How do you stand out from the crowd? When you think about what makes you different — you may feel ashamed, guarded or even proud. But just remember, the things that make you unique are what other people can learn from! ✨ In this #ThrowbackThursday, we’re taking another look at award-winning journalist Mariana Atencio’s (@marianaatencio) inspiring TEDx Talk. While speaking at TEDxUniversityofNevada, Atencio described her childhood in Venezuela where her parents aspired for her to have a broader view of the world — and that mean traveling to the US for different educational experiences. While she mostly felt like an outsider, she later realized that by embracing the qualities that made her different, she could also begin to appreciate the differences in others. “We are all different,” Atencio says. “We are all quirky, and unique, and that is what makes us wonderfully human.” Want to learn more? Visit the link in our bio to watch her full talk. PS — Tell us about one of your special qualities (or tag someone you know and tell them) in the comments 👇 #tbt #hispanicheritagemonth #TED #TEDTalks #mentalhealth #confidence