Who Has Impacted Your Life and Have You Told Them Yet? | Bonnie Habyan | TEDxGainesville

One of people's greatest regrets are the things left unsaid to those who matter most - simple, but power things like, "Thank you. I love you. You made a difference." In this talk, successful marketer, author, and inspirational speaker, Bonnie Habyan, urges everyone to identify and acknowledge those special people now. She tells them not to wait until it is too late. She shares some of the funny and touching lessons her special person taught her and explains how she made sure to let her know the impact she made on her life before she passed. She says letting people know what they mean to you right now is the single most beautiful gift one human can give to another, emphatically adding, "Do it today. You will be so happy you did." Bonnie Lorber Habyan is an author, speaker, and Chief Marketing Officer. During her 30-year career, Bonnie has been a corporate spokesperson, news reporter, and radio Love Songs DJ. Her passions are marketing, branding, writing, and family. After publishing her first book in 2022, a funny memoir about her mom, she embraced a journey that has led her on a path of connecting and sharing her life’s experiences. In addition to working full time for a rapidly growing commercial real estate finance company, she hosts a podcast series called Brand the Change and is working on her second book, one that will focus on branding and thought leadership. Bonnie lives with her husband of 32 years, former major league pitcher John Habyan, and has a 26-year-old daughter Holly, who she says is her life’s greatest achievement. 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