Building Bridges with Hobbies | Iris Armbrust | TEDxKids@ElCajon

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Can a shared passion change your life forever? Student speaker Iris Armbrust shares how a chance meeting over a mutual love for Sanrio helped her overcome her shy nature and form a deep, lasting friendship. From bonding over favorite characters like Kuromi and Cinnamoroll to discovering common interests, Iris demonstrates how even the smallest shared hobby can help young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Watch as Iris outlines simple, actionable steps anyone can use to turn a personal passion into a bridge for new friendships. Iris presented this talk at a local youth event, showcasing how Cajon Valley Union School District students use their lived experiences to champion empathy, personal growth, and community connection. This student developed their talk as part of the TED-Ed Student Talk Program in Cajon Valley Union School District. The purpose of TEDxKidsElCajon is to help develop and amplify student voices in our community to empower our youth by

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