“How to Self Advocate” – A TEDx Talk by Elizabeth Strusz
For the changemakers, the underestimated, and the ones who teach them.
Advocacy shouldn’t be complicated.
We all have moments when we need to speak up—but we’re rarely taught how. And if you’re the person in charge of listening, guiding, or mentoring? It’s easy to get it wrong.
“How to Self Advocate” offers a practical, human approach to making space and taking space—especially in environments that weren’t built with you in mind. Whether you’re raising your voice or creating room for others, this talk is for you.
About Elizabeth Strusz
Elizabeth Strusz is a multi-business entrepreneur, leadership speaker, and unapologetic believer in equity-centered workplaces. As a salon owner, TEDx speaker, and idea strategist, she’s built inclusive, high-impact teams in one of the most conservative regions of the country.
Her work focuses on teaching people how to speak up, be heard, and create spaces where no one gets left behind. If you’ve ever been underestimated—or you’re ready to shift the way your team shows up—she’s the voice you want in the room.
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Now booking for 2025
Elizabeth is available for:
- Keynotes & conferences
- Corporate trainings
- Campus events
- Retreats & leadership intensives
Each talk is customized to your audience and includes real stories, tactical tools, and the kind of energy that makes people want to do something after they leave.
Self-advocacy isn’t a solo sport.
Want to keep the conversation going? Join Elizabeth’s mailing list for reflection prompts, advocacy tools, and behind-the-scenes access to new projects. You’ll also get her free mini-guide: “3 Ways to Start Self-Advocating”
This Talk Is Already Working
Just a few days after my TEDx talk, I was sitting in the drive-thru line, waiting for my order, thinking about everything and nothing all at once.
Out of nowhere, a fast-food employee came rushing up — not from the register, not from the window — but straight from the back of the kitchen.
Still in their headset and apron, they leaned halfway out of the window, eyes wide and full of something you don’t forget.
“Hey! I saw you at TEDx last week!” they called out, almost like they couldn’t hold it in.
“I need you to know how much I needed it.”
They weren’t even assigned to my car.
They must’ve recognized me from the kitchen line, decided it mattered enough to say it, and made their way up to that window just for a few seconds of connection.
And there I was, mozzarella fries in hand, stunned — not by the food, but by the fact that words spoken on a stage days before could still find their way into kitchens, hearts, and ordinary afternoons like that.
That moment? That’s the whole point. These words don’t just live on a stage. They ripple into everyday lives, everyday jobs, everyday humans.
Got a story to share? I’d love to hear it.
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