Ise Lyfe
Storyteller | Building Community Through Media
About
Ise Lyfe is a filmmaker, author, and community organizer who uses creative media to amplify underrepresented voices. His documentary films and TED Talks have reached millions, sparking crucial conversations around social justice, identity, and the power of storytelling.
Lyfe founded the urban arts nonprofit PostGrid, which provides youth mentorship and arts programming in underserved communities. His keynotes inspire audiences to harness the transformative potential of media to build more equitable, connected societies.
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We are not mud
"How will this generation define itself?" asks spoken word artist Ise Lyfe. Accompanied by cellist Michael Feckses, Lyfe challenges those in Silicon Valley to reflect and embrace humanity as technology progresses.
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