In this funny, honest and empathetic talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied challenges us to look beyond our initial perceptions and open doors to new ways of supporting others. About Yassmin Abdel-Magied Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a mechanical engineer, social justice advocate, writer and petrol head. Debut author at 24 with the coming-of-age-memoir, Yassmin’s Story, the 2015 Queensland Young Australian of the Year advocates for the empowerment of youth, women and those from racially, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Yassmin founded the not-for-profit Youth Without Borders at age 16.