The shame and power of being a woman | Sonia Rao | TEDxPeacePlaza

With the #MeToo movement, a new conversation has arisen on why a woman might choose to share or not share her story. But there's one sentence that lies at the heart of all judgement. Sonia Rao brings her multi-instrumental talents – she grew up studying violin, piano, guitar, and flute – into the world of pop. Her songs have been featured on more than 35 shows including MTV’s Jersey Shore, ABC’s The Vineyard, and CBS’ The Bold and The Beautiful.

As a finalist on NBC The Voice, Sonia opened up about being first generation and being an Asian American artist. She has been invited to speak and perform at four TEDx conferences, speaking most recently about gender inequality, just one of the issues she holds dear. Sonia released her third album in August 2016 and is on tour now.

[spellbreaker]

"Because I am tired of my insides and my outsides not matching" - powerful

[MsELaHood]

I am speechless. She is a God send. ❤️

[distancedoesntcare]

Thank you for speaking out. You are exactly right and I am proud of you!

[DJEthanStone]

thank you Sonia for sharing your story and for working hard to make this world a better place for all. I hear you. And I am inspired by your work

[ketkipatil]

No wonder there are 90 dislikes on this.. Those are the people who want to feed their ego and not accept the truth... Nd say she is saying that for attention...
I am a woman believe me I could totally relate to what she said... She is saying the brutal truth... And we need to support her..

[katanavilla]

You are a brilliant and eloquent speaker . Thank you for addressing this topic in a way that is compassionate and well understood. Bravo!

[jillmmanty]

Thank you for sharing. It's your story. You get to do whatever you like with it. You are brave and strong, and you have nothing to be ashamed of.

[graceking]

That was so beautifully said you are an earth angle thank you for sharing your story I see you sister I here you your words vibrate with truth you are so brave thank you for standing on that stage for women who are afraid women who feel like they can’t speak out you have made it that much easier for someone you have made someone feel less alone this is powerful

[robynrichter]

Thank you for saying that us Women want to be heard and want change for the better.

[thehorsebackheroine]

Bless your heart Sonia. I feel the need to give you a great big hug:-) Talking about shame in any form is always a brave thing to do, which is what I do in my own Tedx Folkestone talk this year, which is soon to be

[serendipity]

More power to her and every such woman. Kudos!

[reallydoe]

I know it doesn’t help but I’m so sorry to all the woman out there.I have a mom and a sister and never will truly understand what y’all go Thur

[TamirElSahy]

I’m fairly certain the person being discussed in this video is still abusing others and has continued to escalate, causing even more harm to people.

[itsjustmeandmycats]

Thank you for sharing your story 💕 I think this will be the story of how I found your music lol, you are so kind and well spoken and OUTspoken and I love it

[ПавелК-лэ]

Hello! I want to add - Sonia really beautiful, Good luck!

[springtrap]

My outsides and my insides don’t Match and I hate it. Life has robbed me of the Y chromosome! Case closed. But thanks for trying to make me feel better. 👍

[Philosophyoftruth_]

This is why I don’t want a daughter - fear of inequality by other people especially other boys

[infobubble]

Talking about being a professional and constant victim

[Cracklings]

I remember when ted talks actually used to be really good. Now they just pull random people from the streets to be speakers.

[Rolapaulas]

Just emotions, no logic. Thumbs down.