Rose performs three original poems; ‘Undesignated Places’, ‘Bird World Problems’ and ‘In Response to One Direction's song “What Makes You Beautiful.”’

Originally a Mechanical Engineer, Rose now works full time as a Performance Poet and Illustrator. In 2019 she became the champion of the ‘Going West Writers Festival Poetry Slam’. Rose’s poetry has been featured in a variety of locations across NZ including Auckland’s Comedy Club, Auckland’s Stand Up Poetry and Poetry in Motion Wellington. 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