In a society that shuns those who do not fit in, a 16-year old dares everyone, including herself, to be different.


Mina Whorms was born and raised in Grand Cayman. She is 16 years old, currently attending Cayman Prep and High School, with plans to attend university next year. She aspires to be a writer, possibly pursuing a career in journalism or literature. Her hobbies include reading, writing novels, playing instruments, and extra-curricular activities to aid her community.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx