

    I love her! ❤

  52. Kellie Green

    June 28, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    This has motivated me in my career.

  53. Ntombifuthi Caroline

    June 28, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    Im going to listen to her everyday as my mediation 😢😢😢

  54. Hannah H. Tarindwa

    June 28, 2023 at 2:09 pm

    10 years of Nos sound easy when a successful person shares their story. It’s tough! What year are you in?
    I love this talk because I am a Confidence Building Consultant and yet also going through a hard time.
    Yep… we all need a check-up from the neck up.

  55. Nhà Tiger Channel

    June 28, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    So excited

  56. manna_7

    June 28, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    wow

  57. Kimchi Kimchi

    June 28, 2023 at 3:31 pm

    Her speaking voice is like butter

  58. _kaythebutterfly

    June 28, 2023 at 4:38 pm

    🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 needed this

  59. Bria Barrows

    June 28, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    Her confidence is everything! Yes Sheryl

  60. Bria Barrows

    June 28, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    Number one is so correct

  61. Bria Barrows

    June 28, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    Lol I love what her mom said about her. What our parents say about us matters. It sets the foundation for our self-esteem

  62. Chris M Wilson

    June 28, 2023 at 6:57 pm

    The best speech… Really impressive live. 😮🎉 Great work!

  63. Cory Jefferson

    June 28, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    As dignified as ever! Only a mature spirit can appreciate such an outstanding woman. ❤

  64. shanya espy

    June 28, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    She is amazing , when she shines it gives space for others to do the same

  65. HOOP DREAMZ MUSIC

    June 28, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    That intro tho🔥

  66. sheerkim meets wrld

    June 28, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    ❤️

  67. delara aghaie

    June 29, 2023 at 11:37 am

    Great talk 🙏thanks

  68. Nikki Salazar

    June 29, 2023 at 11:39 am

    See Ourselves
    Think for Ourselves
    Act like we Believe

  69. Angela Phanor

    June 29, 2023 at 11:40 am

    im an actor and i got chills from this. so inspiring

  70. MissIceD8

    June 29, 2023 at 12:04 pm

    She’s absolutely amazing 👏🏾💖💖💖

  71. princesski96

    June 29, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    She truly is a gift to us. Amazing!

  72. FlashTitan

    June 29, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Amazing

  73. FelineFokus

    June 29, 2023 at 12:52 pm

    Wonderfully said and done Sheryl Lee Ralph❣💫 Glad I was open to watch it. Because my 1st mind said na..

  74. Tiya Brown

    June 29, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    Wow. Such a powerful message. I’m loving her journey. It’s such an inspiration ❤❤❤❤

  75. Cristian Howard

    June 29, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    I love her

  76. Manning Bennett

    June 29, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Simply Amazing!!!!

  77. Mechy Peña

    June 29, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    She is awesome 👏

  78. Sherita Cotten

    June 29, 2023 at 2:51 pm

    So many well said comments 🥰🙏😇😍

  79. Londyn Forman

    June 29, 2023 at 2:59 pm

    I give myself permission to take up space! 💪🏽

  80. Charlene Brownlow

    June 29, 2023 at 3:02 pm

    PTL Ms. CLR…Congratulations on all your achievements; continued good success to you. You are an inspiration; be blessed even more 💯💌!

  81. Pysiu X

    June 29, 2023 at 3:17 pm

    Love Sheryl! My Caribbean sister 🥰

  82. tamara judge

    June 29, 2023 at 3:18 pm

    Wow! This was very inspiring!!!

  83. Marina Fathy

    June 29, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    Her voice tone while talking makes you feel so peaceful

  84. Marina Fathy

    June 29, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    “And i believed her, and it didn’t hurt so much because i believed” ✨🥰

  85. C.O.S. Is My Name

    June 29, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Love this beautiful woman

  86. Isaiah Healey

    June 29, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    I love her

  87. justina Hicks

    June 29, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    Strong wan like my mother. Beautiful speech. My mother made us believe that WE CAN BE ANYTHING greater in this world ❤❤. All 7 children are successful ❤

  88. R T

    June 29, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    The audience did not pass the vibe check. It’s Sheryl lee Ralph for God’s sake.

  89. Chris Oduah

    June 29, 2023 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks! Beautiful and congrats! 🥹

  90. William Clark

    June 29, 2023 at 8:24 pm

    Perfect to hear this today. I was feeling a sense of defeat after the SCOTUS ruling on AA. This made me feel much better and confident to keep up the fight and have my voice be heard.

  91. shady boots

    June 29, 2023 at 9:27 pm

    I love this woman so much, she is the definition of the word “regal” in every sense

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