An eternally curious student of life, Naomi Shimada engages deeply with people to understand what connects us all.
Why you should listen
"First and foremost, I am a human being," says Naomi Shimada. Through her modeling, podcasting, radio and book writing work, she imagines a more viable and just future that's full of tenderness and care. She spends her life learning and being inquisitive about the things that bring people together.
Shimada coauthored Mixed Feelings, a book that explores the emotional impact of our digital habits and takes a closer look at what happens to us when we use our apps. Her podcast, Beauty Fix, is a curious dip into the world of beauty where she speaks to people about their perspectives on the world and seeks to understand what beauty means to them.
Naomi Shimada’s TED Talk
Naomi Shimada, Cloe Shasha Brooks
Tips for reclaiming your peace of mind online
11 minutes 52 secondsTo post or not to post? The real question is: How do you feel about it? Author Naomi Shimada reflects on the anxiety-inducing aspects of social media, sharing advice on how to step back from the shame, optics and echo chambers of the internet and untangle your self-worth from follower counts, likes and the unattainable perfectionism perpetuated online. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)Posted May 2021
