Statement I made for TEDxBrussels…
It’s through a combination of circumstances I found myself involved in the TEDx crew. Already fond of TED talks, I signed up for the first event at the parliament in 2009 and few days before the event, I heard that the organizers were looking actively for volunteers.
At that time, it was sold out to 500 attendees with 500 more still on the waiting list. I made my choice, gave up my seat and certainly made the day to somebody unknown, and went into this exciting experience.
This earned me a guaranteed free seat for the next event. So, last summer I received a reminder saying that I can book a free spot and be part of the audience as promised. And once again I gave that seat but this time to my friend and rather chose to volunteer again, with no regret !
As a volunteer, I was appointed for the Twitter Wall and Bibi Russel’s fashion show. I had the chance to meet and know more about Bibi Russel, a Bangladeshi fashion designer, an astounding woman who is doing a remarkable job. I ironed more than 20 marvelous silk outfit pieces for the catwalk. Although small my contribution was, I still feel I contributed in my own way to support the works done by over 2000 Bangladeshi women and that means a lot. Next step, take the Thalys to Paris to get that beautiful handmade blue silk outfit 😉
Bibi Russel
TEDx experience is all about meeting other peers, other people who believe in and want to make the world a better place. It gives us an opportunity to contribute to something that we care so much about and naturally making new friends in the process.
A terrific, amazing experience and can’t wait till the next one!!