“Having feelings isn’t a sign of weakness — they mean we’re human.”
After being diagnosed with anxiety and depression, producer and activist Nikki Webber Allen felt too ashamed to tell anyone—until a family tragedy revealed just how many others were suffering in silence. In this moving and deeply personal talk, she shares why emotional honesty is a form of strength, especially in communities where vulnerability is often misunderstood. For women taught to “keep it together,” Nikki’s story reminds us that being open is brave—and necessary.
