Dr. Tererai Trent: How To Achieve Your “Impossible” Dreams
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Dr. Tererai Trent is an inspiration and an inimitable force for good in the world. In this interview, she discusses her book “The Awakened Woman” and how you can achieve your dreams - even in the face of crushing setbacks.
Tererai comes from a long line of women who experienced poverty and abuse. She persevered through tremendous challenges to earn her GED, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. Now she’s an internationally recognized leader of social change, empowering women to unlock their passions and achieve their dreams.
Tererai is one of the world’s most acclaimed voices for women’s empowerment, and Oprah’s favorite guest of all time. She received her doctorate from Western Michigan University and teaches courses in global health at Drexel University. She’s published two highly acclaimed children’s books and is the author of the award-winning “The Awakened Woman: Remembering and Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams.” Tererai serves as president of The Awakened Woman LLC, a company dedicated to empowering women with tools to thrive as they achieve their dreams.
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You and every woman you know deserve the right to dream. Use these quick links to dive into Tererai’s inspiring story:
1:59 - How Tererai broke the “baton of poverty” cycle in her life.
8:47 - Why she buried her dreams - and how she made them happen.
15:57 - The secret to making your dreams worthwhile.
15:31 - How Tererai remained grateful while feeding her family from trash cans.
22:20 - The unexpected gift that pushed her to complete her Ph.D.
27:08 - How to tap into the “great hunger” inside of you.
What’s next? Watch this playlist for more inspiring interviews: th-cam.com/play/PL4D5277E0F92106D2.html
I am a man, and this story still made me cry... I just was so touched with the amount of suffering she endured to achieve her dreams! How she got her high school diploma while still being married to an abusive husband is beyond comprehension! She is amazing! An inspiration not just for women, but for men who feel they will never achieve their dreams! What touched me most was the power of visualisation... Even in such a small village, with no formal education, her mother and grand mother encouraged her to visualise her dreams! That’s truly an amazing!
Yes I thought so too!!!! A baton of another kind was passed to her too 💓
❤️Thank you for sharing
the same here too Faheem
, x
Goosebumps when she describes meeting the same woman who originally inspired her!!!
Yeah, it's weird how these things sometimes happen. Does not seem to be statistically possible, but it happens all the same.
How are to connect your dreams to the great good- hELP
I have decided I want to be Dr Trent when I grow up 💕
Be yourself , that is more than enough
Gokhan Kepenek that is true ❤️
Same
This is one of your most inspiring Marie. She is an incredible woman🙏🌿
It gave me goosebumps 🙏
Totally agree
@@equestrianperformancecoach9754 Yeah, tears in my eyes, and btw, I love horses too.
@@angelinasouren Welcome to the club!! 😍
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If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough. You can, you should, and if you're brave enough to start, you will. Hi guys! It's me again :) You might have seen me before but my desire to inspire more people is what keeps me pushing to reach out more. We own a cookie shop business in our college town. When we first started it, we just graduated college and were living in our car with very little direction, just a huge passion to be successful. I started it out of a local bagel shop in their off hours at night with my boyfriend, Bran. It was a crazy experience but it worked! We became a success! And how we have our first storefront location (a second one currently under construction but launching soon!) We started it to fund a year long backpacking trip around the world and to be successful while living the life of our dreams.
How Ungrateful and selfish have I been to make excuses for the batons I have decided to carry. While it is true that It is not my fault for them being passed down to me, it is my fault for every day that I decide to wake up and pick it up again. Dr. Tererai Trent, Thank you for being a warrior of this life. I'm sorry for not doing my part for our community. Many batons are being put down.
The House of Tortured Souls this spoke to me on so many levels! Let’s beat the baton, dream big and live a more fulfilled life
, You know what I think that is a marvelous idea here is my email l..(Dl1t.h.o.t.s@gmail.com) let's be "Batons of Success Buddies! ( kind of has a ring to it huh)
I don't know what it was about this specific video but I feel like a weight I tricked myself to believing wasn't there has been recognized, thanked for its time, and released)
@@Aurelia2147 So the magic of putting those boutons down is already starting So the Freaking Crazy day Of abundance
I know you wrote this so long ago but I read this and it touched me!
@@thehouseoftorturedsouls340 can I join? Lol
My heart sang when you guys called each other queen.
Kandidly Kaypea mine too!
Kandidly Kaypea exactly, I think that was the most beautiful moment. Great interview!
I am attracting thousands of beautiful souls who want to awaken together to the truth of our inner power! 💯✨👏🏻💛😁 I affirm it! We are powerful. Our energy is needed in the world.
I second that with all my heart! :O)
We are so powerful. I love this.
savanna love yes yes yes!!!
Savanna Love I’m with you... awaken our inner power to act upon the benefits of others!!
How are to connect your dreams to the great good- hELP
I make a decision today I will change the history of my lineage it's time to run with the wisdom baton. Thank you mama T. I'm definitely going to school 2020 my dreams are achievable.
The BEST episode you ever had, Marie! Dr. Tererai, I needed to hear your encouraging words as I'm in the the final process of finishing my book. Making your dreams happen is hard, but I know I have to be a warrior! My dreams are worth the fight.
Well, I balled my eyes out a couple times! Much love to both of you inspiring women
Jenn Kibbee haha same! Wasn’t expecting that but her story is so so moving and Marie is such a beautiful soul 💗
WOW, this was one of the best Inspirational MarieTV episodes I've ever seen. If Dr. Trent can achieve her dreams then I too can achieve my dreams and so can anyone else. Never give up and remain Patiently Consistent!
I don't understand the 21 miserable chickenheads who gave this video a thumbs down.
Every time I feel like giving up, I come to you, Tererai, whatever platform you're on.
Thank you for winning so my girls and I have no other choice but to win
Deeply moving!! Thank you Marie for donating - this made me cry tears of joy! I just returned from 3 very remote wildlife camps in Kenya and visited schools with 1,000 children and no books. I tried to give the girls a talk about careers but realized I was out of touch with their reality since they didn't even have books. I will be buying and sending several copies of this book and mail to our wildlife guides there for them to give to their wives to read to the ladies in camp who can not read. What an incredible role model!
*I never knew I was supposed to have dreams. I was an abused woman. A silenced woman* ... 😭
Tears of recognition and sisterhood from a fellow visionary - and gratitude for yet another amazing loving leader who broke the cycle of outdated programming. Let the ripples continue. Thank you so much, Marie and Tererai, for sharing your beautiful hearts!!
Treasured Tererai, you have turned the baton of poverty into a torch of prosperity for generations to come - through your determination, your belief, your incredible strength - and your unshakable perseverance, beyond all odds.
I applaud and celebrate you both! 💕🌿 🙏🙏🏽 🌿 💕
I needed to hear that right now, because BIG DREAMS can take so much longer than you'd think when you first start out, and the mind (and others) are quick to try to convince you to 'just drop it already and do something 'real''. Well, dreams made real ARE 'something real'.
... and your dreams are always worth persevering, especially when they're connected to the betterment of the world around you and your community. So, let's keep listening to that wise voice within and loving encouragement from that sage voice through all.
Always ask "How would LOVE decide?"
"How would FEAR decide?"
With so much love and appreciation!
Thank you Marie ,thank you Dr for giving me inspiration I have put it upon myself to be a source of inspiration to this and future generations.May the good Lord bless you
I cried...thank you for the lessons and your generosity!!
This! MARIE... you're a rockstar. This woman is remarkable and a blessing to the world. 😆😢
This woman, Tererai, story made me cry for honor and joy to how she made her journey of dreams come true. I feel her everyday grounding ritual of coming home to myself and writing my dreams down and the bury ritual I see as planting them as a seed in the earth for them to blossom 🌸💓
I have watch so many Marie’s interviews, many are my favourites BUT This One... OMG... this one is The Best ever ever ever! With tears in my eyes THANK YOU!!!
This is extremely powerful and profound. It reached my soul. She is so wise. Thank you.
Thank you for this episode. Two incredible and inspiring women! Tears started streaming shortly after the interview started. I just started B School today....listened to some lessons at my 9-5...and watching this episode of MarieTV has solidified my resolve to succeed! There is NO excuse not to! Dr. Trent’s story is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story Dr. Trent and thank you for reminding me how fortunate I am. I can’t wait to get your book. Peace ☮️ & Love ❤️.........Kathy
We must have the courage to desire what we desire.
That’s the hard part sometimes 💕
This interview was so very intriguing and inspiring. Marie did something many interviewers don't do. She actively listened. She asked a few insightful open ended questions then allowed the guest to express in such an awesome way, the story that is her live. This combination of interviewer and interviewee is so powerful. Winning!
Thank you for watching and for sharing your kind words, Carol. We appreciate the time you took to be here with us. - Team Forleo
Marie Forleo, thank you SOOO much for interviewing Dr. Tererai Trent - and I am crying my eyes out. I am so inspired by Tererai AND with your generosity for her seven young women going to college in the US. I lived in Africa for one year - and have a deep place in my heart for the depth of heart & soul that lives in Africa. I have no words for how touched I am right now. And on top of this, Tererai is living the message that my soulful work is all about!
This is one of my favorite interviews. I grew up in Africa too, so her story of triumph over everything that was handed to her has really touched my heart and inspired me to do more and continue to give back to my community. Thank you for sharing this story Marie and Dr. Trent. 🙂❤️
Thank you Marie, for this interview of such a beautiful women of God. Your heart, and your team contiune to uplift, and showcase how you can acheive anything you put your mind to. Sending many blessings from the UK 🙏🏽
How have I never heard of this phenomenal woman before?!! Talk about making me really see I do not have any excuse to be moaning about the batons I've been carrying through my choice. Just because I took them doesn't mean I do not have the free will choice to drop them anytime I want. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Marie, for your wonderful interview of the incredible Dr Tererai Trent - I love that you gave her the space to just talk, and your generosity. I was bawling like a baby at the end 💕 Joy 💗
Two extraordinary women who improved their lives and are now improving the lives of others. Thank you so much Marie and Dr. Trent for this awesome interview!
Wow! Reading this as a South African with tears in my eyes. Her determination in the face of adversity is humbling and inspiring. As a teacher myself it is so easy to become disillusioned and forget the power of education. Thank you Tererai. You are a true "shero". I will share your story with my students. "Tonigona!"
Man who cut all these onions??
Incredible story, her mom, Grandma and Dr. Trent and that lady who first instilled her beliefs are angels. Thank you for bringing their heart to your channel, they will inspire so many who had not heard of her before. Amazing, beautiful women and their unwavering determination to achieve their dreams for the sake of humanity 🙏♥️🕯️
This was the best episode for me. Dr Tererai has touched me, humbled me, inspired me. I hope to see similar guests in your show.
Her stories are mesmerising. I don't know why but this is making me cry. Having grown up and lived around the wold, I know the adversity she's talking about. This is indeed the most uplifting and most inspiring interview you've ever done, Marie. Thank you for sharing.
DR. TERERAI TRENT is an inspiration for all of us. We learned from her life we must struggle and not give up. As I was a Substitute Teacher in AMERICA, I would say this promise Land is the best place to fulfill dreams, and the USA will welcome this attitude.
To say I love this is an understatement. I found myself inspired, eyes welled with tears wanting to do more with my life. Thank you for posting this very special episode. It will stay with me for a long time.
Despite having heard Dr.Trent tell her story before, hearing it again has invigorated my determination to continue on my journey! As a single mother of three, as a mother that has dealt with violent trauma, the obstacles and self-doubt can feel debilitating. Stories like Dr.Trent’s are essential to the perseverance of women like me, and the women we want to serve... It doesn’t matter how long the journey takes, it matters that we journey...♥️.
What a heart bursting conversation?!! If this conversation doesn’t leave you desiring to live deeply in your divine life purpose I don’t know what will! The love, authenticity, divine sweetness and beauty that is exuded from these 2 women is what the world needs multiplied infinitely. Blessings to them both and all those watching this video. ✨🙏🏼✨
who disliked such an inspiring woman must be the abusive husbands in Zimbabwe
Fuck them. Much love to this woman
I cried a lot, her words really resonate with what I am experiencing right now as an almost 50 year-old woman trying to achieve her dreams in life. It’s hard, sometimes I feel like giving up, I feel like I am behaving as a teen but life is worth it, I am worth it, and dreams are worth it. Thank you for sharing this video, I will do my best to share it with all the Italian women who does not understand English that well. Grazie! (Silvia, from Italy)
Perseverance and self-belief, that's my main takeaway. This is one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen, it truly touched my soul... I've given up on my dreams several times, making excuses that "it's probably not my dream anyway" - all because of being rejected or because of a couple of failures. The voice of the heart can really be silenced to the point of seeming like you don't have one at all. I know and have read many, many accounts of how super-successful people have been rejected so many times, etc. But somehow nothing had brought home this concept for me as deeply as listening to this woman - the PERSEVERANCE and SELF-BELIEF required to deserve the Universe honoring your dreams in the first place. Not dependent on immediate success. Not dependent on having things easy. Not dependent on your "competition". Who am I to give up on the dreams that were divinely placed in my soul?? This woman is a true warrior of light and I'm buying that book right now and putting it on my bedside table (and by the way, thank you so much Marie, your channel has been changing my life for years)
fyi: I'm a man, crying like a baby!
Why have I just heard about her today? I came here through an Evan Carmichael video discussing Oprah's Top 50 Lessons of Wisdom: When this story was discussed as Oprah's #1 person to interview, I had to stop that video and look up Tererai Trent! I'm so glad that I did!
This is so inspiring. I have NO EXCUSES after hearing this. Who am I to use anything as an obstacle. She figured it out, with great humility and strength and focus and BELIEF! BELIEVE is what I'm taking from this. I will begin following her and using these nuggets of wisdom right now. Such and inspiring story.
I'm inspired by Dr Trent. Words fail me. I pray one day I get to meet her. She's a Gem in this side of Eternity. God bless you Dr. Trent abundantly 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
My goodness.....we love her, her thoughts and her attitude. Its hard not to cry and feel that pain. It is a lovely episode. Thank you so much.
I have this habit of reading the coments prior watching the video. And now I get why some cried when watching it. It is marvelous, touching, beautiful! Thanks Marie! Thanks Dr Trend!
I am so honoured to watch this video right now Marie Forleo interviewing Dr. Tererai Trent. Listening to your story I have full respect for you and what you have been through. You are so amazing!
Hi Keiko! Thanks so much for watching. Dr. Trent is amazing and so glad you got to hear your wisdom :) - Monauar, Team Forleo
First of all, I had to start following you on IG! This interview literally brought tears to my eyes. I know what I want, in my head but today, I wrote them down before the years ends, I will be ticking out two of them. And Dr. Trent reminded me of my mum, an incredibly hardworking woman, I can trace a lot of things in my life to her and I can't wait to give back to her just as much and more than she has done for me.
We believe in you, Chinomnso! Welcome to our community, and please keep us posted on those dreams 💕 -Team Forleo
Thank You so Marie for interviewing Dr Trent ❤️. What I got out of this - “It is not about my needs only, my dreams in life will have greater meaning when they’re tired to the betterment of my community”, I am running with that. I haven’t been able to solidly state out my core dreams and goals, but after watching this video, going to have to sit with myself and answer certain questions. Thank you so much ❤🙏🏽. P.S: I’m a crybaby 😂so I cried when you talked about your offer to those 6/7 amazing ladies.
Oh Roberta, we're so glad you enjoyed this. Tying our dreams to our community is an amazing way to keep us grounded yet still powerfully reach for our dreams. We hope you have a wonderful time reflecting and figuring this out 💗We know you can do it! - Monauar, Team Forleo
@@TeamForleo thank you so much 😊
I think and feel that the biggest pull on my heart here is the immediate gratification hunger and that long term hunger. That long term hunger will keep you patient and trusting. I am moved by this and will be buying my best friend this book for her birthday
"Your dreams in life will have greater meaning when they are tied to the betterment of your community." This was an absolutely beautiful interview and inspiring story! So grateful you shared your story, re-shifted your life for the betterment of your community and generations to come. Much Love!
Liking this video doesn't do it justice at all. Her story and work is amazing and such a gift to the world and her community
OMG, thankyou sooooo much @mariefoleo and @drtereraitrent… tears of gratitude and inspiration are pouring down my face….This story needs to be shared. I will share it now so others can receive the wealth of wisdom that you have shared. Thankyou, for reminding me about finding that answer to the greater hunger for a meaningful life, that it’s pointing us to something greater than we are. That’s been my whole life journey tooo, and my hearts journey to break the cycle of survival mentally and workaholism that has been in my family for many, many generations. I am a 2nd generation New Zealand born Chinese woman, and feel blessed to have been born there. My passion and legacy is to pass on the “baton of freedom”… to fearlessly follow your intuitive true self that is born abundant and free”. Much love and gratitude to you both 🙏🥰💖🌈💐
just cried my eyes out...
I read about Dr. Trent's story on your book, "Everything is Figureoutable", and was greatly inspired by it. but now, hearing her tell her story and the beautiful insights you highlighted, I could all but cry. thank god I work at home!
throughout the video I kept thinking "who am I to complain about my life, about the things I see as obstacles to achieving my goals, and about how unachievable my humble dreams are?" just look at this woman, this beautiful, strong, and wise woman and all that she achieved - I will never see my life the same way.
thank you, Marie, for your wonderful and inspiring book and for this interview with Dr. Trent. I don't believe in Heaven, but if there is one, your place there is already guaranteed. ;)
Sending you the biggest hug, Marina. xo - Team Forleo
Amazing. Im just imagining a teen with children being supported to revive her dreams to such incredible heights. She is a great woman. Nothing is impossible.
Marie, I want to buy her two books. Let me know how to get them. Cant get enough of her.
This made me cried and deeply touches my heart. Relate much to her story, got a 3 children at a very young age. Did not finish my study and no stable job to support our needs. And this time wanting to start and move forward to aim my goal and to pursue my dreams through education. Thank you for this episode this helps me a lot. More Success and God Bless you always Marie and to Dr. Tererai as well.
Sitting in a coffee shop trying not to cry. Chills throughout this whole video. Thank you.
What an amazing guest! Loving her perseverance & humility. What she had to overcome to change her life...just wow.
When I was watching this video I just ordered the book for me and my Wife from Amazon. I am in India in between lockdown and lots of deaths (world records in May2021) that are l happening around and yet I see the calling of my life clearly. Thank you and I wish a good luck to Dr Trent🙏
Such a touchstone of wisdom and purpose! So much that slides into place within the heart, philosophically and spiritually, hearing this conversation. Thank you, Dr. Tererai Trent and Marie Forleo.
PS: Now that I've finished watching this video (after replaying several parts!), in answer to the questions posed to viewers at the end:
~ The part that went home the deepest, for me, was that of how "If we believe in our dreams, Yes, we can achieve. If we believe in the dreams of others and create platforms for their opportunities, Yes, they can achieve their dreams."
Said by Dr. Tererai Trent and highlighted by Marie Forleo and her team.
~ Because both of those tenets are what I'm in the process of calibrating! So what I will do about it is to figure out how to weave these truths into a vocation (to be determined).
I love the tenacity, it is contagious. Thank you, Dr. Tererai!
Desire, belief, failure, consistency, hardwork, law of attraction, universe, everything in one story truly inspiring!!
Yes, I am crying while I watch this! So inspiring. Thank you Marie and Dr. Tererai
I can’t be the only one who was crying so much. Her Wisdom, her authenticity 👌. I m from South Africa and she has sparked something in me to keep dreaming & working toward that but most importantly dream for others as well 🙏
This is the first time I have come across this beautiful soul Dr. Trent and I just want to say thank you! She just became the lady who like in her own story, just reminded me to now go and fulfill my dreams for the greater good of others! Thank you x🙏🏾❤️
I can’t stop crying watching this video. I am so moved, it’s unbelievable how she got through
A powerful conversation with a powerful woman... and I also want to applaud Marie for her intentional, sincere presence in this interview... truly did it justice. Beautiful.
and I absolutely bawled when you revealed your news. 'We rise by lifting others.'
“The solution is in me” - that statement is so powerful and is the biggest of many takeaways from this amazing video! ♥️
Thank you! I looooooove this woman!!! Argh! She made me cry and listen and fly all at once! And I love you too Marie! Thank you!!!
This may be the single BEST video I've ever seen on TH-cam! THANK YOU! (wiping my eyes now)
The insight that struck me is the meaning of your dreams is define what you bring back to your community. I love this video and will continue to play it when I need direction .thank you Marie and Tererai
There were three main things that really resonated with me (but it was ALL wonderful!). The first being that you have to have the INTENTION. The second being that you have to have that BIG hunger. Which of course the two are related because your intention is born out of finding and recognizing your big hunger. And finally, this lead me to where it has finally occurred to me that the piece I have been missing, in feeling a fulfillment and wholeness in my work/career, has been the piece where I must include the betterment of my community as part of my vocation in life. I am 53 years old and I have had a successful career but I now know what I can do for at least the next 10 years to build up and help the community and city I live in to be a better place/the best place it can be. And I am going to DO IT!
HOLY S! please excuse the language Marie, but this is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. I almost busted out crying on the bus to work this morning watching this. Dr Trent what an honour it is to have you in our lives..I am lost for words! As a single mother who has just graduated from university, I was the first in my family. I have now been overwhelmed and scared about progressing into the next chapter in my career and I am starting to feel like who am I to follow my dreams, they are too big for me and I will never be smart enough to achieve them. after listening to you speak I know feel a sense of calm and ease. I feel you have ignited my fire to continue on my journey, and I can see myself holding the baton and sprinting towards the finish line. THANK YOU! I cannot wait to read your book Dr. Trent. and thank you Marie for always providing me with such useful and inspirational tools. regards, Michelle. x
Her story is incredibly amazing & profoundly inspiring! Thank you Marie for inviting her to your program and share to the world her stories that inspires women regardless of race.
She is such an incredible woman...beyond measure. Thank you for sharing your dreams and waking up not only women but men as well.
I am a man and your story is like the story of my mother who struggled a lot for her children just to give us a good education.True, education is the key to open the door of opportunities in life. I saw my mother in you and from your beautiful and inspiring stories.God bless you more...
This is a beautiful interview, and its timing has much more significance than you realise. A couple of days ago I saw Terarai on Oprah (that was filmed over 15 years ago) and now I see her with you, video uploaded yesterday ?!This is a sign!
Thank you Team Forleo. How she visualised getting on the plane, the deja vu. Wow. I’ve done that before! Manifestation works!
One day, I will meet team Forleo! I know I will!
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What a woman. Got a fix here. This interview got to be one of your best Marie. So deeply inspired. Nothing to add. Just got to put in practice more what this incredible woman shared. So humble and powerful. So full of humaness. I cried of course
Dr. Tererai Trent is simply amazing. She is one of the women who has inspired me to get my Masters of Social Work degree which i am working on now.
I'm so grateful for Dr Terarai Trent 🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thank you so much Marie Forleo for another opportunity to hear this amazing story. Thank you for your generosity towards those girls you will change lives and families (Marie Forleo). From the first time I heard this story I was so inspired an I've set really big goals. Dr Trent thank you so much for sharing your AMAZING journey and thank you for giving me a shoulder to lean on. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💕
Thank you Marie and Dr Tererai. Truly inspiring, what an amazing woman! Incredible story.
This interview will left its mark on me forever... thank you Marie and Dr. Trent 💖
OMG I am sobbing!!! I have seen her at Oprah years ago. This is an amazing story and I kept trying to think on what I would do (vision) to help in my community and I am passionate about shelter. I have been with this in my mind for a few months now, about shelter for women (for everyone, but women came to mind because I have a few women I know in their 50's struggling to pay rent). I have to figure out exactly what to do but THAT'S what came to my mind, when she was talking about vision that goes beyond ourselves (as per her mother's advice). No words to define her story, how amazing she is and the same goes to Marie!!! Marie, I am crying again and I can't believe you did this for these 7 girls!! THANK YOU!!!
33:07 not crying, not crying, not... gaaaaahhh I'M CRYYYYYYING
Thank you for giving us a voice. I am pushed at the edge of giving up but I can't because I must give my children the opportunity to dream dreams. God bless you.
This is one of my favourites videos on MarieTV... she reminded me a lot my grandmother...always make me cry but also make me think if this amazing woman could be patient, brave and persistent in the middle of all the awful situations that she had , definitely I can put myself back and keep going because the challenges in my life are nothing compared with hers
This is one amazing woman. To go from her home country to US would be scary enough for most people but to do what she did with her kids in tow work three jobs and gain her qualifications. I have no words. It has put me to shame when I make so many excuses and feel life is too hard
Less than 5 minutes in and I'm already crying.
Thank you for this episode Marie!
Dr. Tererai is a woman on a whole 'nutha level!
Thanks, Marie. I have shown this to my mom to make her feel empowered as well. Thanks for being you and helping us, specially women to believe in us.
Wow, Marie! What an incredibly moving interview. So much wisdom and inspiration! At many points, it made me cry. Of all the many nuggetts of wisdom I heard (and there are many!!), I think that the one that struck me the strongest is the one when Dr Trent says that to know our true passion, the dream we are called to individually, we need to find the answer to the question 'What breaks your heart?'. This question does indeed seem to cut straight to the very core of who we are.
Once again, thank you so much for this beautiful moment. May you both be blessed!
I watched this a year ago and cried my eyes off and I’m about to do it again, what an AMAZING woman !!!
I watch this video every time I need a little emotional boost. And every time I get chills!!!!
I am currently in b-school and had to re-watch this video. There is so much packed into this interview and this wonderful woman. I have marked minute 28 and listened to it several times. Defining and finding that great hunger for a meaningful life that is within ALL of us. I have bookmarked this for life! Thanks so much, Marie and your amazing team!
What a powerful and profound story !!! such an incredible woman ! Dr Tererai, you would keep on inspiring millions on this planet. such a great content !!!! thank you .
Listening this 4th time since yesterday.Her story shook me from inside and asking me just one question,who the hell are you to complain for anything?
This makes me miss my abuelita so much. She always had amazing stories to tell and inspire me. It’s so important to share the growth our elders have for us. Especially those who have overcome so much.
Wasn’t planning to cry ugly tears this morning while getting ready for the day. So beautiful! What I am most fascinated by is her mother and grandmother’s words of wisdom to visualize her dreams and to write them down. The fact that they were born into poverty and not allowed to have dreams however knew the importance of visualization is phenomenal.
This was incredibly powerful! Dr. Trent is a phenomenally courageous woman!
A wonderful story indeed. It literarily brought tears to my eyes because I can relate with every single experience in her story. I was passed down the Baton of poverty too. But I decided to change my story with dogged resolution. It was not easy. I went into medical school to study medicine and surgery at age 37years with 4 children. It looked so impossible, there were times I was afraid and thought I'd crash under this heavy burden. My passion and desire to give my 4girls a better life kept me on. I didn't want to pass the same baton of poverty to them. Going through medical school and having to pay the school fees myself was like going through hell. I also had their school fees to pay. So I had to simultaneously do business with going through medical school. God saw me through. Today, I am a medical doctor.
I will not give up as I have also enrolled into residency program..
I believe "where there is a will there is a way" I'm not there yet, as I have a community of women I lead to help them achieve their dreams too. I feel I owe my community, the community of women in Nigeria that responsibility.
I promised myself if I can go through,(God sees me through) I'll help other women too.
The burden is enormous, I trust God to help me to be able to do more.
Great story!
This is the best video I have ever seen. It's such a gift. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
This has been the most heart opening tear jerking espoide I have ever had the honor or watching your beautiful gift to these 7 girls tugged deeply at my heart the words of Dr. Tererai Trent really made me see my passion which has always been to help children, women, any individuals who are feeling less then they are.....I am so committed my passion is now a LION
It was so inspiring! I nearly started crying. Dr. Tererai Trent is such a great great example of a person who chases after her dreams! My biggest takeaway that we need to have our own dreams that burn like fire our soul! We need to chase them after, not to forget because of circumstances, because of age and so on. We need to have a vision and do everything we can to make dreams happen! Thanks, Marie for such a big inspiration!
I love this woman... And this is an ugly cry at work... OMG.. every interview she gives is always beyond amazing..and she speaks to your soul..and insist that you stand in your awesomeness!! Who are we to let her down? #iammysisterskeeper #sisterskeeper