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Jiya's Watch List

talks that slap  •  channels that inspire  •  crafts to obsess over

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💜 Confidence & Identity
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Courtney Ferrell  •  TEDxRVA ~15 min

Funny, real, and totally energizing. Courtney tells girls they have everything they need to build an extraordinary life RIGHT NOW — not someday. One of the most-watched talks for girls your age.

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Tavi Gevinson  •  TEDxTeen ~8 min

At just 15, Tavi couldn't find strong female role models — so she built her own space for them. This talk is about owning the messy, complicated parts of growing up and turning them into your superpower.

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Brené Brown  •  TED ~20 min

One of the most-watched TED talks in history. Brené shows that being real, imperfect, and open isn't weakness — it's actually where courage and genuine connection come from.

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🧠 Growth Mindset
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Carol Dweck  •  TED ~10 min

The talk that started the whole "growth mindset" movement. Stanford professor Carol Dweck asks one simple question: are you not smart enough — or have you just not solved it YET?

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Angela Duckworth  •  TED ~6 min

Angela's research proves that grit — sticking with your goals over the long run — matters way more than raw talent. Short, punchy, and genuinely motivating.

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Matt Cutts  •  TED ~3 min (!)

Only 3 minutes! The idea: small, consistent changes beat big dramatic ones every time. You can do literally anything for 30 days. What would YOU try?

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Kids Who Changed Things
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Adora Svitak  •  TED ~8 min

Adora gave this talk at age 12. She argues the world needs childlike thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity, and radical optimism. She proves that age is no limit on impact.

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Thomas Suarez  •  TEDxManhattanBeach ~4 min

Thomas taught himself to code, built apps sold on the App Store, then started a club so other kids could too. Total proof that you don't have to wait to create something real.

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Dean Furness  •  TED ~14 min

After losing use of his legs, Dean became a world-class wheelchair athlete — by stopping all comparisons and competing only with himself. Packed with hope and real-talk energy.

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😂 Bonus: Short & Hilarious
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Tim Urban  •  TED ~14 min

Painfully relatable. Tim explains why our brains derail us into procrastination spirals — and why knowing about it might actually help. Warning: you will see yourself in this.

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▶️ YouTube Channels: Inspiration
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girl empowerment

Real girls, real stories, real energy. Empowers girls to pursue their dreams and be exactly who they want to be — no filters.

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animated ideas for curious minds

Gorgeous animated videos on science, history, philosophy, art, and everything in between — 5-10 minutes each. Endlessly interesting.

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wild animals, real wonder

Wildlife educator Coyote Peterson goes up close with incredible (and sometimes terrifying) animals. Sparks a real love for the natural world.

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NASA engineer does insane experiments

Glitter bombs, squirrel obstacle courses, giant Nerf guns — all built with real physics and surprising science. Funny and genuinely mind-blowing.

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be a good human

Positive, uplifting, and genuinely funny. Short videos about being kind, leading, and making the world a slightly better place.

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🎨 YouTube Channels: Crafts to Make Together
🧶 Crochet
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beginner-friendly, super clear

UK-based Sarah-Jayne makes step-by-step crochet tutorials for every skill level — from your very first granny square to full bags and cardigans. Perfect starting point.

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cute amigurumi & plushies

Known for super approachable tutorials and adorable amigurumi (stuffed animal) patterns. Great for making your own little characters and plushies.

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🏺 Clay & Sculpting
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polymer clay characters & miniatures

Simon makes incredibly detailed sculptures of game and movie characters from polymer clay — with full tutorials so you can follow along. Over 3 million subscribers.

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cute kawaii charms & earrings

Adorable clay charms, food miniatures, and kawaii figures. Super satisfying to watch and great for making your own earrings and accessories.

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✏️ Drawing & Art
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drawing & illustration for beginners

Flo teaches drawing with markers, colored pencils, and digital tools in a fun and encouraging way. Great for character art, illustration, and doodles.

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hilariously chaotic art challenges

Artists take ridiculous suggestions and turn them into drawings — chaotic, funny, and surprisingly educational. Will make you want to draw your own stuff immediately.

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