Joy Soto
I'm a TEDx speaker and I love speaking to audiences about overcoming adversity, ways to find control in the uncontrollable, and the importance of the patient/doctor relationship.
My name is Joy Soto. I spoke at TEDx about "My Journey Through Cancer as a Documentary Filmmaker." When I was in my early twenties I made my dream of becoming a SeaWorld dolphin trainer a reality. It was the most amazing experience of my life. At twenty-four I went after another lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker. Shortly after I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. When everything felt out of control I decided to find a way to take back control of my life. I made a documentary on myself with the hope of showing a story of survival. My documentary, “Just One Year: A story of triumph over cancer,” went on to film festivals where it won several awards. I returned to SeaWorld and started a program for kids from Rady Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to have a day away from it all and get in the water with a dolphin. I wanted to show them that you can go through a difficult time and still accomplish your dreams. We all face hardships. It’s how we recover from those hardships that defines us.
My name is Joy Soto. I spoke at TEDx about "My Journey Through Cancer as a Documentary Filmmaker." When I was in my early twenties I made my dream of becoming a SeaWorld dolphin trainer a reality. It was the most amazing experience of my life. At twenty-four I went after another lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker. Shortly after I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. When everything felt out of control I decided to find a way to take back control of my life. I made a documentary on myself with the hope of showing a story of survival. My documentary, “Just One Year: A story of triumph over cancer,” went on to film festivals where it won several awards. I returned to SeaWorld and started a program for kids from Rady Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to have a day away from it all and get in the water with a dolphin. I wanted to show them that you can go through a difficult time and still accomplish your dreams. We all face hardships. It’s how we recover from those hardships that defines us.
Person Vs. Number: The Importance of the Patient/Doctor Relationship
Format: In Person 30-45 minutes
This program is perfect for:
- Medical Students
- Doctors and Nurses
The audience will leave with:
- Recognizing the emotions a patient may be feeling and how that can help with treating the patient.
- Understanding the importance of the patient/doctor relationship and how it can help with the outcome of...
Find a Way: The Keys to Success in Challenging Times
Format: 30-45 minutes
This program is perfect for:
- College Students
- Employees
- Associations
- Summits
The audience will leave with:
- Feeling empowered to take action in their lives.
- Understanding how to take meaningful action.
- Recognizing the ways they can take control of their lives.
Finding Control: The Ways We Can Take Back Our Power and Take Back Our Lives
Format: 30-45 minutes
This program is perfect for:
- College
- All Women's Groups
- Associations
- Summits
- Conferences and Events
The audience will leave with:
- Feeling that they can find a way to take meaningful action in their lives.
- An understanding of ways that they can feel more empowered in their own lives.
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