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Turns out giving a TED Talk is an emotional ROLLERCOASTER #TEDTalks #MyBigIdea

Percy Tussamba was born in Angola, but after a very turbulent time for his family, was forced to leave his home and ended up in the UK. Faced with the challenge of starting a new life in an unfamiliar place, he found a sport that changed his life. Now he wants to share his experience…

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Percy Tussamba was born in Angola, but after a very turbulent time for his family, was forced to leave his home and ended up in the UK. Faced with the challenge of starting a new life in an unfamiliar place, he found a sport that changed his life. Now he wants to share his experience and help build community for other refugees, helping them establish themselves and thrive. Follow along as he prepares and delivers his big idea in a moving TED Talk, bringing him one step closer to making his dream a reality. Watch the full video here:

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  1. @BoringYogurt

    April 7, 2025 at 3:31 pm

    This is me preparing for a 5-10 people internal presentation at my work, lol

  2. @HereBecauseImBored

    April 7, 2025 at 3:47 pm

    No matter how easy it seems, no matter how much you prepare it’s never easy to publicly speak. Even for those who are known for public speaking and do it regularly, it’s horrifying.

    • @HereBecauseImBored

      April 7, 2025 at 3:48 pm

      Especially in big crowds such as those

    • @iona3669

      April 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm

      ❤🙏💪

  3. @Sara-qq6vl

    April 8, 2025 at 12:11 am

    I needed these inspired words, although as TED backstage ❤

  4. @jmsl_910

    April 8, 2025 at 10:41 am

    you’ll do well!
    can’t wait to watch you & learn

  5. @Ram5g1

    April 9, 2025 at 12:52 am

    😮😮😮😮

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