Our whole lives we are told that strength will help us endure life’s battles. Most of us love a good superhero story out of admiration for their strength. Black women don’t have to wish for this trait—society has already told us that we have to be the strongest in the room. Enter the “strong, independent, black woman” stereotype. But that strength comes at a price and we need a healthier model. Real strength actually comes from the courage to show up as ourselves.
Tobi Gbile is a driven storyteller who combines her individuality with her experience in the fashion, TV, and music industries. Currently based in Los Angeles as the Product Marketing Manager for the monumental and influential adidas x IVY PARK collaboration, and Talent Manager of rising North Carolina based artist TGBEAM. Additionally, a published teen fiction novelist of the "The Stunnerz", co-host of the pop culture podcast The Weekly Baecay, and the editor behind Girl With Purple Gucci’s. Featured on Season 2 of the MTV International show "Video Love", analyzing today's most iconic music videos. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
