
Both women were seen as extreme one labeled crazy, the other a traitor yet they changed the world by refusing to stay silent. Anna Pshehalouk is a remarkably gifted 13-year-old student whose talents span the arts, literature, and the sciences. An award-winning participant in the Spelling Bee, Anna combines linguistic precision with expressive depth. She is fluent in Arabic, Turkish, and English, effortlessly bridging cultures through language.
Anna is a professional Circassian dancer, preserving cultural heritage with grace and discipline. Her artistic talents extend to both music—playing guitar and piano—and visual arts, where her paintings captivate with imagination and emotional nuance. A budding writer and junior author, Anna explores themes of identity and human behavior, inspired by her growing interest in psychology.
With a vibrant mind and creative soul, Anna brings a unique blend of cultural richness, intellect, and artistic vision to the TEDx stage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at