Rha Goddess is an entrepreneurial soul coach and author of the new book “Intentional Ambition: Redefining Your Work for Greater Joy, Freedom, and Fulfillment.” In this TED Talks Daily Book Club interview with host Elise Hu, Goddess talks about moving forward after the 2020 pandemic and how you can center your life around joy and mental wellbeing. She lays out the three stages to renegotiate your relationship to work in order to discover and align with your true ambitions. Later in the conversation, she answers questions from the TED community and offers advice on how to recognize your mission and values while leading with compassion. (The TED Talks Daily Book Club series features TED speakers discussing their latest books and exploring their ideas beyond the page. Stay tuned for more interviews like this one and for special live book club events open exclusively to TED Members.) (Recorded at TED Talks Daily on August 7, 2025)
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November 8, 2025 at 11:02 am
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November 8, 2025 at 11:26 am
By not participating in it?? At 62, that’s how I see it🎉🎉.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:52 am
I love work! Don’t tell my boss but I’d do it for free.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:58 am
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November 8, 2025 at 12:13 pm
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November 8, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Be black, get a non-job where you dont have to do anything other than balance out statistics.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:49 pm
This video is gold.
@lifemotivation6789
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 am
Rah Goddess is such a powerful voice. Her work reminds us that ambition isn’t just about success — it’s about alignment, purpose, and building a life you’re truly proud of. Inspiring conversation
@tyagishivani
November 9, 2025 at 10:49 pm
💯