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To evolve, let's embrace our struggles. | Heather McDougall | TEDxFargo

2,994 views · Published 8 September 2014 · 5:36 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Life stories are often glorified by tales of success while glazing over the pains of the journey.  In this compact talk, Heather shares some of her experiences as a social entrepreneur, and she explains how they have inspired her perspectives on what it means to be alive and how we all can embrace a purpose to struggle.

Heather McDougall is an honors law school graduate turned social entrepreneur who founded start-up, Bogobrush, and think tank, ShareProject, with her brother, John. Currently, she is CEO for Bogobrush, but her prior work includes lobbying and fundraising campaigns for non-profit organizations in ND and MN.

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