By Tammy Strobel

“Tammy, how would you feel about co-hosting TEDx?” Michelle asked.

I looked at Michelle at little stunned and replied, “I’m honored that you asked. Before I say yes or no, can you tell me a little bit more about what is involved with co-hosting?”

Michelle smiled and said, “Basically, you’d be introducing our speakers. It would be a lot of fun! Don’t worry, you’ll be great!”

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I ended up saying yes, even though the thought of getting up on stage and introducing so many amazing, talented, and inspiring people scared the hell out of me. Public speaking isn’t my strong suit, but I’m always looking for growth opportunities and I knew this event was something I wanted to be part of.

This past weekend, along with my co-host James, I had the honor of introducing... More...