I Like Myself, America and You Can't Stop Me. | Quinta Brunson | TEDxUCSD

2016 ж. 17 Шіл.
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In this talk, Brunson discusses her role and experience in the entertainment industry as well as the way in which advertisements influence the way we perceive ourselves. She challenges us to view our world with a critical eye because the “new and honest perspectives are what build the future.”
Quinta Brunson is a video producer and Development Partner at Buzzfeed Motion Pictures. The Philadelphia native joined Buzzfeed in early 2015 and within a year, she was the first BFMP producer to be signed uner contract to write, direct, star, and produce her own projects within the media company’s studio division. Quinta recently wrapped shooting on her own series “Broke,” a show shw wrote and starred in about three friends who move to Los Angeles with big dreams and empty wallets. Prior to joining Buzzfeed, Quinta released her first viral project in 2014 with “The Girl Who’s Never Been on a Nice Date.” The series went viral on both KZhead and Instagram and was one of the first of its kind to gain a huge, viral fan base across social platforms. Quinta is a Second City Chicago alum and currently lives in Los Angeles.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • this girl went from making 6 second videos on the internet to giving a ted talk. damn quinta out here wining

    @jolp9799@jolp97997 жыл бұрын
    • jollie Park .

      @brookearkle8796@brookearkle87966 жыл бұрын
    • 'Quinn' = 5, so 6 second vids to 5 = a downward trend. Kidding ;)

      @soundgardener4940@soundgardener49405 жыл бұрын
    • She's sharing her experience so others can overcome insecurities. Its called growing and becoming the best version of yourself.

      @onamiilove777@onamiilove7774 жыл бұрын
    • baby girl is a genus

      @prentissbelton7508@prentissbelton75084 жыл бұрын
    • And now with a hit TV show

      @dianacampos9435@dianacampos94352 жыл бұрын
  • I saw this in my recommended and dude I am glad this came up. I didn't even know Quinta had even done an TedTalk

    @leena8600@leena86007 жыл бұрын
    • Leena that's exactly what happened to me right now! I looked at the thumbnail and was like "it's not Quinta, is it???"

      @ayano746@ayano7467 жыл бұрын
    • Me too

      @queenvictoria8947@queenvictoria89477 жыл бұрын
    • Ayano S Same!

      @elenafariabelisario@elenafariabelisario7 жыл бұрын
    • Leena right! me too.

      @venusnepheteria7534@venusnepheteria75347 жыл бұрын
    • Same! also same name!

      @leena1658@leena16587 жыл бұрын
  • I'm a simple person. I see Quinta, I click.

    @ababy5334@ababy53347 жыл бұрын
  • Her friend Justin invited her to buzzfeed and now he writes with her on Abbott. That’s so awesome

    @prettytwistedd@prettytwistedd Жыл бұрын
    • That's so cool, I didn't realize that! Her shorts with Justin on Buzzfeed were always my favs so it makes sense she still has a working relationship with him on Abbott, that show is awesome!

      @ylw31@ylw312 ай бұрын
  • ‘Abbott Elementary’ is an instant CLASSIC ✨ Great writing, Perfect cast, funny positive spicy! Quinta Brunson is a gem 💎

    @GaiaCarney@GaiaCarney2 жыл бұрын
    • FACTS!!!

      @TheBestRoseinTexas@TheBestRoseinTexas2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, I came here after watched the abbot elementary schools, and I love the stories. I found this TEDx and hooked by the idea. Like our self and confident with our perspective that she said is trully important. 7 years till now, we still strugling with the beauty-image, but yeah somehow the world move to the good side and more appreciate the values.

      @indahprimad@indahprimad Жыл бұрын
  • My dream is to give a Ted talk

    @itsallgood5314@itsallgood53147 жыл бұрын
    • I believe you will.

      @karlaadame7288@karlaadame72887 жыл бұрын
    • It's all good Same.

      @km-spongebobswaggerpants3013@km-spongebobswaggerpants30137 жыл бұрын
    • You can do it, nothing is impossible :)

      @quango6214@quango62147 жыл бұрын
    • Me too

      @adilarifqa1261@adilarifqa12617 жыл бұрын
    • You will do it. Anything, you desire. Go after it!

      @arieljj4896@arieljj48967 жыл бұрын
  • DAMN GIRL!!! clicked RIGHT when I saw quinta even though I wasn't sure it was buzzfeed quinta.

    @joannewini@joannewini7 жыл бұрын
    • it is quinta from buzzfeed

      @coralinestas@coralinestas7 жыл бұрын
    • YEEES

      @bozumoyo3277@bozumoyo32777 жыл бұрын
    • winihoney SAME!! So excited when I saw it actually was her!

      @Lauragreat913@Lauragreat9137 жыл бұрын
    • winihoney SAAAMMMEEE

      @majesticafpenguin2669@majesticafpenguin26696 жыл бұрын
    • SAME

      @marsrigger2641@marsrigger26414 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta's an incredible role model for many young women! Congrats!!

    @AM-pm5ux@AM-pm5ux7 жыл бұрын
    • Bullshit! She's a horrid role model

      @CombateArmsOndraya@CombateArmsOndraya7 жыл бұрын
    • +Ondraya How is she a "horrid role model"????

      @deaf-tomcat@deaf-tomcat7 жыл бұрын
    • funkydirection Do you keep up with her other activities? She's a whiner. If you want something in life, no matter what it is, don't complain about how something is unfair, just get up and go get it.

      @CombateArmsOndraya@CombateArmsOndraya7 жыл бұрын
    • Ondraya as if you've never complained before. Everyone gets stressed along the way

      @sams517@sams5177 жыл бұрын
    • Sam S I complained once then my Uncle took me aside, gave me a stern talking to and set me straight. It's tough love for a tough world. It's just something you have to get used to.

      @CombateArmsOndraya@CombateArmsOndraya7 жыл бұрын
  • me: How do I become Quinta? * ignoring Quinta on the importance of self love

    @ididntshaveforthisbo2167@ididntshaveforthisbo21677 жыл бұрын
  • Her hair looks awesome

    @Robbie1308@Robbie13087 жыл бұрын
  • I don't care for Buzzfeed but I really love Quinta :)

    @Iyana@Iyana6 жыл бұрын
  • When I watched Abbott Elementary, I thought Quinta was funny. Watching this, I realize she is so much more. Absolutely phenomenal. I await her appearances at women's conferences as the main speaker. She should be reaching more. I believe she will. Keep your eye on her.

    @ttjj6477@ttjj64772 жыл бұрын
  • "Touch your skin for me right now." I literally screamed lol

    @momohamed4907@momohamed49077 жыл бұрын
    • HA SAME

      @riti184@riti1843 жыл бұрын
  • I think Everyone loves Quinta

    @kailee5575@kailee55757 жыл бұрын
  • and now shes an executive producer of her own show

    @awacisse2775@awacisse27752 жыл бұрын
  • I see Quinta so I click ❤️

    @mauhuff@mauhuff7 жыл бұрын
  • Who's here after her hard work/tenacity leading to Abbott Elementary? YES!!!!

    @terracottawellness1561@terracottawellness15612 жыл бұрын
    • ‘Abbott Elementary’ is an instant CLASSIC ✨ Great writing, Perfect cast, funny positive spicy! Quinta Brunson is a gem 💎

      @GaiaCarney@GaiaCarney2 жыл бұрын
  • Yessssss beautiful black woman represent✊✊✊ love Quinta QUEEN👑👑👑

    @MissCleopatraMonroe@MissCleopatraMonroe7 жыл бұрын
  • I love Quinta 💛

    @mayarobinson4033@mayarobinson40337 жыл бұрын
    • Ondraya no I love her because she's and intelligent human being and she's somebody that I would want to be like some day. Why are you calling her racist and weak minded?

      @mayarobinson4033@mayarobinson40337 жыл бұрын
    • Maya Robinson She's racist because she's anti-white. She's weak minded because the only people suffering from what she talks about are those with a low iq. If you look around smart people know they are great and love themselves because they are smart. Intelligence is the only thing that matter.

      @CombateArmsOndraya@CombateArmsOndraya7 жыл бұрын
    • Ondraya where'd you get the idea that she was anti-white and I think she was saying it's hard to love yourself as a black girl in America because when she was growing up she didn't see any one like her on any tv shoes or magazines...(l

      @mayarobinson4033@mayarobinson40337 жыл бұрын
    • Maya Robinson Through her other work and exposure. Also, if you notice there aren't a lot of Korean girls either, you know what they do? They get over it and live their life.

      @CombateArmsOndraya@CombateArmsOndraya7 жыл бұрын
    • Ondraya look I'm not saying i don't love myself just because of the simple fact that I'm just telling you her perspective. Chill

      @mayarobinson4033@mayarobinson40337 жыл бұрын
  • SHES ON TED???? 👏👏👏😍😍

    @youngfiji7752@youngfiji77527 жыл бұрын
    • yes mamita ! she is

      @PHlophe@PHlophe7 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta is such a strong and beautiful human mentally and physically ❤

    @jasminemoore6620@jasminemoore66207 жыл бұрын
  • The funny thing is that following quinta started from seeng how confident she was about her natural self before knowing all of this about her, it actually helped

    @saramendes6172@saramendes61727 жыл бұрын
  • Shes so eloquent. I love her to death.

    @JazPrice@JazPrice7 жыл бұрын
  • she's so relaxed on stage id be nervous af

    @kalvinp9693@kalvinp96937 жыл бұрын
  • I love how she talked about self-love and her self-image.

    @41yearoldnewdriver@41yearoldnewdriver6 жыл бұрын
  • She took me to church. Yas pastor Quinta. I saw God through this message.

    @clydeaustin05@clydeaustin057 жыл бұрын
    • SHES ON TED???? 👏👏👏😍😍

      @karenblanco9772@karenblanco97723 жыл бұрын
  • i love you quinta!!! you are amazing & inspirational!💜💜

    @ashleyshante6362@ashleyshante63627 жыл бұрын
  • Got my daily dose of intelligent thought. Quinta never stops to amaze and inspire

    @franqbeans@franqbeans7 жыл бұрын
  • QUINTA IS OUT HERE YAS GIRL

    @zayn181@zayn1817 жыл бұрын
  • They aren't too many people I would want to watch speak for almost 20min, but Quinta is quite enjoyable. Loved it.

    @thefruitofherlips@thefruitofherlips7 жыл бұрын
  • I saw the thumbnail and chanted, "Quinta, Quinta, Quinta, Quinta" in my head. I had to take a look at what I somehow missed 5 yrs. ago.

    @MagnoliaPoppy@MagnoliaPoppy2 жыл бұрын
  • OMG WHEN I SAW QUINTA I SCREAMED

    @Yelloladybug@Yelloladybug7 жыл бұрын
  • I already loved Quinta but now I love her more!!

    @theprismaticoracle@theprismaticoracle7 жыл бұрын
  • I've always loved Quinta and now I know why! I feel as though I've seen this whole philosophy come through her actions and content. Thanks so much for this!

    @faithbowman3420@faithbowman34207 жыл бұрын
  • I'm so proud of her!

    @Brownie101abc@Brownie101abc7 жыл бұрын
  • When I get my TED Talk, I'm going to bring Quinta on a nice date.

    @michaelvilli09@michaelvilli097 жыл бұрын
  • YAS QUINTA OMG I DIDNT KNOW YOU HAD A TED TALK. YOU SO DESERVE ONE!!!

    @mollyxiao8898@mollyxiao88987 жыл бұрын
  • so proud of her I wish more people were like her such a mature mind

    @skyhighlihi@skyhighlihi7 жыл бұрын
  • So proud of her growth!!

    @truepyt@truepyt2 жыл бұрын
  • Ooh yaaay Quinta!! I've seen her from buzz feed. I didn't know Quinta was a motivational speaker!?

    @rimshashaikh8488@rimshashaikh84887 жыл бұрын
    • TED talks can be given my anyone with "ideas worth spreading". Plus, not all are motivational

      @christianak.4785@christianak.47857 жыл бұрын
  • Your my role model. All of this does affect young people, and she is completely right. Also shes so funny.

    @josephinek8184@josephinek81847 жыл бұрын
  • Regularly revisited this while in uni - from presenting in front of my class to meeting people, Quinta's Ted Talk really taught me so much about authenticity. Looking back, I never realised how I needed to hear her perspective and how impactful she is. Can't wait to see more of her vision come to life.

    @kaego.s@kaego.s Жыл бұрын
  • WOW her ability to break down subliminal messaging & the power of your subconcious in a way that the average person, who does not already know or study this, can completely understand is... just.. I have no words. Thank you!!!

    @erikadelgado206@erikadelgado2066 жыл бұрын
  • I LOVE QUINTA!!!!!

    @TinkTink311@TinkTink3117 жыл бұрын
  • She is living the Be the change you want to see in the world! Thank you for your work Quinta.

    @bridgetfilipovic827@bridgetfilipovic8272 ай бұрын
  • Damn i never know I loved Quinta so much until today

    @hannahk6006@hannahk60067 жыл бұрын
  • Kinda great how most of the responses to this are positive. Makes you remember that deep down we all really just want to be seen, heard, and valued. Also a supportive argument in favor of the idea that every single word and action you commit echoes forever, whether you want it to or not.

    @leafyveins4985@leafyveins49856 жыл бұрын
  • Who's here after watching Season 1 of Abbott Elementary! Found this by chance. I'm so happy for her.

    @MrsGarcia84@MrsGarcia84 Жыл бұрын
  • Her hair 🥰 her journey has been outstanding.

    @casingadreamw.nuecases1293@casingadreamw.nuecases12933 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta you're amazing

    @fibulalart@fibulalart7 жыл бұрын
  • YES MAAM QUINTA, FROM MILLY ROCKING AROUND THE WORLD TO GIVING A TED TALK, YOU STAY SUCCESSFUL SIS

    @cmhammo2025@cmhammo20256 жыл бұрын
  • You Go Girl!

    @user-vw6ez7rn5z@user-vw6ez7rn5z7 жыл бұрын
  • i really enjoy quinta😊 she and issa raye are my 2 faves... i'm sooo happy😘

    @dgabriela1406@dgabriela14067 жыл бұрын
  • DAMN QUINTA BE GETTIN ALL THESE FEATURES

    @lyricsbythree@lyricsbythree7 жыл бұрын
  • All people will have their different opinions but this was great. Well said, and to those who don't understand her perspective 😌 Watch it again

    @laurenclay4176@laurenclay41767 жыл бұрын
  • I love Quinta so much that I think I'm obsessed. She is such an inspiration and just when you think it stops there she brings a smile to your face with her comedic personality.❤️❤️

    @erickanjinguet9065@erickanjinguet90657 жыл бұрын
  • It's a shame her humor was not well received

    @tyrellturner5602@tyrellturner56027 жыл бұрын
    • They laughed a lot turn the volume all the way up so you can here it.

      @cloudyutopia5215@cloudyutopia52157 жыл бұрын
    • Tyrell Turner they did laugh it's just there are no mics to pick it up

      @anastasiacvijic@anastasiacvijic7 жыл бұрын
    • They were laughing. It just wasn't picked up by the mic

      @bri7375@bri73756 жыл бұрын
    • Tyrell Turner they were too old to understand the Disney references maybe xd

      @spacespace454@spacespace4546 жыл бұрын
    • What do you expect? She's a female comedienne... they aren't funny anyway.

      @theharshtruth8563@theharshtruth85634 жыл бұрын
  • quinta! i legit screamed when i saw you here

    @akaneerizawa7626@akaneerizawa76267 жыл бұрын
    • Same army

      @btsislife2983@btsislife29837 жыл бұрын
    • akane erizawa yeah same I had no idea she did a ted talk

      @maryg2658@maryg26587 жыл бұрын
  • the highlight is just beamin

    @amayaarscott@amayaarscott7 жыл бұрын
  • YES QUINTA 👏

    @es4655@es46557 жыл бұрын
  • YES QUINTA SLAY👏🏼😍

    @hannah7351@hannah73517 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta, you - your perspectives, especially on perspectives - they're amazing - please keep putting content into the world with your voice/experience/thought behind it. And if it turns out that's something you don't want to continue to do, I'll continue to be happy to have learned from you. Thank you for sharing yourself!

    @charlesmichael2632@charlesmichael26326 жыл бұрын
  • goodness Quinta is so beautiful i love her

    @frang2342@frang23427 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta you rock!!!!! Super proud of your success. Keep rocking!!!!!

    @whoswhowho4872@whoswhowho48727 жыл бұрын
  • I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her! She's so amazing and one of my favorite people to watch at BuzzFeed so proud and happy for her success!

    @laugh_til_ithurts@laugh_til_ithurts7 жыл бұрын
  • I love you Quinta. Brilliant role model!

    @floorbrown@floorbrown4 жыл бұрын
  • Love You Quinta!

    @DiscountPotato@DiscountPotato7 жыл бұрын
  • gosh I Love Quinta so much

    @kirky3051@kirky30517 жыл бұрын
  • EXACTLY! I’ve been told how brave I am for wearing and Afro. It blows my mind. This comes from my own people. And when thy find out I like my 4c Afro, dark mocha skin and everything within thy ask me were it came from.

    @msthang5366@msthang5366 Жыл бұрын
  • Quinta is bae !!!!

    @politicaljunkie1967@politicaljunkie19677 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta is honestly my favourite buzzfeed worker because she is so real and true

    @mikaelajoyce5863@mikaelajoyce58636 жыл бұрын
  • I could listen to her talk for ours!!! Quinta is amazing! I love you so much Quinta :)

    @squishykat1528@squishykat15287 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta , you are so very AMAZING!!!

    @queenofthesouth4205@queenofthesouth4205 Жыл бұрын
  • You go Quinta!!!!!!! I love this girl's Buzzfeed videos.

    @masterturtle-duck@masterturtle-duck7 жыл бұрын
  • Go Quinta! Love you!

    @gladys9187@gladys91877 жыл бұрын
  • The more I learn about miss Quinta the more I fall in love with her, shes just a tiny kitten I must protect

    @milwaukeemike3557@milwaukeemike35572 жыл бұрын
  • wow congratulation quinta

    @moonlightstripess@moonlightstripess7 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta is everything

    @noelleirina5628@noelleirina56287 жыл бұрын
  • I'm totally using this in my class! You are smart and fun, you are a fabulous role model and I thank you for your thoughts.

    @corinnetyo2708@corinnetyo27087 жыл бұрын
  • queen keeps slaying

    @Donnapp95@Donnapp957 жыл бұрын
  • IM SO HAPPY FOR HER

    @sophialiautaud3687@sophialiautaud36877 жыл бұрын
  • amazing Quinta keep it up

    @swapnilddhotre4150@swapnilddhotre41507 жыл бұрын
  • whenever she says "perspective"... stop there and let me correct it i wanna live a life from a new perspective

    @sleebs@sleebs7 жыл бұрын
    • emos everywhere

      @khadijamamouni5976@khadijamamouni59767 жыл бұрын
    • samantha esther shook

      @queenpebbles6396@queenpebbles63967 жыл бұрын
    • samantha esther I FUCKING SAW THAT COMING

      @mariacassandrataruc2574@mariacassandrataruc25747 жыл бұрын
    • triggered

      @arianna9687@arianna96877 жыл бұрын
    • DODIE

      @christinamarie5574@christinamarie55747 жыл бұрын
  • We love you too Quinta!

    @dransom5821@dransom58216 жыл бұрын
  • OMG I LOVE QUINTA

    @btsislife2983@btsislife29837 жыл бұрын
  • I just adore Quinta So positive and beautiful love your message..Keep it up.

    @luvlylia8936@luvlylia89367 жыл бұрын
  • I love Quinta so much!

    @NinjaOutfitInTheWash@NinjaOutfitInTheWash7 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta is so awesome!

    @southernfriedpeaches@southernfriedpeaches7 жыл бұрын
  • Queen Quinta 😍

    @missovercomer2488@missovercomer24887 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta you are so inspiring! Loved this! Thank you!

    @brwneyedbeauti13@brwneyedbeauti137 жыл бұрын
  • Quinta!!!!!!omg what a beautiful talk

    @cdoria987@cdoria9877 жыл бұрын
  • Inspiring! Thanks Quinta

    @Lebythebookworm@Lebythebookworm7 жыл бұрын
  • Loved her speaking style! Came off genuine and engaging!

    @monij6642@monij66425 жыл бұрын
  • This woman is phenomenal!!!

    @pieahgee8180@pieahgee8180 Жыл бұрын
  • Quinta the Queen

    @lilyanguyen483@lilyanguyen4837 жыл бұрын
  • yeees that's my girl Quinta!!

    @mooglare@mooglare7 жыл бұрын
  • This is perfect timing. Im embarking on creating content like this as well and sm people still don't get it. Much thanks!!

    @dionice6361@dionice63617 жыл бұрын
  • QUINTAAAAAA

    @raquel_sza@raquel_sza7 жыл бұрын
  • I love Quinta so much

    @mrstag2008@mrstag20086 жыл бұрын
  • this is amazing i hadn't realized she had done a ted talk

    @nicolethomps.n@nicolethomps.n7 жыл бұрын
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