TEDx Talks

How to stop being your own biggest bully | Tyler Ryan Hall | TEDxRobinson Road

29. Juni 2026

The loudest bully in our lives is often the voice inside our own heads. In this talk, Tyler explores how negative self-talk shapes our confidence, decisions, and potential—and shares practical strategies to silence the inner critic, build self-compassion, and become our own greatest supporter. Tyler Ryan Hall is The Identity Architect and founder of TRH Creative Group who helps mission-driven people stop shrinking, master their message, and build the identity to live bigger. In this TEDx talk, Tyler introduces the Bully Voice™ — the internal voice shaped by shame, rejection, embarrassment, and unwanted exposure. Through a deeply personal story of being bullied in a high school locker room, he reveals how painful moments from the past can become an identity we carry for years, quietly shaping our confidence, visibility, relationships, work, and purpose. Using his AEIOU Self-Mastery Framework—Acknowledge, Expose, Introduce, Own and Upgrade—Tyler shows how to separate from the voice that keeps us small and consciously create a new identity rooted in self-trust, courage, and congruence. His core belief is simple: You were not born to shrink. You were born to live bigger. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Say Yes Before It's Easy | Tamar Greene | TEDxSUNY Oswego

29. Juni 2026

Some of the most important opportunities in life arrive before we feel ready for them. Drawing from his journey from a shy student in Rochester, New York, to performing on Broadway, Tamar Greene shares how growth often begins with a simple but difficult choice: saying yes. Through personal stories of uncertainty, risk, and unexpected opportunities, he explores how embracing discomfort can open doors we never imagined and lead us toward a more meaningful life. Tamar Greene is a dynamic artist and educator currently playing George Washington in Broadway’s Hamilton. A classically trained pianist and opera singer, Tamar’s artistry spans multiple genres, from classical and jazz to reggae, gospel, and R&B. His career has taken him across the United States and internationally, with performances that celebrate both technical mastery and storytelling. A first generation American from Rochester, NY, Tamar’s journey from shy child to Broadway stage has been shaped by resilience, teachers who believed in him, and his own willingness to say yes to opportunities that stretched him. Beyond performance, he serves as a clinician and mentor to emerging artists, guiding them to find confidence in their voice and courage in their choices. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Why You Need 51% of Your Own Life | Anush Aslanyan | TEDxYerevanSalon

29. Juni 2026

In this talk, Anush Aslanyan shares a personal journey toward independence and belonging. Through stories of growing up with a disability, she reflects on how choosing your own path, even when it feels difficult or uncertain, can transform not only your life, but the people and systems around you. Her talk explores the idea that true independence is not isolation, but finding the confidence to claim your “51%” and show up as yourself. Anush Aslanyan is the Co-founder of the NGO “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities” and the social enterprise “EREOstyle.” Her initiatives are aimed at empowering people with disabilities and creating inclusive employment opportunities. In 2019, she launched the “EREOstyle” initiative, which produces souvenirs while creating job opportunities for people with disabilities. She also founded the YouTube channel “The Philosophy of Disability with Anush Aslanyan,” where disability-related topics are discussed in an honest, positive, and often humorous format. Anush has participated in several international leadership programs, including the Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) organized by Mobility International USA, the Swedish Institute Leadership Lab, and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the U.S. Department of State. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Bad Gals Run The Stage: Inequality in the Music Industry | Natalie Nicholas | TEDxPorthtowan Women

28. Juni 2026

DJ, festival founder, and rave culture advocate, Natalie Nicholas, traces the history of women in DJ culture from its origins in the Black and queer communities of Chicago, New York, and Detroit and asks why so many of those women's contributions have been quietly, systematically erased. She brings that history into the present day, examining the structural barriers including unconscious bias, unpaid domestic labour, the very real cost of online visibility, and how that keeps women off festival stages and out of the rooms where decisions get made. But this talk goes deeper than line-ups and systemic oppression. It reaches back to ancient times when priestesses who played the frame drum not as entertainment, but as spiritual technology. It draws on research into the ritual power of music and collective gathering and presents the idea of the DJ not just as performer but as shaman, guiding the energy of a space, generating awe, connection, and transformation. Natalie Nicholas is a DJ, event producer, and music advocate based in Cornwall. Performing as DJ Natz, she is the founder of Freestyler Events, the grassroots event brand behind the annual Kernowtopia festival. She is also the founding director of Amplify, an organisation that uses electronic music to inspire and engage young people. Her work sits at the intersection of music, community, and advocacy, with a particular focus on creating visibility and opportunity for women and gender-diverse artists in spaces not traditionally built for them. In this talk, she draws on her own experience behind the decks, in the classroom, and on the festival field to examine the structural forces that keep women out of electronic music and to make the case for why that needs to change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Rethinking DEI for Europe | Laurent Muzellec & Olamide Obadina | TEDxTrinityCollegeDublin

27. Juni 2026

Around the world, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—DEI—has become the dominant framework for addressing fairness and representation. Yet DEI was born in a very specific context: the American civil rights movement and the United States’ unique racial history. Today, that same framework is facing unprecedented pushback in its country of origin. Nearly half of American voters supported an openly anti-DEI presidential candidate, and major corporations are downsizing or abandoning DEI departments. What was meant to promote inclusion has paradoxically become a source of division, antagonising large segments of society and failing to generate broad-based legitimacy. Despite this backlash, Europe has rapidly imported DEI language, tools, and assumptions—with little questioning of whether they fit our cultural traditions, institutional systems, or social realities. Europe’s universalist heritage, from Enlightenment humanism to the post-war integration project, emphasises shared citizenship and common humanity over identity-based categorisation. This offers an opportunity: rather than adopting a framework that is losing traction in the U.S., Europe can develop its own model for social cohesion. In this talk, we introduce EUP: Equity, Unity and Pluralism a framework that aligns with European values while addressing the shortcomings of DEI. EUP preserves individual freedoms, promotes fairness without enforcing equal outcomes, and rebuilds civic unity at a time of growing societal fragmentation. It provides a constructive, context-appropriate alternative that could become a European standard—other continents should similarly adapt the DEI framework to their own histories and cultural foundations. This talk reframes the debate and offers a hopeful path forward for a cohesive European future. Laurent Muzellec is the Dean of Trinity Business School at Trinity College Dublin and a scholar whose work explores digital transformation. As Dean, he has overseen initiatives promoting fairness and transparency within a diverse academic community, giving him practical insight into how inclusion is implemented on the ground. He is a keen advocate for access programs based on socio-economic criteria such as the Trinity Access Program. Having lived and worked in the USA and multiple European contexts, Muzellec has a background in political science. This vantage point informs his argument that Europe needs its own approach to social cohesion, rooted in its universalist traditions and civic values. Olamide is a Trinity First Class Global Business graduate, DEI researcher, and emerging voice on entrepreneurship, equity, and systems change. She is a DEI Laidlaw Scholar and a JP McManus All Ireland Scholar. Much of her work is shaped by a curiosity about who our systems are designed to serve…and who they leave behind. Olamide explores how entrepreneurship shape access to opportunity. Through research, consulting, and leadership roles, she has examined the often-invisible structures behind female leadership, access to capital, and network advantage and how these forces quietly determine outcomes. Her work challenges traditional diversity approaches, focusing on redesign over representation, showing that inclusion requires new frameworks, clearer metrics, and honest conversations about power. She is deeply involved in community-building and mentorship. Through research and storytelling, Olamide argues that change happens when systems are redesigned, not merely diversified. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How Conformity Drives Social Trends | Kaleda Denton | TEDxNewEngland

26. Juni 2026

What drives large-scale social changes like trends, fads, and collective behavior? Two powerful forces are conformity and anti-conformity: the desire to fit in and the urge to stand out. By modeling these individual-level choices and scaling them up to the population level, we can begin to understand how small decisions accumulate in surprising ways to shape the trends you follow, the customs you adopt, and even the opinions you hold. Kaleda is an evolutionary biologist who holds an Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute. Her research explores how both genetic and non-genetic processes—such as epigenetics, development, and culture—shape evolution. A former Stanford Graduate Fellow, she combines theoretical and empirical research to understand significant evolutionary transitions and the emergence of cooperation, leveraging her expertise in gene-culture co-evolution and her collaborations with leaders in evolutionary biology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The life-saving act nobody sees | Kate Fisher | TEDxBrisbane

26. Juni 2026

What would you say if you were given 10 minutes to say goodbye to your child? Kate Fisher knows the answer. A rare autoimmune condition left her daughter critically ill, and the treatment keeping her alive depends entirely on blood and plasma donated by strangers. When supplies ran low, treatment was delayed — with devastating consequences. Drawing on both lived experience and her work as a health sociologist, Kate explores a surprising contradiction: while blood donation saves millions of lives, it remains one of the least visible acts of care in modern society. Through her global advocacy initiative, Milkshakes for Marleigh, she has worked to make the impact of blood donation visible by connecting donors, recipients and communities through storytelling. Kate examines the consequences of life-saving acts being invisible — and why understanding this may be critical to the future of blood donation. Kate Fisher is a health sociologist and global blood donation advocate whose work explores altruism, health systems and the unseen networks that sustain life. She is the founder of Milkshakes for Marleigh, a movement addressing critical blood shortages by amplifying the voices of blood recipients, and making visible the impact of anonymous donors. Kate’s work is grounded in lived experience, shaped by her daughter’s survival following repeated life-saving blood-derived treatments. Through research, storytelling and advocacy, she examines how generosity operates within modern healthcare systems — and what happens when it is taken for granted. By making gratitude visible and stories shareable, Kate’s work invites a deeper understanding of the quiet acts of humanity that keep families together, often without recognition or reward. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Human rights vs innovation | Janna Araeva | TEDxRoyal Holloway

26. Juni 2026

Three questions to ask yourself when you are inventing new technology. Creating something new is always an exciting and intriguing process, but does a new technology or creating is going to be beneficial for the whole society, or only strengthen the inequality? What questions should we ask ourselves before taking a step forward in developing something revolutionary? Janna is a feminist activist, a producer and a feminist writer from Kyrgyzstan, who is dedicated to promoting human rights through film and TV. She is currently doing her Master’s degree at Royal Holloway’s Producing Film and TV course. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Only Winning Move | Eason Leung | TEDxRoyal Holloway

26. Juni 2026

The talk explores a fundamental question of our time: if machines can replicate intelligence, what truly makes us human? Through real-world examples and cultural references, I intend to argue that the real question is not what AI will become—but what we might lose if we forget what makes us human. Eason Leung is a master's student in Royal Holloway, majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with an academic background in social sciences, sociology and international studies. Growing up in Hong Kong and now studying in the United Kingdom, he brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to how systems and technologies reshape human behaviour. His work explores the intersection of intelligent systems and society, with a particular focus on what it means to be human in an age increasingly defined by artificial intelligence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What AI reveals about the human mind | Abbie Brazenall | TEDxRoyal Holloway

26. Juni 2026

The talk explores what AI reveals about the human mind and what that means for how we learn, connect and grow. Abbie Brazenall is an AI Consultant, NLP Master Practitioner and author of The Psychology of AI Adoption. With a background in psychology, Abbie works at the intersection of human behaviour and artificial intelligence - helping organisations implement AI successfully This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Rediscovering your creativity | Richard Granger | TEDxRoyal Holloway

26. Juni 2026

Creativity isn't something we lose as we grow older, it's something we can rediscover. By rethinking challenges with curiosity and imagination, individuals can unlock innovative solutions using their creativity. Richard Granger is an associate professor at RHUL, teaching technology and innovation management on PGT Master’ programmes. He has worked in these topics for many years as a management consultant to industrial companies and public sector organisations all over the world. He helps senior managers and teams to improve their organisations’ capabilities and performance in these areas and to bring new technology to market. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Dance with your dharma: Creativity as the bridge from chaos to clarity | Nikita Thakrar | TEDxTruro

26. Juni 2026

What if creativity is not just something we do, but a way of finding our path through uncertainty? In this powerful and uplifting TEDxTruro talk, Nikita Thakrar explores how creativity can become a bridge between chaos and clarity. Drawing on the idea of dharma, our deeper purpose, Nikita invites us to see dance, expression and creative practice as tools for reconnecting with who we are, what matters to us, and how we move forward when life feels unclear. Dance with Your Dharma is a reminder that clarity is not always found by standing still and thinking harder. Sometimes, we find it by moving, creating and trusting the rhythm within us. Nikita Thakrar is an author, educator, and founder of Journey from Karma to Dharma™. With over two decades of experience in creative arts and holistic wellbeing, she integrates movement, mindfulness, and spirituality to help people reconnect with their true purpose. Nikita`s journey began as a Kathak dancer and studio owner before a major life transition led her to explore deeper forms of healing and personal transformation. Today, she guides individuals and organisations through programmes, retreats, and talks that blend ancient wisdom with modern insight. Nikita`s work inspires audiences to embrace creativity as a pathway to clarity, resilience, and aligned living. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Courage to Come Back | Gayathri Vamsi | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth

26. Juni 2026

We often celebrate connection in relationships, but rarely talk about what happens when connection breaks. In this talk, Gayathri Vamsi explores one of the most overlooked skills in parenting and human relationships: repair. Through an honest story from her own life, she reveals why mistakes, misunderstandings, and moments of disconnection are not signs of failure, but opportunities for deeper trust. This talk is a powerful reminder that strong relationships are not built on perfection, they are built on the courage to return, reconnect, and begin again. Gayathri Vamsi is an educator, entrepreneur, investor, mother, and parenting mentor whose journey spans countries, reinventions, and rebuilding life from scratch. After spending nearly a decade in Seattle working with Indian community learning spaces while raising her two boys, she moved back to Bangalore and founded Buzzing Bees, an ISO-certified education company, and co-founded Literacy Bees, an IIM Bangalore-incubated startup. She later became an angel investor and mentor to student-led startups across engineering colleges in Bangalore. Just when life seemed successful and settled, another major transition brought her to Dallas in 2025, where starting over reshaped her understanding of parenting, identity, resilience, and what truly creates human connection. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Profound Silliness: Why Doing Utterly Pointless Things Might Just Save Us | Rujuta Singh | TEDxTruro

26. Juni 2026

What if the things we dismiss as silly, playful or completely pointless are actually some of the most important things we can do? In this joyful and thought provoking TEDxTruro talk, Rujuta Singh explores the hidden power of silliness in a world obsessed with productivity, seriousness and constant achievement. Through humour, curiosity and human insight, she asks whether play, absurdity and purposeless acts can reconnect us with creativity, resilience, community and ourselves. Profound Silliness is an invitation to loosen our grip, laugh a little more, and rediscover the unexpected wisdom found in doing things for no obvious reason at all. Because sometimes, the most pointless moments are the ones that remind us what it means to be fully human. Rujuta Singh is the creator of The Great Silliness Project, a year-long, community-powered exploration into the profound impact of doing utterly pointless things on purpose. Founder of Solved Together, a London-based business transformation and innovation studio, she is one of the top 1% of facilitators globally, a qualified executive coach, expert in neuroscience-based collaboration, design thinking, Lego Serious Play, and the somewhat alarming art of clown facilitation. During a personally difficult year, she discovered what kept her afloat: unexpected, joyful moments of pure silliness. Through her newsletter Profound Silliness, she documents intentional absurdity and the accidental wisdom inside it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Slow down, to reconnect, with ourselves and our surroundings | Bas Breman | TEDxWageningenUniversity

26. Juni 2026

The current loss of biodiversity calls for an urgent response. However, in our urge to find answers and solutions to some of the biggest challenges, we are often not asking the right questions. Although there isn’t much time to waste, being able to slow down might actually be one of the most important skills we have to develop. Bas Breman is a researcher and teacher at Wageningen University and Research. Most of his projects are future-oriented. Working on new (nature-inclusive) future scenarios, exploring new nature narratives, and developing educational activities that also offer younger generations the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful contribution to a greener future. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Nature Has All the Answers | Jason Zhuoqing Zhu | TEDxNanshan Salon

26. Juni 2026

At nine years old, Jason read about a leaf‑mimicking mantis and became obsessed. Years later, he quit his jobs, saved up, and flew to Costa Rica to find it. Since then, he has spent years in jungles across the world, searching for hidden creatures and unexpected truths. But his talk is not just about breathtaking encounters; it's about how nature transforms and humbles us. His message is clear: beyond books and screens, nature has all the answers. 自然探险家 科普作者 中国国家地理梦巴格创始人 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Small Mental Shift That Changes How We Handle Emotions | Shubhaa Aditya | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth

26. Juni 2026

What if emotional resilience is not about controlling our feelings, but changing our relationship with them? In her talk, Shubhaa Aditya talks about the transformative power of self-distancing, the ability to create space between what we feel and who we are. Through a story and practical reflections, she reveals how a simple shift in perspective can prevent difficult moments from becoming lifelong identities. This talk offers a powerful reminder that emotions are real, but they do not define us and that perspective is often the first step toward emotional freedom. Shubhaa Aditya is a Mindset and Manifestation Mentor who helps women understand why manifestation often doesnít work and what truly makes it work. While most people focus on affirmations, vision boards, and surface-level positivity, she brings attention to the deeper inner blocks that silently shape reality, overthinking, self-doubt, emotional patterns, and lack of self-trust. Through her work, Shubhaa bridges mindset and manifestation in a practical, relatable way. She guides women to move from confusion to clarity, from emotional overwhelm to inner stability, and from passive wishing to conscious creation, aligned action, and a more fulfilling way of living. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Confidence – Built, Borrowed and Expanded | Renu Bohra | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth

26. Juni 2026

Renu Bohra says that the confidence is not something you are born with, but something you can deliberately build. She challenges the myth of natural confidence and introduces a simple yet powerful framework: Confidence = Support + Preparation + Action. Drawing from life experiences, leadership lessons, and timeless wisdom, she reveals how confidence grows through encouragement, intentional preparation, and the courage to take action before feeling ready. A practical and empowering perspective for anyone seeking to navigate uncertainty, setbacks, and new opportunities with greater self-belief. Renu Bohra is a seasoned Human Resources leader with nearly three decades of experience across diverse industries, including infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at SYSTRA India, she leads strategic people initiatives that support organizational growth, innovation, and transformation. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions with several prominent organizations, building expertise in talent management, organizational development, leadership coaching, and culture transformation. Known for her people-centric approach and business acumen, Renu has successfully driven workforce engagement and leadership excellence. She is passionate about shaping future-ready workplaces and empowering individuals and teams to achieve sustainable success in an evolving world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Progress Begins Before Certainty | Majid Misger | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth

26. Juni 2026

In a world obsessed with certainty, we often postpone our dreams, decisions, and opportunities while waiting for the “right moment.” But if that moment never comes then? Drawing from life experiences of adversity, resilience, and growth, Majid Misger challenges the belief that certainty is a prerequisite for action. Through powerful stories and practical insights, he explores how embracing discomfort, navigating uncertainty, and learning from failure can unlock unexpected opportunities. This talk is a reminder that progress belongs not to those who wait for perfect conditions, but to those who move forward despite them. Majid Misger is a Learning and Development Professional, Career Mentor, and Leadership Trainer with a passion for helping individuals realize their potential and navigate change with confidence. With extensive experience in talent development, capability building, and professional growth, he has trained and mentored people from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to develop the skills needed for success in a rapidly evolving world. His work focuses on leadership, communication, lifelong learning, and personal effectiveness. Through practical insights and a people-centered approach, Majid encourages individuals to embrace continuous growth, cultivate resilience, and create meaningful impact in both their personal and professional journeys. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Yapay Zeka Çağında Farkındalık - Prof. Alper Bilge TEDxAYZOFL Youth | Alper Bilge | TEDxAYZOFL Youth

26. Juni 2026

Proffesor Alper Bilge gives an answer about one of the most common questions "Will AI take over my job" by making the audience conscious about AI and how our desicions affect it's outcomes. Alper Bilge 1983 yılında dünyaya gelmiştir. 2005 yılı Anadolu Üniversitesi Elektrik Elektronik Mühendisliği mezunu olup, doktorasını Anadolu Üniversitesi Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümünde tamamlamıştır. Akdeniz Üniversitesi Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümünde Yapay Zeka ve Veri Mühendisliği Profesörü olarak görev yapmaktadır. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Should female athletes be cycle tracking? | Jennifer Bunn | TEDxSHSU

20. Juni 2026

Let’s talk about periods--yes, really. Half the world experiences them, yet we still treat them like taboo, especially in sports. Dr. Jennifer Bunn’s talk takes us on the roller coaster of the menstrual cycle to better understand hormonal shifts and how they can impact training, symptoms, performance, and recovery. Her talk also explores how birth control changes the game and why understanding matters--not just for athletes, but for any active woman. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or someone who’s been afraid to wear white shorts, it’s time to normalize the conversation. When we understand the cycle and start talking about it, we can empower women to train smarter, perform better, and stop being embarrassed by their period. Dr. Jennifer Bunn is a former collegiate athlete and built her career studying how the body moves, performs, and recovers. She is passionate about helping women understand their menstrual cycles and how they impact everything from training to everyday life. Bunn has worked with athletes, students, and fellow researchers, and is not afraid to challenge outdated ideas in sports science. She is also a proud advocate for making science accessible, practical, and a little more fun. Whether in the lab or the classroom, Bunn is driven to break down barriers, bust myths, and make sure women know what they need to thrive — in sport, in health, and in life. Understanding your body shouldn't be confusing or embarrassing. It should be powerful. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How to actually change your habits | Kim Foster | TEDxSurrey

19. Juni 2026

In this talk, Kim Foster explores why change is so hard and maintains that the problem isn’t willpower or habits, but identity. Drawing on personal stories as a doctor and someone who struggled with career misalignment, she shows how focusing on what we do fails when it conflicts with who we believe we are. Research reveals that people sustain change when behaviours align with identity, not just intention. True transformation happens when we update the internal “operating system” that shapes our choices. By releasing outdated self-stories and choosing who we’re becoming, change stops feeling forced and starts to feel freeing. Kim Foster, M.D., is a former family physician turned entrepreneur, author, and identity-based transformation expert. After two decades in medicine, she realized that lasting change isn’t about willpower or habits—it starts with who you believe yourself to be. Today, she leads a global online learning platform, hosts a YouTube channel with more than 200,000 subscribers, and helps people around the world reinvent their lives from the inside out. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your Health. Drawing on science, psychology, and her own experience reinventing her life and career after medicine, Kim teaches people how to rebuild their inner blueprint so they can create the future they want with confidence and clarity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How cryptocurrency creates risks for everyone | Tonantzin Carmona | TEDxMidAtlantic

18. Juni 2026

In 2008, Tonantzin Carmona's family lost their home — one foreclosure notice among millions. She took two lessons from that wreckage: a financial system can collapse on people who had no hand in building it, and when it does, the people who did build it rarely pay. She's hearing the same warning signals now, in crypto. Her argument isn't that crypto is a bad bet. It's that you're already exposed whether or not you ever touch it. Pension funds and 401(k)s, your energy bill, scams clustered in working-class neighborhoods — the risk has quietly crossed from Wall Street to Main Street. And the newest weak link, stablecoins, ties this volatile market back to ordinary banks and Treasury bonds, so the next panic might not spread one foreclosure at a time. It could spread at the speed of code. Underneath the finance is a harder question about who gets to write the rules. With crypto money now bankrolling a huge share of our politics and regulators loosening the guardrails, Carmona asks whether our institutions are even strong enough to stop the next crisis — and what it means that we may be setting up 2008 all over again, on purpose. Her challenge: if the powerful can rewrite the rules for themselves, can the rest of us rewrite them for everyone? Tonantzin Carmona is a fellow at Brookings Metro who focuses on wealth and inequality, financial and emerging technologies, and state and local policy implementation. She has been featured in Bloomberg, The Washington Post, CNN, Politico, Los Angeles Times, Axios, Fortune, Bloomberg Tax, Associated Press, NPR Marketplace, Quartz, TechCrunch, Tech Monitor, and Crain’s Chicago Business. Carmona’s professional background spans roles in public policy, communications, politics, and philanthropy. She previously served as special assistant to the president for economic policy at the White House National Economic Council, as well as senior advisor at the Department of the Treasury’s Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Office. She has also championed federal policies as the Illinois political director for the 2020 presidential campaign of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and as Sen. Warren’s deputy press secretary on Capitol Hill. At the local level, Carmona spearheaded several citywide initiatives. As chief of policy for the Chicago City Clerk, Carmona led the Chicago Fines, Fees, and Access Collaborative, which culminated in significant reforms of the city’s regressive public finance policies. Additionally, she launched Chicago’s municipal ID card, which simultaneously serves as a government-issued ID, transit pass, and library card, while ensuring substantial data privacy protections for applicants. As director of the Office of New Americans at the Chicago mayor’s office, she led the development of several immigrant integration policies, including the city’s first language access ordinance. Furthermore, in her role as deputy policy director at the mayor’s office, she led the City-County Collaboration, which identified $70 million in savings and new revenue sources. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Right to Be Forgotten: Why the Internet Should Let People Change | Emma Dutta | TEDxKCISLK Youth

18. Juni 2026

What happens when one online mistake follows someone for the rest of their life? In this talk, Emma Dutta argues for the Right to Be Forgotten, a legal idea that allows people to request the removal of outdated, irrelevant, or harmful personal data. Through examples of digital permanence, online misinformation, and reputation damage, she explains why privacy laws such as the GDPR matter in giving people the chance to grow beyond their past. Highschool student at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Comparing Ourselves Online: How Social Media Steals Joy | Olivia Chang | TEDxKCISLK Youth

18. Juni 2026

Why can a few minutes of scrolling make us feel worse about our own lives? In this talk, Olivia Chang reflects on how social media encourages upward comparison, especially among teenagers surrounded by curated images of success, beauty, and achievement. She argues that by recognizing the difference between connection and comparison, we can use social media more intentionally and protect our sense of self-worth. High school student at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How stories create systems | Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen | TEDxMtHood

18. Juni 2026

Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen explores how stories, metaphors and language harden into governance norms — and how systems maintain inertia until those norms are tested by failure. He asks what assumptions are quietly shaping how climate capital moves — and how might those assumptions be influencing urgency, risk tolerance, and responsibility? Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen is a capital systems architect working at the intersection of philanthropy, venture capital, and public funding. He helps foundations, investors, and institutions move beyond grants-as-default and toward investment strategies that align capital with real-world outcomes. As the founder of LION Strategies and a partner at Willohsen Capital, Kasem designs and deploys innovative funding models—including mission-related and program-related investments—to unlock capital for entrepreneurs tackling complex social and climate challenges. His work spans ecosystem design, governance, and the cultural shifts required for institutions to take intelligent risk. Previously an exited founder and former data scientist working with elite teams across the U.S. and U.K. defense systems, Kasem brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and human-centered design to finance. His work asks a simple but disruptive question: what if capital actually did the job it was meant to do? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Frisbee: What School Lunch Says About Student Health | Joseph Lee | TEDxKCISLK Youth

18. Juni 2026

Why do so many school lunches feel like a gamble? In this talk, Joseph Lee uses humor and personal experience to examine the systems behind processed cafeteria food, from government food programs to supply chains optimized for shelf life. He argues that school lunch is not just about taste, but about student health, respect, and the choices schools design into everyday life. High school student at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Create Your Own Happiness: How Creativity Changes the Way We Live | Joie Huang | TEDxKCISLK Youth

18. Juni 2026

Can creativity make everyday life happier? In this talk, Joie Huang shares how junk journaling helped her turn stress, memories, and ordinary moments into something meaningful. Drawing on research about creativity and well-being, she argues that creative habits are not only for artists: they are simple ways for anyone to feel more present, expressive, and connected to themselves. High school student at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

‘Mindfulness’ in an Age of Full Minds: When Wellness Becomes a Weapon | Rahul Rama-Panchia | TEDxUCT

18. Juni 2026

What if the tools we use to calm our anxiety are actually making it worse? Medical student Rahul Rama-Panchia challenges the modern commercialisation and distortion of mindfulness, revealing how an obsessive focus on self-analysis can trigger a chronic stress response. By exploring the neuroscience of overprocessing, he offers a radical alternative: reclaiming our inner narrative by giving ourselves permission to pause—and to be angry. Rahul Rama-Panchia is a third-year medical student at the University of Cape Town, currently serving as Deputy Chairperson of the Health Sciences Student Council. Committed to equity, compassion, and community, he brings people together through leadership, creative problem-solving, and advocacy. He is the co-founder and CEO of Street Smartz, an award-winning AI-powered app that equips South African children with knowledge of bodily autonomy and safety. His work was recognised by the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab, where his team ranked among the Top 6 ventures globally. Beyond medicine and innovation, Rahul embraces storytelling and creative activism as tools for connection and social change. His journey—rooted in deep listening, integrity, and the desire to uplift others—shapes his belief that mindfulness isn’t an escape from the world’s noise, but a way of living fully within it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

A Peaceful Goodbye: Dignity and Choice at the End of Life | Jamie Kim | TEDxKCISLK Youth

18. Juni 2026

Who should have the right to decide a person’s final moments? In this talk, Jamie Kim reflects on the story of Belgian Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort to explore euthanasia, dignity, and personal choice at the end of life. Rather than treating the topic only as a debate about death, Jamie asks how compassion, respect, and humanity should shape the way we respond to suffering. Highschool student at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx