The recipe nobody gives you for a great life | Dominique Palmer | TEDxLargo

Dominique Palmer uses food as a metaphor for building a good life. Her TEDxLargo talk focuses on choosing the right people, noticing meaningful moments, and sharing everyday life with others as ingredients for healthy relationships. She argues these habits can deepen connection and make life more fulfilling. Palmer is an Advocacy Specialist with The Arc Maryland and a self-advocate working on accessibility, inclusion, and opportunities for people with disabilities. She co-founded the S.E.E. (Socially Equipping Everyone) Foundation, which creates chances for people with and without disabilities to build authentic relationships.

• Food as a metaphor for relationships and well-being
• Choosing the right people to spend time with
• Appreciating meaningful moments and sharing life with others
• Building inclusive connections through the S.E.E. Foundation

In The Recipe Nobody Gives You for a Great Life, Dominique Palmer uses food as a metaphor for life. She explores how choosing the right people, appreciating meaningful moments, and sharing our lives with others can nourish healthy relationships, deepen connections, and create a more fulfilling life. Dominique Palmer is an Advocacy Specialist with The Arc Maryland and a passionate self-advocate dedicated to advancing accessibility, inclusion, and opportunities for people with disabilities. She actively participates in Marylandʼs legislative process and authors Dominiqueʼs Corner for The Arc Maryland. Inspired by her experience with Partners in Policymaking, Dominique co-founded the S.E.E. (Socially Equipping Everyone) Foundation, Inc., creating opportunities for people with and without disabilities to build authentic relationships and stronger communities. 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