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Childless By Choice - A Powerful Act of Fulfillment | Vicki McLeod | TEDxGastownWomen

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Living a fulfilled life is a radical act. It is even more radical when you choose to live it in an unconventional way.

In her talk Vicki explores the history, stigma, trends, and social impacts of choosing to be childless.

Vicki explores the notion of radical fulfillment as living life on your own terms, free of outside expectations, guided by creative desire, and leaving a legacy that goes beyond biology.



Vicki McLeod is an award-winning entrepreneur and the author of #UNTRENDING, A Field Guide to Social Media That Matters - How to Post, Tweet and like Your Way to a More Meaningful Life. She is a newspaper columnist, podcaster, and blogger.

She is the President of Main Street Communications Ltd, where for more than two decades she has worked with businesses, organizations and governments to implement comprehensive communications and marketing strategies and sustain meaningful change. She also leads personal and professional development workshops and retreats and has held senior positions in the arts, environmental and economic development sectors.

A certified business and personal coach, consultant and trainer, Vicki is an advocate for everyday happiness, mindfulness, and living a passionate and creatively engaged life.


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

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