In today's episode we meet writer, speaker, and advocate for causes including feminism, youth empowerment, and literacy - Adora Svitak. Adora quite famously delivered the speech “What Adults Can Learn from Kids” at TED aged just 12.

Since delivering it in 2010 the speech has received more than 5 million views on TED.com alone, and been translated into more than 40 different languages. Her passion for amplifying the voices of youth led her to organize a team of students to produce a TEDx event for youth, TEDxRedmond.

Called one of the "30 Top Thinkers Under 30" and "an activist for feminism, liberal politics, and youth-oriented causes by Pacific Standard Magazine, her latest book, “Speak Up! Speeches by young people to empower and inspire” celebrates 45 speeches by children and teenagers who have stood up for causes they passionately believe in and challenged adults in power to take note.

During the course of this interview we explore what adults can learn from kids… and much more, including:

- What led to Adora delivering such a powerful and thought provoking speech

- The shocking realisation about how education is discussed and formulated, hint: there are no kids involved!

- Adora’s advice on learning… it’s a continual process and comes from everywhere not just our elders

- The importance of creating community

- Speaking our truth… why it’s so important for our youth’s voices to be heard and how we can encourage and develop that

- The importance of perspective and inclusivity when considering the future

- Passion above economics: balancing career options to make it easier for young people to see how they can earn a living following their passion

- How preserving an encouraging childhood inquisitiveness, adventure and passion builds confidence and trust in self

- Keeping young people engaged in education… an insider's view

Plus so much more!

Learn more about Adora:

https://www.adorasvitak.com/

Watch her TED Talk “What Adults Can Learn from Kids”

https://youtu.be/V-bjOJzB7LY

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