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Debbie and Chris discuss Debbie’s work across mediums, the difference between what she does and art, how we can take traumatic moments in our lives and make something good from them. This is an episode of TED’s How to Be a Better Human podcast. Listen on your favorite podcast app: For the full text transcript,…

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Debbie and Chris discuss Debbie’s work across mediums, the difference between what she does and art, how we can take traumatic moments in our lives and make something good from them.

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  1. @YouTubeFreeSummary

    June 25, 2025 at 11:01 am

    (00:04) – Introduction to Debbie Milman and the Concept of Design
    (05:04) – The Importance of Character, Reputation, and Body of Work
    (10:05) – The Role of Art in Society and Personal Expression
    (15:00) – Reflections on Nature, Gardening, and Human Origins
    (20:02) – Healing Through Art and Advocacy for Social Causes
    (25:05) – Creativity, Suffering, and the Flow State in Art
    (30:04) – Defining Capital A Art and the Standards of Creative Excellence
    – I’m truly honored to provide chapters of this video.
    – If this helped you, like and comment so more folks can see it, y’all!

  2. @TrịnhXuânHươngng

    June 25, 2025 at 11:02 am

    Simply wonderful! Thank you for your hard work and talent! 🍓🌺

  3. @NguyễnLạcPhúcúc

    June 25, 2025 at 11:03 am

    I never cease to be amazed by your editing technique. The video turned out amazing, thank you for your hard work!🥿🦀😈

  4. @TrầnSỹHoàngng

    June 25, 2025 at 11:03 am

    After this video, my boyfriend is convinced we can make our own show. I hope it’s funny🍒

  5. @LêNhưBảoảo-r3r

    June 25, 2025 at 11:04 am

    Thank you so much for your engaging and creative videos. Your talent is evident in every release.🪱🔴🔳

  6. @kathleenreyes4345

    June 25, 2025 at 11:06 am

    Thank you for this podcast! I will share with my daughter who is building her career❤

  7. @maje9448

    June 25, 2025 at 11:08 am

    Contractor, undertake

  8. @sooma-ai

    June 25, 2025 at 11:10 am

    Debbie Millman discusses designing a creative life, building character and reputation over personal branding, finding identity through art and design, and using painful experiences to create positive change. She explores creativity, gardening, and striving for artistic growth.

  9. @AAGYARE

    June 25, 2025 at 11:11 am

    Who else is reading the comments? ❤

  10. @KiềuLanPhươngng-m4r

    June 25, 2025 at 11:15 am

    As always, your videos are a feast for the eyes and mind. Thank you for your creativity and for sharing it with us!🎈🦅🔶

  11. @陳鈞鼎

    June 25, 2025 at 11:17 am

    Or EU

  12. @PhanÐìnhLộcộc-x5t

    June 25, 2025 at 11:19 am

    Keep inspiring your viewers! Your videos are truly magic in the world of online entertainment.🌳🖐🧲

  13. @havo5684

    June 25, 2025 at 11:29 am

    *Anyone in 2797?* 💖

  14. @andrewmcgarry_

    June 25, 2025 at 12:26 pm

    This is the best take I’ve ever heard on the notion of building a personal brand. Character and reputation matter.

  15. @leannhughes2064

    June 25, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    ❤❤❤

  16. @RishabhRathor-or6rc

    June 25, 2025 at 2:54 pm

    Patience is power. It makes your actions wise, your emotions steady, and your journey strong. Without it, youth becomes a race full of mistakes; with it, youth becomes a foundation for greatness.❤

  17. @KMHill

    June 25, 2025 at 7:22 pm

    Chris is such a great host and interviewer. I hope TED appreciates him.

  18. @FiestyFighter

    June 25, 2025 at 10:31 pm

    WHERE ARE ALL THE TEDS I WAS PROMISED
    I SEE NOBODY HERE NAMED TED
    THIS IS A SCAM
    IM SEVERELY OFFENDED
    😭😭

  19. @CôngMinhVũ-k1s

    June 26, 2025 at 1:04 am

    Alaxio’s presale is moving quicker than I expected — word is spreading.

  20. @battlejitney2197

    June 27, 2025 at 6:06 pm

    Thank God – someone else who reviles the whole “personal brand” BS as much I do and for exactly the same reasons. Millman is a breath of fresh air.

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