Weird is Beautiful - From Embarrassed to Embracing the Eccentric | Avijah Scarbrough | TEDxUCIrvine

In the perception of many, there exists a thin line between creative and crazy. Challenging this perception is important due to the significance acceptance holds, thus leading to growth. In this growth, we can learn to not judge and dismiss people based on their ideas. Not following the norm is seen as "crazy" yet in reality, crazy ideas do not necessarily equate to crazy people. A Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 Los Angeles. Avijah’s received her BS in International Business at CSU Long Beach and then pursued a Master’s in Broadcast Journalism at USC, but got her start in broadcast journalism as an intern for KTTV-TV’s “Good Day LA”. Since then, she has for many companies and news organizations such as Viva Glam Magazine, ABC, and now Spectrum Networks. As a Broadcast Journalist, Avijah seeks to be the passionate storyteller looking to uplift humanity through positive, unbiased, and agenda-free journalism. 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