The truth about fame | Quddus (Q) | TEDxWaterStreet

Has our society defined success with fame at the expense of actually
being fulfilled? After over 20 years of being involved with some of
the biggest moments in media and entertainment, acclaimed TV Host and Media Coach, Quddus opens up about the truth about fame. This talk features behind the scenes moments with Kanye West and Usher that pull back the curtain and reveal what we don’t see in headlines. It
culminates with 4 steps to go from our fixation with fame to achieving
true fulfillment.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx Quddus (Q) is a critically acclaimed TV host, executive producer and media coach who guides purpose driven entrepreneurs and creatives to master their media for more impact. Chris Rock said, “If Oprah and Ryan Seacrest had a love child, the kid would end up being like Quddus.” Q is a former host of MTV’s iconic show Total Request Live (TRL). He’s produced projects with the likes of AOL, Yahoo, and Youtube, hosted with networks like NBC, ABC and CBS, and worked in artist development with Myspace and Interscope Records. Q has spoken for audiences at the United Nations and Global Citizen Festival but a trip to his father's homeland, Haiti, inspired him to focus more on directly helping others through self development as a coach. Q is currently based in Boulder, CO, working on his first book and a new podcast. 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