Change Your World by Caring for Plants
Discover how social media can be a powerful tool for engaging people with plant care and fostering a deeper connection to nature in this TEDx talk. Learn from Sofia Manuel, a civil engineer turned plant expert known as "A Tripeirinha" on Instagram, as she shares her journey from owning her first plant to becoming a content creator and landscape designer with over 170,000 followers. Explore how caring for plants can transform your living space and improve your well-being. Gain insights into Manuel's approach to teaching plant care through workshops and social media, making the subject accessible even to self-proclaimed "plant killers." Uncover the educational potential of social media platforms and how they can be used to cultivate a community of plant enthusiasts, or "PlantManas" as Manuel calls her followers.