Jessie Reyez

Join Jessie Reyez, an inspiring singer-songwriter known for her raw vocal talent, as she transforms losses into wins. She shares her personal journey through heartbreak, highlighting how suffering fuels creativity. Reflecting on life’s challenges, Jessie emphasizes the power of perspective in turning hardship into opportunity. With heartfelt poetry and powerful performances, she intricately navigates the themes of love and loss, reminding us all of our inherent magic.

Jessie Reyez isn't afraid to make you cry when you listen to her music. The R&B artist, who was born in Toronto to Colombian immigrants, has amassed more than a billion streams globally, performed at Coachella, and been nominated for a Grammy. In this episode, Jessie opens up about her songwriting process and the journey of turning heartbreak into music. Then Jessie shares tips on how we can all create space for our emotions through art, and discusses why staying present is essential to creativity. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsFor the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsWant to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey here!Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyouFor the Idea Search application, go to ted.com/ideasearch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessie Reyez, a Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter known for her raw lyrics, shares her inspiring journey in the music industry. She talks about meeting Eminem and how that encounter earned his respect. Jessie reflects on her early challenges, including growing up bilingual and the impact of her mother’s English lessons on her talent. With a candid approach, she emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in creativity and the lessons learned from her first songwriting experiences, proving that resilience and authenticity lead to success.