Have you ever felt imposter identity syndrome? What do you do when your life story takes a turn for the worse and you realize that your accomplishments and successes have created limiting beliefs, a false identity, and even shame?

Despite achieving a Ph.D., an honorary doctorate, multiple degrees, and being at the peak of success, Dr. MelindaJoy Mingo found herself homeless living in her car. In this rich story-filled talk, she shares her journey of being afraid to embrace her true self, debilitating perspectives, and the solutions she courageously took to move from unhealthy attachments and shame to a fulfilled, purpose-driven life. MelindaJoy Mingo has a powerful and inspiring life transformative story that spans from her living in the streets as a homeless person to traveling the world as a widely sought out speaker both nationally and internationally.

More incredible than her story of overcoming life challenges such as being kidnapped at gunpoint, or almost losing her sight as a teen, is her incredible joy and passion for life!

She speaks openly and genuinely about her personal `identity reset’ journey of learning to value and love herself beyond her accomplishments.

MelindaJoy has a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Education, is the founder of Significant Life Change Transitions Coaching, is an equity and inclusion specialist, a professor, and is the author of `The Colors of Culture – The Beauty of Diverse Friendships’. She has a mission of helping others to understand their value, worth, and dignity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx