# @david.quarlesiv on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBG4PdHRU3W
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/79198839-davidquarlesiv-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-14T14:12:59.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** David Quarles, IV (@david.quarlesiv) — https://gondola.cc/david.quarlesiv

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Dear tedxmemphis experience, 

After months of preparation, rewriting, memorizing a 9-minute talk, failing forward, nervousness and almost quitting this week (I know). . . I realized that the best way for me to show up was to first embody the message I had to share! 

Celebrating our Superpower into Joy was the theme of my talk, and helping others realize that what makes them special is what makes them powerful was the goal!

Too many times we’re made to feel strange for our uniqueness. But our uniqueness is what makes us marvelously invaluable to this world!

Sharing this topic, experiencing this moment, and looking out into the audience and seeing my parents, closest friends, and new framily did my heart some good, y’all! 

Never in a million years did I think I’d have this opportunity to give others a glimpse into how my brain reacts to the intersection of music, numbers and color; all to help centralize my purpose - pouring into others to help you realize YOUR superpower. Because you are far too amazing to be convinced that you don’t deserve the joy that comes with being who you are!

I can’t wait to share the full talk with you - when it’s ready! But just know I will continue to use every avenue I have to make sure we continue to make this world a better place by learning to celebrate others by first learning to love ourselves 🫶🏾

To thenewmemphis, tedxmemphis thank you for this part of my journey! And jacsuf, thank youuuuuu for helping me turn things around when I needed it most! You saw what I needed to get the words from my heart to the audience, and I’ll always appreciate you 🫶🏾

With a full heart, let this be your reminder that you CAN do hard things💛💫 #DavidQuarlesIV | #ChooseJoy 
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📸: Opening - fomoloop 
📸| 🎥: BTS and Video - robertjordanfinney ✨
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P.S. Y’all, I don’t think I’ve ever been so nervous and excited at once! 
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P.P.S. You’re amazing! 
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