Overview: Which challenge is greater, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or raising six kids? What if three of those kids were adopted? What if your mountain climbing training grounds were as flat as Florida? What if you told yourself that you weren't capable of either? At 16 years old, Simone Knego's boyfriend told her she was fat. She believed it just as many girls do. 7 in 10 girls grow up believing that they're inferior in some way. It's not just about appearance; it's an all-encompassing yearning to be normal-a need to conform. Why do 35% of Americans believe in aliens, but only 4% of women worldwide believe they're beautiful? It's not a matter of fact; it's believing. And if it's simply about belief, we need not change ourselves but instead change how we see ourselves. Simone Knego has wowed audiences globally with her TEDx Talk, "T.A.L.K.ing To Kids About Bias." Now, two-time TEDX Speaker Simone takes to the stage to discuss a simple shift in mindset, yet another idea worth spreading. Simone's speech elevates every chair in the auditorium to 19,000 feet in her story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Take every step with her and relive the mental exhaustion as Simone reminds us of the mountains we've climbed and forgotten and the summit we're about to face. Learner Objectives: Event Details: Tuesday, May 23 Class Cost: Free Code of Conduct:
3:30p - 4:30p ET / 12:30p - 1:30p PT
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Want More from GDI? GDI offers a variety of ways you can join our community! Whether you are brand new to tech or want to advance the experience you've already racked up, we have something for you. When you join as a member, you develop your own pathway to develop code, confidence, and community. If you just want to get your feet wet or want a personal coach to land your dream job, GDI has memberships to match your interest, availability, and budget. Learn more here. Code of Conduct: Girl Develop It is focused on providing opportunities for women and non-binary individuals to learn web and software development, but our classes and events are open to all genders and identities. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for all to learn to code and every attendee is expected to uphold our Code of Conduct (http://www.https://girldevelopit.com/code-of-conduct/).
