The motivational value of failure | Dr. Rashad Richey | TEDxCollierHeights

"The motivational value of failure" by Dr. Rashad Richey Dr. Rashad Richey’s aggressive and opinionated on-air style led him to being voted “Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta” by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his weekly midday show on News and Talk 1380-WAOK. Rashad is also the Political/Social Commentator for The People’s Station V-103, the nations’ largest urban station. Rashad is also on television as the daily Political Analyst for CBS 46 News and Peachtree TV Atlanta.
This year, Rashad was nominated for an Emmy Award for his riveting television coverage. You can also see him as a weekly Progressive Commentator on Fox National News and MSNBC. Beyond broadcasting, Rashad serves as the Chief Editor-At-Large and Sr. Writer for Rolling Out Magazine.

As a teenager, Rashad experienced life as a foster child and encountered true despair. This passion sparked the flame that created The Rashad Richey Foundation, Inc., an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth. 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