TED: A seat at the table isn't the solution for gender equity | Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh shares her personal journey from being born a girl in a society with gender biases to becoming a successful YouTuber and late-night show host. She discusses the challenges she faced, including societal expectations, industry biases, and the struggle for gender equality. Lilly emphasizes the need for systemic change and offers solutions to build inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

What societal expectation did the speaker's birth fail to meet?

• Being born healthy

• Being born in the USA

• Being born in a hospital

• Being born a son

What motivated the speaker to start a YouTube channel?

• To learn video editing

• To earn money

• To fill a representation gap

• To become famous

How did the speaker's grandfather react to her success?

• He acknowledged and praised it

• He was disappointed

• He ignored it

• He was indifferent

What challenge did the speaker face when discussing gender inequality in the digital space?

• Lack of audience

• Support from peers

• Technical difficulties

• Backlash from the internet

What was a significant challenge during the speaker's late-night show?

• Technical issues

• Budget constraints

• Lack of guests

• Audience disinterest

What did the speaker learn about the 'invisible gatekeeper' in the industry?

• It was easy to overcome

• It was based on talent

• It was cultural bias

• It was financial

What does the speaker suggest as a solution for gender inequality?

• Building better tables

• Accepting the status quo

• Ignoring the problem

• Working harder

What does the speaker emphasize about gratitude in the workplace?

• It is unnecessary

• It is not a form of currency

• It should replace promotions

• It should be the only reward

What is the speaker's view on investing in women?

• Invest minimally

• Invest only in proven success

• Invest in potential and new voices

• Invest only in traditional roles

What mindset does the speaker encourage women to adopt?

• Scarcity mindset

• Competitive mindset

• Collaborative mindset

• Defensive mindset