Rebuilding from Ruins: Turning Setbacks into Creative Breakthroughs | Adebola Adeyela | TEDxUniOsun

This topic invites the audience into a story of pain turned into purpose. Whether it’s the loss of a dream, a public failure, or a personal breakdown, the speaker walks us through how that “end” became a new beginning, a creative or professional rebirth. This is about resilience and reinvention. The talk becomes a blueprint for any young person navigating disappointment, showing them how to use failure as fuel. Adeyela Adeyela, professionally known as Lizzy Jay (Omo Ibadan), is a dynamic Nollywood actress, comedian, content creator and public speaker whose work spans film, digital comedy and live events. Rising to prominence through viral skits and engaging social-media storytelling, she has parlayed an authentic on-screen personality into acting roles for cinema and online productions while building a substantial audience across social platforms. Lizzy Jay’s creative range includes acting credits in feature and short films, regular hosting and MC duties, music and brand partnerships — a multi-disciplinary profile that makes her a compelling voice on topics around creativity, personal branding and the modern entertainment economy. 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