Balancing the value of character and great brows | Kennedy Pawloski | TEDxSaltLakeCity

Salma Hayek is quoted as saying, "People often say that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder." But what does this actually mean for the millions of people, particularly teenage girls, experiencing a lack of self esteem?

As a teen beauty contestant, Kennedy Pawloski challenged the idea of conventional beauty standards when she chose debate as her featured talent. She deepens her exploration on the TEDxSaltLakeCity stage as she shares her perspective on what beholding beauty can truly mean.

This presentation was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with only a limited live audience of cast and crew members. While applause has been added to the beginning and end of the video, all other aspects have intentionally remained as filmed to honor the struggle and loss experienced globally during 2020.

Wardrobe furnished by Tommaso Cardullo. Kennedy Pawloski is currently a student at Lumen Scholar Institute, working towards both a high school diploma and an associate degree from Utah Valley University. For the past four years she has participated in Speech and Debate, winning awards and placings throughout every year of competition. Kennedy loves Mock Trial, competing with her team most recently with an undefeated 2020 season. Kennedy loves finding new adventures and has tried everything from sourdough bread baking to hand lettering. She is very excited to bring her idea to the TEDxSaltLakeCity stage! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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