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She strikes the brick.

The video freezes on her face.

At this time, we see Michelle in an indoor gym wearing the same red belt.

What you hear is her psyching herself up.

She hits the brick.

And this time, she breaks it.

That was Michelle Carey at TED Next 2025.

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