Muhammad Talha

Muhammad Talha

The Myth of Being Self-Made: 
How Strangers Shape Our Success

Muhammad Talha is the first international nursing student at the University of Northern Iowa. In a world glorifying individualism, this talk redefines success as a collective effort, drawing from the Talha’s journey as a war refugee. Through stories of kindness from strangers that helped them rebuild and thrive, Talha demonstrates the profound impact of compassion and collaboration in shaping lives.