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

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 KZread 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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  • @jolp9799
    @jolp97997 жыл бұрын

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

  • @brookearkle8796

    @brookearkle8796

    6 жыл бұрын

    jollie Park .

  • @soundgardener4940

    @soundgardener4940

    5 жыл бұрын

    'Quinn' = 5, so 6 second vids to 5 = a downward trend. Kidding ;)

  • @onamiilove777

    @onamiilove777

    4 жыл бұрын

    She's sharing her experience so others can overcome insecurities. Its called growing and becoming the best version of yourself.

  • @prentissbelton7508

    @prentissbelton7508

    4 жыл бұрын

    baby girl is a genus

  • @dianacampos9435

    @dianacampos9435

    2 жыл бұрын

    And now with a hit TV show

  • @leena8600
    @leena86007 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

  • @ayano746

    @ayano746

    7 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???"

  • @queenvictoria8947

    @queenvictoria8947

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @elenafariabelisario

    @elenafariabelisario

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ayano S Same!

  • @venusnepheteria7534

    @venusnepheteria7534

    7 жыл бұрын

    Leena right! me too.

  • @leena1658

    @leena1658

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same! also same name!

  • @prettytwistedd
    @prettytwistedd Жыл бұрын

    Her friend Justin invited her to buzzfeed and now he writes with her on Abbott. That’s so awesome

  • @ylw31

    @ylw31

    3 ай 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!

  • @ababy5334
    @ababy53347 жыл бұрын

    I'm a simple person. I see Quinta, I click.

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney2 жыл бұрын

    ‘Abbott Elementary’ is an instant CLASSIC ✨ Great writing, Perfect cast, funny positive spicy! Quinta Brunson is a gem 💎

  • @TheBestRoseinTexas

    @TheBestRoseinTexas

    2 жыл бұрын

    FACTS!!!

  • @indahprimad

    @indahprimad

    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.

  • @itsallgood5314
    @itsallgood53147 жыл бұрын

    My dream is to give a Ted talk

  • @karlaadame7288

    @karlaadame7288

    7 жыл бұрын

    I believe you will.

  • @km-spongebobswaggerpants3013

    @km-spongebobswaggerpants3013

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's all good Same.

  • @quango6214

    @quango6214

    7 жыл бұрын

    You can do it, nothing is impossible :)

  • @adilarifqa1261

    @adilarifqa1261

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @arieljj4896

    @arieljj4896

    7 жыл бұрын

    You will do it. Anything, you desire. Go after it!

  • @ididntshaveforthisbo2167
    @ididntshaveforthisbo21677 жыл бұрын

    me: How do I become Quinta? * ignoring Quinta on the importance of self love

  • @joannewini
    @joannewini7 жыл бұрын

    DAMN GIRL!!! clicked RIGHT when I saw quinta even though I wasn't sure it was buzzfeed quinta.

  • @coralinestas

    @coralinestas

    7 жыл бұрын

    it is quinta from buzzfeed

  • @bozumoyo3277

    @bozumoyo3277

    7 жыл бұрын

    YEEES

  • @Lauragreat913

    @Lauragreat913

    7 жыл бұрын

    winihoney SAME!! So excited when I saw it actually was her!

  • @majesticafpenguin2669

    @majesticafpenguin2669

    6 жыл бұрын

    winihoney SAAAMMMEEE

  • @marsrigger2641

    @marsrigger2641

    4 жыл бұрын

    SAME

  • @AM-pm5ux
    @AM-pm5ux7 жыл бұрын

    Quinta's an incredible role model for many young women! Congrats!!

  • @CombateArmsOndraya

    @CombateArmsOndraya

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bullshit! She's a horrid role model

  • @deaf-tomcat

    @deaf-tomcat

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Ondraya How is she a "horrid role model"????

  • @CombateArmsOndraya

    @CombateArmsOndraya

    7 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.

  • @sams517

    @sams517

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ondraya as if you've never complained before. Everyone gets stressed along the way

  • @CombateArmsOndraya

    @CombateArmsOndraya

    7 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.

  • @momohamed4907
    @momohamed49077 жыл бұрын

    "Touch your skin for me right now." I literally screamed lol

  • @riti184

    @riti184

    4 жыл бұрын

    HA SAME

  • @Robbie1308
    @Robbie13087 жыл бұрын

    Her hair looks awesome

  • @awacisse2775
    @awacisse27752 жыл бұрын

    and now shes an executive producer of her own show

  • @ttjj6477
    @ttjj64772 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.

  • @Iyana
    @Iyana6 жыл бұрын

    I don't care for Buzzfeed but I really love Quinta :)

  • @terracottawellness1561
    @terracottawellness15612 жыл бұрын

    Who's here after her hard work/tenacity leading to Abbott Elementary? YES!!!!

  • @GaiaCarney

    @GaiaCarney

    2 жыл бұрын

    ‘Abbott Elementary’ is an instant CLASSIC ✨ Great writing, Perfect cast, funny positive spicy! Quinta Brunson is a gem 💎

  • @kalvinp9693
    @kalvinp96937 жыл бұрын

    she's so relaxed on stage id be nervous af

  • @MissCleopatraMonroe
    @MissCleopatraMonroe7 жыл бұрын

    Yessssss beautiful black woman represent✊✊✊ love Quinta QUEEN👑👑👑

  • @mauhuff
    @mauhuff7 жыл бұрын

    I see Quinta so I click ❤️

  • @MagnoliaPoppy
    @MagnoliaPoppy2 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.

  • @JazPrice
    @JazPrice7 жыл бұрын

    Shes so eloquent. I love her to death.

  • @kailee5575
    @kailee55757 жыл бұрын

    I think Everyone loves Quinta

  • @saramendes6172
    @saramendes61727 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

  • @youngfiji7752
    @youngfiji77527 жыл бұрын

    SHES ON TED???? 👏👏👏😍😍

  • @PHlophe

    @PHlophe

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes mamita ! she is

  • @zayn181
    @zayn1817 жыл бұрын

    QUINTA IS OUT HERE YAS GIRL

  • @jasminemoore6620
    @jasminemoore66207 жыл бұрын

    Quinta is such a strong and beautiful human mentally and physically ❤

  • @mayarobinson4033
    @mayarobinson40337 жыл бұрын

    I love Quinta 💛

  • @mayarobinson4033

    @mayarobinson4033

    7 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?

  • @CombateArmsOndraya

    @CombateArmsOndraya

    7 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.

  • @mayarobinson4033

    @mayarobinson4033

    7 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

  • @CombateArmsOndraya

    @CombateArmsOndraya

    7 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.

  • @mayarobinson4033

    @mayarobinson4033

    7 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

  • @ashleyshante6362
    @ashleyshante63627 жыл бұрын

    i love you quinta!!! you are amazing & inspirational!💜💜

  • @41yearoldnewdriver
    @41yearoldnewdriver6 жыл бұрын

    I love how she talked about self-love and her self-image.

  • @clydeaustin05
    @clydeaustin057 жыл бұрын

    She took me to church. Yas pastor Quinta. I saw God through this message.

  • @karenblanco9772

    @karenblanco9772

    3 жыл бұрын

    SHES ON TED???? 👏👏👏😍😍

  • @thefruitofherlips
    @thefruitofherlips7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michaelvilli09
    @michaelvilli097 жыл бұрын

    When I get my TED Talk, I'm going to bring Quinta on a nice date.

  • @franqbeans
    @franqbeans7 жыл бұрын

    Got my daily dose of intelligent thought. Quinta never stops to amaze and inspire

  • @tyrellturner5602
    @tyrellturner56027 жыл бұрын

    It's a shame her humor was not well received

  • @cloudyutopia5215

    @cloudyutopia5215

    7 жыл бұрын

    They laughed a lot turn the volume all the way up so you can here it.

  • @anastasiacvijic

    @anastasiacvijic

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tyrell Turner they did laugh it's just there are no mics to pick it up

  • @bri7375

    @bri7375

    6 жыл бұрын

    They were laughing. It just wasn't picked up by the mic

  • @spacespace454

    @spacespace454

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tyrell Turner they were too old to understand the Disney references maybe xd

  • @theharshtruth8563

    @theharshtruth8563

    4 жыл бұрын

    What do you expect? She's a female comedienne... they aren't funny anyway.

  • @Yelloladybug
    @Yelloladybug7 жыл бұрын

    OMG WHEN I SAW QUINTA I SCREAMED

  • @faithbowman3420
    @faithbowman34207 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!

  • @MrsGarcia84
    @MrsGarcia84 Жыл бұрын

    Who's here after watching Season 1 of Abbott Elementary! Found this by chance. I'm so happy for her.

  • @milwaukeemike3557
    @milwaukeemike35572 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

  • @theprismaticoracle
    @theprismaticoracle7 жыл бұрын

    I already loved Quinta but now I love her more!!

  • @lyricsbythree
    @lyricsbythree7 жыл бұрын

    DAMN QUINTA BE GETTIN ALL THESE FEATURES

  • @truepyt
    @truepyt2 жыл бұрын

    So proud of her growth!!

  • @politicaljunkie1967
    @politicaljunkie19677 жыл бұрын

    Quinta is bae !!!!

  • @casingadreamw.nuecases1293
    @casingadreamw.nuecases12933 жыл бұрын

    Her hair 🥰 her journey has been outstanding.

  • @skyhighlihi
    @skyhighlihi7 жыл бұрын

    so proud of her I wish more people were like her such a mature mind

  • @Brownie101abc
    @Brownie101abc7 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud of her!

  • @rimshashaikh8488
    @rimshashaikh84887 жыл бұрын

    Ooh yaaay Quinta!! I've seen her from buzz feed. I didn't know Quinta was a motivational speaker!?

  • @christianak.4785

    @christianak.4785

    7 жыл бұрын

    TED talks can be given my anyone with "ideas worth spreading". Plus, not all are motivational

  • @TinkTink311
    @TinkTink3117 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE QUINTA!!!!!

  • @hannahk6006
    @hannahk60067 жыл бұрын

    Damn i never know I loved Quinta so much until today

  • @erikadelgado206
    @erikadelgado2066 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!!!

  • @frang2342
    @frang23427 жыл бұрын

    goodness Quinta is so beautiful i love her

  • @mollyxiao8898
    @mollyxiao88987 жыл бұрын

    YAS QUINTA OMG I DIDNT KNOW YOU HAD A TED TALK. YOU SO DESERVE ONE!!!

  • @josephinek8184
    @josephinek81847 жыл бұрын

    Your my role model. All of this does affect young people, and she is completely right. Also shes so funny.

  • @kaego.s
    @kaego.s 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.

  • @leafyveins4985
    @leafyveins49856 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.

  • @es4655
    @es46557 жыл бұрын

    YES QUINTA 👏

  • @raquel_sza
    @raquel_sza7 жыл бұрын

    QUINTAAAAAA

  • @sleebs
    @sleebs7 жыл бұрын

    whenever she says "perspective"... stop there and let me correct it i wanna live a life from a new perspective

  • @khadijamamouni5976

    @khadijamamouni5976

    7 жыл бұрын

    emos everywhere

  • @queenpebbles6396

    @queenpebbles6396

    7 жыл бұрын

    samantha esther shook

  • @mariacassandrataruc2574

    @mariacassandrataruc2574

    7 жыл бұрын

    samantha esther I FUCKING SAW THAT COMING

  • @arianna9687

    @arianna9687

    7 жыл бұрын

    triggered

  • @christinamarie5574

    @christinamarie5574

    7 жыл бұрын

    DODIE

  • @dgabriela1406
    @dgabriela14067 жыл бұрын

    i really enjoy quinta😊 she and issa raye are my 2 faves... i'm sooo happy😘

  • @user-vw6ez7rn5z
    @user-vw6ez7rn5z7 жыл бұрын

    You Go Girl!

  • @moonlightstripess
    @moonlightstripess7 жыл бұрын

    wow congratulation quinta

  • @tianiasing2
    @tianiasing25 жыл бұрын

    You made it to 18 without an identity crisis. That is a miracle all by itself.

  • @msthang5366
    @msthang5366 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.

  • @fibulalart
    @fibulalart7 жыл бұрын

    Quinta you're amazing

  • @amayaarscott
    @amayaarscott7 жыл бұрын

    the highlight is just beamin

  • @laurenclay4176
    @laurenclay41767 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

  • @hannah7351
    @hannah73517 жыл бұрын

    YES QUINTA SLAY👏🏼😍

  • @cmhammo2025
    @cmhammo20256 жыл бұрын

    YES MAAM QUINTA, FROM MILLY ROCKING AROUND THE WORLD TO GIVING A TED TALK, YOU STAY SUCCESSFUL SIS

  • @missovercomer2488
    @missovercomer24887 жыл бұрын

    Queen Quinta 😍

  • @swapnilddhotre4150
    @swapnilddhotre41507 жыл бұрын

    amazing Quinta keep it up

  • @Donnapp95
    @Donnapp957 жыл бұрын

    queen keeps slaying

  • @akaneerizawa7626
    @akaneerizawa76267 жыл бұрын

    quinta! i legit screamed when i saw you here

  • @btsislife2983

    @btsislife2983

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same army

  • @maryg2658

    @maryg2658

    7 жыл бұрын

    akane erizawa yeah same I had no idea she did a ted talk

  • @masterturtle-duck
    @masterturtle-duck7 жыл бұрын

    You go Quinta!!!!!!! I love this girl's Buzzfeed videos.

  • @KH3Art
    @KH3Art2 ай бұрын

    The Quinta BuzzFeed era was top tier.

  • @DiscountPotato
    @DiscountPotato7 жыл бұрын

    Love You Quinta!

  • @queenofthesouth4205
    @queenofthesouth4205 Жыл бұрын

    Quinta , you are so very AMAZING!!!

  • @mlmn3080
    @mlmn30802 жыл бұрын

    People: "Comedy has to be mean and bigoted and targeted cuz that's what humor is." Quinta: "give me 6 seconds"

  • @mooglare
    @mooglare7 жыл бұрын

    yeees that's my girl Quinta!!

  • @donnaterry85
    @donnaterry855 жыл бұрын

    I haven't worn makeup since October 2015. Never felt more beautiful. Love you Quinta 🙂

  • @laurieberry162
    @laurieberry162 Жыл бұрын

    Positive affirmations. I liked the show, In Living Color. I didn’t like myself when I was fifteen because kids told me that I was smart. This kid called me a fuc* up behind my back. I am white, tall, but extremely fair like an Irish descent person. I like myself now, even though I am disabled and people wish Ty I didn’t like myself and that’s sad.

  • @kirky3051
    @kirky30517 жыл бұрын

    gosh I Love Quinta so much

  • @whoswhowho4872
    @whoswhowho48727 жыл бұрын

    Quinta you rock!!!!! Super proud of your success. Keep rocking!!!!!

  • @Lebythebookworm
    @Lebythebookworm7 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring! Thanks Quinta

  • @floorbrown
    @floorbrown4 жыл бұрын

    I love you Quinta. Brilliant role model!

  • @erickanjinguet9065
    @erickanjinguet90657 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.❤️❤️

  • @gladys9187
    @gladys91877 жыл бұрын

    Go Quinta! Love you!

  • @paninpynn608
    @paninpynn6087 жыл бұрын

    I just see Quinta and then click Liked immediately

  • @noelleirina5628
    @noelleirina56287 жыл бұрын

    Quinta is everything

  • @neshag7408
    @neshag74087 жыл бұрын

    Forget like, we love you!!!!

  • @dionice6361
    @dionice63617 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!!

  • @squishykat1528
    @squishykat15287 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to her talk for ours!!! Quinta is amazing! I love you so much Quinta :)

  • @lilyanguyen483
    @lilyanguyen4837 жыл бұрын

    Quinta the Queen

  • @corinnetyo2708
    @corinnetyo27087 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.

  • @giorgia3529
    @giorgia35297 жыл бұрын

    "you're not what america wants" *smirks.. " i aint american" * puts on cool glasses "yEAHHHHHH"

  • @NinjaOutfitInTheWash
    @NinjaOutfitInTheWash7 жыл бұрын

    I love Quinta so much!

  • @southernfriedpeaches
    @southernfriedpeaches7 жыл бұрын

    Quinta is so awesome!

  • @charlesmichael2632
    @charlesmichael26326 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!

  • @sophialiautaud3687
    @sophialiautaud36877 жыл бұрын

    IM SO HAPPY FOR HER

  • @cooltrucly
    @cooltrucly6 ай бұрын

    this video found me at the right time. i'm taking improv classes now.

  • @laugh_til_ithurts
    @laugh_til_ithurts7 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!

  • @mrstag2008
    @mrstag20086 жыл бұрын

    I love Quinta so much

  • @btsislife2983
    @btsislife29837 жыл бұрын

    OMG I LOVE QUINTA

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