Steven Harageib Steven Harageib is a youth development specialist, author, social worker, and former pastor who has dedicated his career to advocating for youth, mental health, and gender-based violence issues in the development sector. As a co-founding member of the Young Achievers Empowerment Project, Steven has been at the forefront of providing inspiration and motivation for young people looking for their purpose in life. A former Director and Head of Programs in the Office of the First Lady of the Republic of Namibia, Steven spearheaded the #BeFree international youth movement that promotes non-judgmental dialogues. Through empathy, he wants to give a safe space for those who are misunderstood. He emphasizes the value of unfiltered conversations that often require us to confront our biases and prejudices and challenge our assumptions about the world. Steven believes only through these difficult conversations that we can truly grow the most. This talk was given at a TEDx event usi...