Nora Punzel (Nora Aigner) was our youngest speaker this year. She is an Austrian poet who has been diagnosed with Eagle-Syndrome, a rare disease that causes long-term voice loss and severe pain. She talked about what it was like to lose her voice and to feel like she had to suffer in silence when she had so much she wanted to say. Her talk, which was one of the most personal ones at this year’s conference, reminded audience members of the privilege to be able to voice their opinions and the importance of sharing their stories with others.  Following Nora’s … Continue reading Losing Your Voice: An Interview with Nora Punzel at TEDxVienna UNTOLD