In this talk, Sofana Dahlan evoques the identity and capabilities of the Saudi woman. With her daughter in mind, she explains the obstacles and social barriers that women face. She urges women from all over the world to overcome hardships and define their own identities based on what they want for themselves, rather than what society may want for them.

Sofana Dahlan is both a lawyer and the founder and CEO of Tashkeil, a Saudia Arabia-based social enterprise that incubates and promotes creative entrepreneurs.

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