7 Incredibly Inspiring TED Talks By Women That You Need To Listen To

Need a boost, a laugh or even a good cry? Well check these TED talks out, and prepare to be seriously motivated, moved and maybe even a little bit frightened...

1. Reshma Saujani: Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection

Saujani's words: "I need each of you to tell every young woman you know to be comfortable with imperfection."

2. Shonda Rhimes: My Year Of Saying Yes To Everything

Readyto find out what living outside your comfort zone is like?TV Titan Rhimes spent a year doing things that scared her, with remarkable results.

3. Caroline Casey: Looking Past Limits

Spoiler: this starts with one pretty startling revelation. Caroline's incredibly moving story will make you look at the world in a whole new light.

4. Meg Jay: Why 30 Is Not The New 20

Warning: you will wish you watched this the day you graduated from university...

5. Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius 

Never thought of yourself as a genius? Well, it turns out that you might just "have" a genius instead.

6. Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

Never bothered standing up straight when your mother told you to? Well, you'd better start...

7. Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability

This funny and poignant speech will teach you to embrace being vulnerable. Feel the fear, people.

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