Tanya Torres

The core of Tanya's talk would be the Power of Pain. Pain is always seen through a negative lens, and rightfully so, but there are so many great and inspirational things that result from it.

There is the transformative power of pain. Painful experiences can lead us to growth, learning, discovery and even rock bottom serves as a solid foundation. There is also a social dimension of pain. Pain improves society through empathy and compassion. People that experience pain tend to demonstrate these qualities to others.

The science behind pain. Pain gives us a protective power that is underestimated. Pain is an important protective mechanism that helps us avoid further injury or damage to our bodies. When we feel pain, our bodies send signals to our brains that something is wrong, and we instinctively try to avoid or alleviate the source of the pain.

One sentence takeaway: Your current situation, no matter how unfortunate, painful and unfair it may be- it is giving you the opportunity to reevaluate who you are, what you want and how you want to influence the world. Discovering your inner power of vulnerability to share your experiences will change the world.