Turning paralysis into purpose: Using adversity to achieve success | Ali Ingersoll | TEDxUNCPembroke
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2024
- Ali Ingersoll is living proof that we all have the power to keep moving forward despite the circumstances surrounding us. Becoming paralyzed after a tragic accident at just 27 years old, she would endure years of painful hospital treatments and diagnoses that would nearly end her life. However, she would eventually discover how to embrace her physical paralysis differently and transform her new physical reality to uncover hidden and extraordinary opportunities.
In Ali’s TEDx talk, she’ll share her story and reveal her idea worth spreading which serves as a testament to the power of resilience and boundless potential that lies within each of us. As long as we take 100% responsibility to persevere, our next chapter in life will reveal itself as it should even if it may not be immediately obvious in the moment. Ali’s message will inspire us that whatever obstacles or adversity we may be faced with each day, there is always opportunity to KEEP MOVING FORWARD. Ali’s life took an unexpected turn when a tragic accident left her paralyzed. While she grappled with feelings of hopelessness and through 7 years of treatments, she was convinced her life had reached its end. Rather than succumbing to despair though, she would eventually experience a self-discovery that would empower her to shift her thinking and find the courage to keep moving forward despite her paralysis.
Ali’s story serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the boundless potential that lies within each of us, regardless of the challenges we face to transform visible challenges into extraordinary opportunities. Sharing her message and insights now as a professional speaker and disability consultant, Ali travels the world advocating for disability inclusion and inspiring people to harness the power of purpose and persistence to keep moving forward despite adversity. She’s known as the “Energizer Bunny on Wheels 2.0,” “Quirky Quad,” and Ms. Wheelchair America. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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4 years advocating for power chair seat elevators. Until this video I had no idea people like you put in such a huge effort for this CRITICAL need. From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU!!!!
thank you so much for the kind words. There are thousands of us putting in effort every day :-)
What's so beautiful about this talk is that even though Ali Ingersoll is sharing her deeply personal, unique story, she shares takeaways that everyone -everyone! - can learn from and apply to their own personal story 💛
we are all in this ride of life together and the more we authentically share, the more I believe we authentically grow. Thank you Sarah for all your support always.
Ali is such a badass. I have witnessed firsthand that Ali has one gear and that is full throttle, constantly moving forward.
I do have one gear… I will rest when I'm older :-)
So many wonderful quotes to continue processing and practicing! "It wasn’t until I replaced my power to control with my power to let go that I started to move forward."
I remind myself of that quote every day :-)
I've known this unbelievably strong woman since childhood and am in awe of her strength, grace, intelligence, and beauty.
that means the world. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video.
Inspiration, Humor and life lessons rolled up into one smart package. Ali pushes everyone around her to find the best in themselves.
"so can you" 👏what a pleasure to know you and get to know your story. Mental paralysis is real, especially after trauma (physical or otherwise) and you have so much to share to help others. Thank you for being brave enough to put this talk together!
I love Ali's sense of humor. And her passion to advocate for herself and others.
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and having a sense of humor is what keeps me moving forward each day :-)
Ali's vulnerability gives us permission to look at the dark areas in our own lives and challenges us to rise again. So courageous!
thank you so much for watching. It's challenging to talk about the dark areas of life, but we all experience them
Ali's leadership message is so genuine and impactful. It only takes 16 minutes to change your perspective!
you completely made my day with this comment. Now onto writing a book :-)
Thanks for showing us what real success and happiness look like wrapped up in a meaningful life's purpose and responsibility for it--all the best for your speaking engagements and keep making people laugh!
I have an athlete, that I have known from 6 weeks out from his amputation, join our swim team. Before his 1st practice I pulled him aside and asked him to be patient with his new teammates, as they are going to ask about why he has one leg, which was a traumatic accident, and simply say that it was a bad accident.
The letting go that you mentioned is a large part of the healing process mentally.
I told him that people ask me all the time what happened to me, answer the question, let go, and move forward.
Your TedTalk reminded me the sit down I had with the athlete to help him start letting go and moving forward.
Great Ted Talk
thank you so much for sharing the story Wes
Ali Ingersoll is strong, wise, and beautiful. Keep on inspiring people, Ali! You're good at it.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ali at last years NSA Conference. I was stunned by her humor, positivity, beauty and compassion. This is such a powerful talk and a reminder to ALL OF US that by taking 100% responsibility of ourselves we can make a HUGE difference in our lives and the world around us. Bravo...APPLAUSE APPLAUSE Ali...
wow, such a beautiful comment and was so amazing conference last year as well. I do hope to see you there this year :-)
If Ali had time to write a book, it would be a best seller. I will be watching this again.
Each time I listen to this talk I get something new out of it.
Thank you Nellie ... Ted would have cut me off after 18 minutes, but there are so many things we can all learn from each other :-)
I'm glad my sister Marcey sent me this. Perfect timing. Things aren't going well. Let go & move forward
sometimes we have to live in the moments that are not great, but keep in mind what our future self wants our present self to be aware of as well. We do the best we can in the moments that are most challenging
Brave and beautiful, you continue to shine! Thank you for inspiring all of us.
This is an empowering testimony from Ali for everyone. There are so many elements that connect from insurance issues to self fulfillment and encouragement. A must listen to podcast.
Ali is a joy. Her take on happiness and understanding of happiness is an important lesson. Her strength through her nightmarish struggles is more than inspiring it is a bookmark to transformation in my life.
onto the book Next:-) thank you so much for listening
You are so incredible! Everyone can benefit from Ali's inspirational message- keep moving forward!
Ali, you have constantly amazed others with your drive to recover from multiple medical traumas! Your story illustrates the power of your mind to push forward at all costs. Your work advocating for others is making a significant positive difference! BRAVO!
We're all in this together and you have been so instrumental to help me get here throughout my journey :-)
Continue the fight and keep making the world a better place for everyone!
that's why wake up each day… To pay it forward so others and the younger generation can live in a better world.
I’m fortunate to have known Ali my whole life, she’s like a sister to me, and it broke my heart when she had her accident. I was shocked by her will, her determination, and her fighting spirit to overcome such an enormous obstacle. She opens up about some dark moments here but when I’ve spoken with her over the years she always had a fighter’s outlook. I can’t keep up with Ali, she’s a force of nature and we can all draw inspiration from her. And I don’t know anyone more frank than Ali, she pulls no punches. What a great TED talk, I just subscribed thanks to her
My friend, my family... Thank you so much for the support of comment and can't wait to see you again in Miami soon :-)
Awesome job Ali! You're an unrelenting force in our disability community! Thank you for all your work! Excellent talk!! 💚♿️💪
I love your analogy about mental paralysis. Many times in my life I have been in that state. I'm going to write "Keep Moving Forward" on a Post-it & stick it on my mirror!❤
I love that technique about post-its. I've done my whole life and after my paralysis I have digital post it :-)
Even in just a few exchanges and now watching your TEDx Talk, you have left an indelible imprint on my life. I am profoundly grateful for your confirmation to release control, feel, and simply be. Thank you.
thank you so much for your kind words and I hope to be writing a book by the end of the year :-)
Yaaaaaasssssss Queeeeen! So proud and grateful to know you!! Keep showing me what’s possible!! ❤️🔥
proud and grateful to call you my friend as well and we are all in this crazy ride of life together.
I had the pleasure of seeing this talk live! Ali is so inspirational and embodies her message. Her message reminds us that we can all overcome if we are willing to choose a different perspective on our hardships. This message is timely, encouraging and hope filled!
hope keeps us moving forward even in the darkest of times :-)
Have had the pleasure of working with Ali for a couple of years and I always enjoy listening to her, and learning something new. You make life richer Ali, keep it going! I'll be passing this on to many people!
you are so sweet. Thank you for taking the time to watch it, comment, and passing into your network. It really does mean so much to me.
This is such a powerfully, transparent and authentic talk. Thank you for sharing your story @Ali and inspiring all of us to know that regardless of circumstance there's always opportunity to move forward. What a wonderful talk!
thank you for all your support Kevin and helping me bring my dreams into a NOW reality
Ali is such a real and incredible human. Her authenticity is her greatest strength and the reason why we feel an instant connection. So privileged to know you friend, you are a true warrior.❤
privileged to know you as well and thank you for all of your support
Ali is a light and inspiration. I am so amazed at her journey, her courage, her honesty, and her tenacity. She is an amazing human and I am so proud to call her my friend!
thank you my friend. Your words mean so much.
This story just blew me away. I could feel everything she said. You just didn't stop when so many others would have. What a lesson in resilience!
thank you so much :-) Your support means the world.
Ali has done so much to help the disability community and this talk shows just a few examples of her commitment and dedication. She gives people a new perspective on life in such a fun and exciting way. I hope I get to see more of her talks here
your support, there are no words for the support you have offered throughout my whole life :-)
What a story, what a woman, what a great life fully lived and shared. Thank you Ali!
you are an incredible force of nature yourself Sharron
Great talk and so relatable! As a quadriplegic, I understand these concepts. Ali does a masterful job of putting her experiences together into a formula for happiness, success and responsibility with reality and humor baked in. Great job!
Thank you Sheri ... Your support over the years has been amazing and so grateful to have you my life.
Ali, Thank you for sharing your story. The ability to regroup, re-frame and refocus is amazing and it sounds like adversity (tons and tons of it) has made you more and more resilient and have helped countless others find their inner strength.
you helped me in so many ways over the years Mark make some really tough decisions and I will be eternally grateful
Met Ali on the dance floor at a conference in Orlando. She is fearless and such a great ambassador spreading needed education. Very inspiring! She is a wonderful writer, I enjoy her observations.
I really appreciate the support and I hope we meet on the dance floor again in August
Ali continues to inspire us all! She is an advocate, a friend to all, courageous, a go getter....and she is guaranteed to make you laugh! Keep being the amazing you, Ali, and move mountains! We are so proud of you! Great speech!!
I greatly appreciate that and proud to call you my friend. Thank you for watching
Ali shows us that it isn't just the story, but the authenticity behind it. This is an AMAZING talk!!! Ali gave us just a piece of what she has to tell and I look forward to hearing more! Ali - Thank you so much for sharing with us and for inspiring us to keep moving forward - no matter what.
Very inspiring and enlightening. Thank you. She rocked this! May we all be healed and blessed. 🙏🏾✨️
I appreciate all you do for others! Thank you for fighting this fight!
Trish, I appreciate everyone in my life and all they do for me as well, the least I can do is pay it forward to them :-)
Wonderful talk Ali. Keep pushing forward and solving. You are an inspiration to others.
I appreciate it Stan. I draw my inspiration from others, which helps me to keep moving forward
love how engaging the speaker was.
You are powerful, strong, and outright a BAD CHICK!!! Keep us all on our toes, thanks for being you!!
I feel the same way about you. I'm so glad you came into my life and thank you so much for the beautiful comment.
Ali is truly special, and AMAZING 🤩 I’m honored to know her, and can call her, friend … her journey, and kind heart to share her story is an inspiration for all! WOW! Thank you Ali!
I feel lucky to be part of such an amazing NSA North Carolina group. Thank you for all you do and watching Larry
I AM PROUD OF YOU IS THE LEAST I CAN SAY ALI. You are the leader that you are due to the remarkable efforts that you continue to make. I love you and keep going.
thank you so much for the incredibly kind, and I could not do what I do without the help of so many others.
Ali, you are amazing! I'm just seeing your talk now. Keep trucking along! You remind me of someone that I admired so much who lived through much of the same things you are. I'm sending you lots of love and hugs!
Ali - you are awesome. Always bringing your energy warmth and humour to all you do and how you do it. Love this. Love your soul, attitude, energy and impact!
you have been instrumental in so many ways in my life Christine. Thank you for all your support
What an incredible journey and inspiration for us all! Ali, thanks for sharing your deeply personal story and words of encouragement and hope!
Amazing courage , self-discipline and drive.
You are so incredibly resilient. Thank you for sharing your story. Your strength is something we can all learn from!
Thank you Alicia. It was such a pleasure to meet you at the event and I hope we get to connect again soon.
LOVE this! Ali is the BEST
I was there at the time of the accident and experienced all of Ali's and the whole family's phases in life. It was and is very hard to deal with this situation. I therefore commend Ali and the whole family for overcoming this fate. I have the utmost respect for Ali for not giving up and for finding a very successful path to her new life. What an achievement!
appreciate the support and you taking the time to watch :-) thank you so much
I felt so connected to the speaker’s experiences.
Ali you are incredible in all ways!!! You defy all odds...you ARE STRENGTH in all ways! Keep shattering those ceilings sweet friend!
In a world of self-pity Ali shines with her determination to succeed, and in helping others facing adversities like her improve their quality of life. What an inspiration for all!
Thank you so much Marissa. That means the world that you watch this and made a comment. Miss all of you
Ali learned so much from this presentation.
Ali you are spectacular in every way. Strong, resilient, bright and funny. But most of all inspiring. Blessed to call you family. Keep going girl-moment by moment, inch by inch.
thank you Christine. Thank you for watching, thank you for being there, and thank you for getting through some of my hardest times when I was first injured
What an inspiring lady !!!!!
I cannot even process, just yet, what i have just watched. What a wonderful young lady... I'm letting it all sink in. I wish Ali everything good going forward x
thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video and I can't tell you what it means that you left a comment :-)
Thank you for reminding us that life is dynamic and we have the power to make real change!!!
and you are doing that in real time to my dear! Proud to call you my friend
Love this!!! Beautifully inspirational and bejeweled with brilliant humor. Wonderful gave me chills. Thank you.
Letting go/control ❤️
my humor coach :-) love having you in my life.
Your story is so inspirational. You are an amazing woman
Awesome job Ali! Keep moving forward and showing us all the way.
I was moved to tears by this talk. Very brave Ali
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch this. It means a lot.
i wish more people could hear this, superb speaker
Ali, thank you for sharing story. Very inspiring. Inspiration to all people whether you have a disability or not.
that's always my goal… To help inspire everyone to keep moving forward in their own lives
What an inspiration for overcoming adversity and becoming your own self-advocate!
we all have her own lived authentic experiences of life and we all have many different ways to overcome adversity to make it our superpower :-)
Brava, Ali!! Great talk from the personal to the universal. Si se puede!
thank you dear friend :-) glad to have you in my life in so many ways
What an amazing speech and lesson! Really puts into perspective how important it can be to take back control and be responsible for not only the negative things but also the positive aspects of our lives.
thank you for taking the time to watch this and offering your insights.
The personal anecdotes were very relatable.
Fascinating testimony! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for sharing your story and wisdom Ali. Your guidance on the path to joy resonates. It truly is about taking ownership of what we can control and letting go of the rest.
This was a great reminder to stay positive.
This is a powerful story, delivered by a powerful speaker that will leave you with powerful reflections.
I appreciate the incredibly kind words John. You have been such an inspiration to me.
This topic is so relevant for me personally Ali .
I was actually searching for a talk like this and here we are !
thanks so much for your kind words
Absolutely AMAZING, ALi. You are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you so much!
This was so, so good. I am so happy that someone else uses dark humor to get through this life.
oh yes dark humor all the way :-)
Beautifully delivered
As always, Ali is amazing, thoughtful and personal. Great work!
thank you so much. It means so much you took the time to watch this :)
Amazing, inspirational, badass woman right here - proud of you, Ali! Thank you for sharing your story and motivating all of us!
I'm so proud to know you too and thank you so much for the incredibly supportive comment.
What an amazingly polished and inspirational story told by an incredible individual!
I greatly appreciate the beautiful comment. I get inspired by all of these comments and it helps me to keep moving forward
Just absolutely great speech.
mom, there are no words except to express that you and dad have pulled me through my darkest times
Grateful to have heard this
Great session and message. Keep up the great work Ali!
many many thanks Don :-)
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your story. Love the Permobil Power Chair!
This talk was incredibly inspiring Ali
Amazing delivery and storytelling!
This is a must-watch for everyone. Sharing this Ali
thank you 🙂
Yes go Ali!!
I’m going to share this with all my friends Ali
that's amazing thank you so much
The speaker’s energy was amazing.
Such a powerful message!
Go Ali Go!
Thank you !!!
So very brave and very believable. Keep moving forward!
thanks for taking the time to watch John and I really appreciate it
This is exactly what I needed to hear today..
I'm so happy to hear that. It is always important me to help people through their toughest days.
Powerful talk. Awesome perspective on processing disability. I don't know if I've ever listened to a talk where I was left with so many questions wanting to hear more about stories briefly mentioned!
much appreciated and the book will come out within the next 9 to 10 month :-)