Vanessa will be explores how we can use our creativity to take ownership of our identities. Vanessa tells her own story of overcoming social challenges, stigmas and prejudices, using art, creativity and self-expression. Vanessa – aka Coco Deville – is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning artist and performer with over a decade of experience in the cabaret industry. She has performed her unique, captivating, creative routines all over Europe including Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. 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