FHC Inspires Q&As 2023

Position: Speaker Title: "Lost Moth" (spoken poetry) Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I remember seeing FHC Inspires last year, and I have not previously been super [fond] of speaking, but I wanted to both [to] strengthen that as a skill, and I felt I have a unique set of experiences and ideas I really wanted to get out [into] the world." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC I...

Position: Speaker Title: "I am a Bully" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I like to talk, and I wanted to get my message out there." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "Fine. I'm ready, and I know my topic like the back of my hand." What was the process of perfecting your speech? "Practicing. At this point, I practice so much it's like autopilot. There's a hap...

Position: Speaker Title: "The Impact of Handwritten Letters" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I don't like public speaking, but I think that would be a really cool experience, and I think it was more fun to write the talk [since] you were talking to adults instead of kids. I think my talk is decent, and it can inspire people to write and change lives because writing my letters has gaine...

Position: Speaker Title: "We Are All Leaders" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I applied to inspire people; I mean, a lot of people don't really know what a leader's like, and that's what my topic is about: what traits make up a leader and why you can be a leader. So, I want to teach people why they can be one." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "Originally, I was super nervous about i...

Position: Speaker Title: "How To Be A Better Liar" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I'm not even going to lie, although I do really like speaking and entertaining, I got peer pressured a little bit. A lot of my friends told me to do it, and then my parents told me to do it, so I caved in, but I'm glad I did it because I do enjoy speaking out to crowds." How are you feeling about speak...

Position: Speaker Title: "We Should All Learn a Second Language" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I applied to be a speaker because after doing my talk for the first time, I realized what a difference I could make. I thought participating in FHC Inspires would be a very good experience, and it is also a very unique opportunity." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I ...

Position: Speaker Title: "Overthinking" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I like talking to people. I talk a lot, like a lot. That's why my voice hurts right now, but I like public speaking. I get nervous before, but I feel like that's normal. It's something I enjoy and something that comes naturally for me." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I feel good. I know a lot abo...

Position: Speaker Title: "Your parents are your 'best friends'" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "Mostly because I don't like public speaking. It's something that I've never really been good at, and I'm terrified of it. Speaking to people in general [is] something I'm scared of, and I felt like this is my opportunity to start branching out in high school. And it was my opportunity to st...

Position: Speaker Title: "Unrealistic Expectations" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I really hated public speaking because as a kid, there were some incidents where I was made fun of and all that stuff. So, it really wasn't like a big thing I wanted to do. And I'm a big talker to people in general, I actually enjoy talking to others, but speaking in front where there are chances of me ...

Position: Speaker Title: "Positive Perception through Celiac Disease" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I applied because I wanted to share my story about Celiac Disease and the lessons I learned from it." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I'm incredibly nervous, but I'm as ready as I'll ever be." What was the process of perfecting your speech? "Lots of conti...

Position: Speaker Title: "Power of a Name" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I thought it was a good idea because there's not really a lot of opportunities to do something like this, so I thought I should take advantage of it." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I'm fine. I'm going first, so I'm ready to go." What was the process of perfecting your speech? ...

Position: Speaker Title: Spoken Poetry Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I applied to FHC Inspires because I honestly really wanted it. Ever since I learned about the TED Talks and FHC Inspires last year, I thought I could do it, I could stand up there and share what I have to say." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "Super, super nervous. I have my talk down, but I ...

Position: Speaker Title: "The Power of Embarrassment" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "If I had heard my talk in middle school, I think I would have been a lot happier, and I truly believe that being mindful of embarrassment can make people happier. I also never turn down an opportunity to look like an overachiever." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I feel we...

Position: Speaker Title: "Boredom" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I applied to be a speaker because a lot of my friends did that last year, and I wanted to do it, and I [am] really passionate about my topic for other people to learn about it." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I'm feeling really confident. I know my topic well, so I'm not that nervous to pre...

Position: Speaker Title: "Never Too Late" Why did you apply to be a speaker? "I applied because I really enjoyed giving a TED Talk, and I hope to inspire other people." How are you feeling about speaking at FHC Inspires? "I'm feeling a lot better as time has gone on, over the weeks of practicing my TED Talk has improved a lot." What was the process of perfecting your speech? ...