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Linda would describe herself to be a stroke survivor, inventor, and problem solver. The people that know her often describe her to be a “secret weapon”. After her stroke in 2016, she found her true purpose in life by helping others to recover better after a brain injury. Linda is the General Director at Brain and Spine Rehab BV This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx