“This Speech Will Change Your Life!” COMMENCEMENT SPEECH “What Will You Do With The Power That Is YOU?” Jamie Kern Lima | Columbia University GSB 2025

May 20, 2025

Discover the transformative power of a simple daily question: 'What will you do with the power that is YOU?' Explore how overcoming self-doubt and embracing authenticity can lead to personal empowerment. The speaker shares personal stories of resilience, from building a beauty brand through rejections to inspiring others to pursue their unique paths. Learn to connect with your self-worth and celebrate your potential while receiving uplifting insights for a more fulfilling life.

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Powerful Daily Self-Question

Ask yourself daily, "What will you do with the power that is YOU?" to transform confidence and pursue your dreams.
Use this question as a reminder that you hold immense power inside you to shape your destiny.

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From Waitressing to Founder

Jamie started asking this empowering question while waitressing and dreaming big despite self-doubt.
It helped her persevere through rejection and build a successful company from her living room.

ADVICE

Trust Your Inner Knowing

Dare to trust your inner knowing over external pressures and expectations.
Follow what you were created for, not just what is safe or expected by others.

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Imagine if 1 tool, that’s a simple question to ask yourself each day, can transform your confidence, your self-belief, and your entire life! I am so excited for this episode with you today, as I am sharing the commencement speech I just gave at Columbia University GSB where I share how this one question I ask myself daily has changed everything in my life and it can for you too!

One of the most empowering questions you can ask yourself, that has the potential to help you truly live your best life is this: What will you do, with the power that is, YOU? This question helped me believe that where I came from, and even my past mistakes, didn’t have to determine where I was going. And, along with my faith, helped me believe my dreams were possible, even on the days when it felt like nothing was going my way, or on the days when I was tempted to tell myself lies like I don’t have what it takes, I’m not enough, and big dreams like this don’t happen to people like me.

What will you do with the power that is YOU? It’s one of the most empowering questions you can ask yourself, because, at it’s core, it’s a reminder that you hold so much power inside of you, and you do! I can’t wait for you to hear this episode and let me know how you’re going to start using this question in your life!

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