The art of storytelling | Leneisa Parks | TEDxMissouriS&T

Leneisa Parks shared the tales of triumph and woe of underrepresented communities and how individuals and groups built their own narratives and chose to reject narratives that were created for them. She presented about the art of storytelling, and explained that there is power in our own books of life where we must choose to be authors, and not just readers. Leneisa Parks, student success specialist in graduate studies at Missouri S&T, has worked closely with ethnic minorities, international populations, low-socioeconomic status communities, and mentally and physically disabled youth throughout her career and world travels. Parks earned a degree in international business from Northwest Missouri State University and hopes to “inspire others to pick up the pen of intentionality and move from being passive readers to active writers in the novel of their lives.” 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

[@cparks9907]

Ms. Parks is an outstanding young WOG that I am so humbled to know. At this point in her young life, she has already surpassed me in so many ways. Fair thee well my Daughter...fair thee well my Legacy!!!

[@mesganajackson6172]

THATS MY BEST FRIEND!!!!!!

[@maryannpulley3111]

Leni what a phenomenal story by a special woman. Thank you for the reminder to be careful writing the wrong story about how special each of God's people are to Him.

[@maryannpulley3111]

Leni your ancestors have been telling stories for many years. Love and God's blessings to you! Aunt Mary Ann

[@nnekaedwards6147]

Very powerful presentation! This really spoke to me! I loved the common diversity (especially) and compassion thread running through all of the accounts! I'm surprised there weren't more thumbs-up for this very poignant moment in time. Well done, young lady!

[@arleensmith237]

Leni, what a wonderful job...well done. May God continue to bless you in all you do, love Arlene Smith

[@rangtaluck]

Only few chosen ones passby this video!!
You are lucky snd blessed 🍀🍀

[@GlendaGrahamWalton]

Nice narrative. I look forward to sharing this video with my students. It relates to two course I teach, Communication and Diversity.

[@sirajummunira902]

Our action, our works all are part of a story 💖 thank you for such wonderful words.

[@anzupathak9655]

Great job Leni 😍..

[@valeriebwilliams701]

my 3rd grade Teacher was a blessing too