Summer Fridays: How to find “your thing” (or your many things) (w/ Constance Hockaday) (re-release)

Summer Fridays: How to find “your thing” (or your many things) (w/ Constance Hockaday) (re-release)

Author: TED July 24, 2026 Duration: 34:30

Some people are born knowing exactly what they want to do with their life – and because of that, they’re able to get to the top of their field. But most of us have multiple passions and identities, making it difficult to visualize our own unique paths. So, how do we explore who we are and what we love to do in our careers and in our lives? This week, guest & TED Fellow Constance Hockaday helps us navigate and voice our deepest hopes and desires. She walks us through her perspective as an artist, what she’s learned from immersing herself into small and sometimes very isolated communities, and gives tips on how to find liberation by pursuing your passion.


(This episode originally aired in 2024.)

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