Fostering growth by compounding resilience | Lyqa Maravilla | TEDxADMU

Lyqa Maravilla, known as Coach Lyqa, acclaimed online educational content creator, author, podcast host, and dynamic speaker, presents a powerful message on "Compounding Resilience." Drawing from her personal experiences and the stories of many resilient Filipinos, she explores the celebrated notion of Filipino resilience and its impact on society. Using vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, Maravilla emphasizes that while resilience has helped many overcome hardships, it should not be romanticized to the point where it excuses systemic failures and shifts the burden solely onto individuals.

Maravilla challenges the audience to think beyond resilience as merely enduring adversity. She calls for "compounding resilience," where resilience is built upon with meaningful support, systemic changes, and opportunities for growth. By highlighting the importance of adding an "and" to the narrative—acknowledging resilience while also demanding better conditions—she advocates for a future where resilience is not just about surviving but thriving. Through her engaging and thought-provoking talk, Maravilla inspires listeners to support and uplift each other, fostering a society where resilience is complemented by real progress and positive change. Lyqa Maravilla, RPM, is an acclaimed online educational content creator, author, podcast host, and dynamic speaker. Following her achievement as the top scorer in the 2013 Civil Service Exam, she built a thriving community of students who refer to her as Coach Lyqa. Through her engaging educational content, she imparts knowledge and inspiration all over the country. Recognized for her steadfast dedication to democratizing education, she has been honored as a YouTube NextUp Winner, UNDP's Creators for Change Ambassador, and serves on Google Philippines' Advisory Working Group for Digiskarteng Pinay. 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