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The not-so-rare world of rare diseases | Zhenghong Gao | TEDxApex
10. Juni 2026
How can a disease be considered "rare" when it affects 350 million people? In this compelling talk, the speaker unpacks one of healthcare's greatest paradoxes: thousands of rare diseases collectively impact a population larger than most countries. Through stories, research, and insight, he highlights the gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and awareness that leave millions searching for answers. By reframing rare diseases as a global challenge rather than isolated conditions, he offers a powerful vision for accelerating innovation and improving lives around the world. Dr. Zhenghong Gao is an internationally recognized scientist, drug developer, and biotech entrepreneur dedicated to transforming groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving therapies for patients worldwide. A trusted scientist-turned industry builder and cross-border strategist, he bridges the gap between pharma giants, cutting-edge biotechs, academia, and top-tier investors to translate early-stage breakthroughs into clinical realities. Driven by a patient-centric philosophy, Dr. Gao synergizes deep scientific expertise with strategic vision, utilizing data-driven dealmaking and high-impact alliances to spark global ecosystem collaboration and accelerate drug development. As a keynote speaker on platforms like TEDx, he champions a global vision to innovative medicine, focusing on delivering vital therapeutic breakthroughs to massive, historically underserved patient populations, especially rare diseases patients. 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 Find Clarity When the World Feels Loud | Mikaya Thurmond | TEDxNCState
10. Juni 2026
From breaking newsrooms to personal crises, chaos is inevitable, but confusion doesn’t have to be. Mikaya Thurmond shares what high-stakes communication experiences have taught her about staying grounded, thinking clearly, and responding with intention when the world feels overwhelming. This talk is a guide to cutting through noise and finding clarity when it matters most. Mikaya Thurmond is a communications strategist, former television news anchor, and founder and CEO of Milan Public Relations. With more than 15 years of experience, she has worked at the intersection of media, leadership, and high-stakes messaging. She spent seven years anchoring at WRAL in Raleigh, where she rose from reporter to weekday anchor, earning two Associated Press awards and four Emmy nominations. National outlets including CNN, The Weather Channel, CBS Evening News, and NBC’s Today Show regularly called on her for live breaking news coverage. Today, Mikaya advises executives and mission-driven organizations on crisis communication and strategic storytelling. In 2025, she was named one of Ragan’s Top Women in Communications in the Crisis Navigator category. A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Georgia, she also teaches visual storytelling at NC State University and serves as a scholarship benefactor through the North Carolina Education Scholarship Fund. 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
Closing the confidence gap that keeps us stuck | Victor George | TEDxNCState
10. Juni 2026
Like it or not, we’re all playing by rules we didn’t write. Victor George uses the familiar world of football to make regulation, ethics, and governance more accessible, showing how understanding the systems around us builds confidence instead of fear. This talk reframes rules not as restrictions, but as innovations that shape safer, smarter communities. Victor B. George, JD is a North Carolina based ethics and regulatory risk advisor and Principal Consultant at Ethixera Consulting. With a background in law, audit, and governance, he has advised Fortune 500 companies, global financial institutions, and emerging technology firms across the United States and internationally, helping organizations approach compliance with greater confidence and clarity. A national speaker and author, Victor focuses on ethics, regulation, and how people make decisions inside complex systems. Drawing parallels to football, where rules are continually adapted to improve safety, fairness, and the game itself, he reframes regulation as a tool for progress rather than constraint. He brings a human centered lens to complex systems that shape markets, trust, and everyday life. Outside of his professional work, Victor enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing flag football, being rooted in his community, and exploring genealogy and history. 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
You've already been a genius | Paulina Amador | TEDxPasedena | Paulina Amador | TEDxPasadena
10. Juni 2026
You've been told genius is rare. You've been told wrong. Paulina Amador reveals the hidden space where every breakthrough in human history was born - and why it already has your name on it. Paulina Amador is the founder of WEGeniusMinds, a Robbins-Madanes Life and Business Coaching Leader, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, host of the upcoming The Genius Zone Podcast, and creator of the groundbreaking documentary "EVOLUTION: The Genius Equation." With over 25 years of experience, she empowers entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and changemakers to unlock their genius, amplify their voice, scale their businesses, and create lasting impact. Her radical mission: helping vissionary leaders remember that genius was never something to earn - it's something they've always possessed. 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 Power of Waiting | Shrungar Rughani | TEDxLakhotaLake
10. Juni 2026
In this video, Shrungar (A Movie & Theater Actor & a Podcastor) talks about; What if your empty days are not failure, but preparation? A powerful talk on patience, resilience, and growing through the waiting phase. Shrungar, a Media & Performance enthusiast with an MBA in PR from Symbiosis, pursued marketing and theatre for 8 years before making acting his full-time career in 2023. His work spans Gujarati films (Jhamkudi, Vash Level 2), Hindi web shows (Slumgolf), short films (B4tym, Gloomy Box), and multimedia shows (Viranjali 2.0, Namotsav) among others. Since 2020, he has hosted the Gujarati podcast A Night Before and runs KaviTales Media Productions to support emerging artists across Gujarat. 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
Becoming Magnetic: The Competitive Advantage of Depth | Dr. Mariner Hauer | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
We’ve been taught to edit ourselves - to streamline, specialise, and make ourselves easy to label. But what if that instinct to flatten is costing us our edge? In Becoming Magnetic, Dr Marina Hauer explores why depth, when articulated clearly, becomes a competitive advantage, and how individuals and organisations can use their layered identities to become unmistakable, unforgettable, and unignorable. Dr Marina Hauer is a humanist, strategist, and lifelong student of identity. Having lived and worked in four countries, speaking four languages, and holding three degrees - including a PhD - her career has zig-zagged across design, social science, and strategy. What has remained constant is her fascination with how individuals, cultures, and organisations make sense of who they are, and how that invisible logic shapes behaviour, belonging, and power. Her work sits at the intersection of brand, leadership, and organisational behaviour, focusing not on how companies look, but on how they make sense of themselves, how that shapes decisions, and how identity can be deliberately leveraged as a strategic asset. Outside her work, Marina channels that same curiosity into motorcycle travel - always chasing the stories (and street food) that reveal what a place truly values. 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 Skin We Wear | Dr Kazomi Shingala | TEDxLakhotaLake
10. Juni 2026
In this video Dr. Kazomi (a Dermatologist & a specialist in dermato-surgery, aesthetics, and laser treatments) talks about why stigma, not skin, is the real disease. Dr. Kazomi Shingala is a dermatologist specializing in clinical dermatology, dermato-surgery, aesthetics, and laser treatments. Guided by evidence-based practice and innovation, she blends science with empathy to reveal the deeper connection between skin and self. For her, dermatology isn’t about vanity—it’s about stories. Through research, patient care, and storytelling, Dr. Shingala highlights how our skin reflects emotion, resilience, and the shared human experience beneath every surface. 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
Colours & Khaab | Janvi Jogal | TEDxLakhotaLake
10. Juni 2026
In this video, Janvi Jogal (a professional music producer, composer & singer) performs her original songs Colour & Khaab which are also live on popular channels like Spotify, YT Music & Apple Music. Janvi Jogal is a music producer, singer, and songwriter whose work bridges heartfelt emotion with modern soundscapes. Beginning her musical journey at 12, she cultivated a love for creating background music for films and games. She trained in piano at KM Music Conservatory, Chennai, and earned a degree in music composition and production from the Australian Institute of Music, Sydney, where she lived and worked for six years. Now in India, Janvi blends global influences with her roots, crafting songs in English, Hindi, and Gujarati folk. Driven by a desire to translate real emotions into music, she produces, composes, and performs with authenticity, aiming to create a genre-defying sound that resonates deeply with listeners. Her mission is simple yet profound: to touch hearts through music, reminding us that sound is a universal language of feeling. 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
Heart Skills – from Hospitality to Humanity | Kathryn Harris | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
Hospitality, at its core, is an act of humanity – the moment someone feels seen; the pause, the presence to show care. When your organization’s tagline is Hospitality with Heart & Soul, you must breathe life to these words. The five skills are not about doing more, they are about being more. Kathryn Harris has spent nearly three decades shaping how people learn, lead, and connect across the hospitality industry. Her career has taken her through every corner of the field—from fine dining and fast casual to casinos and national/international organizations—revealing a powerful truth: no matter the setting, the human connection is what drives exceptional experiences. With a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology, Kathryn has led learning and development at every organizational level. She is also the creator of HeartSkills, a framework built by studying what top performers do differently—and translating those behaviors into five essential human skills that elevate culture, service, and leadership. Originally from Arizona,her work sits at the intersection of performance and humanity—proving that while systems matter, it is the heart that ultimately moves people to excellence. 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
Leading through Chaos | Jon Sindall | TEDxSt Helier
10. Juni 2026
After surviving the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings, a school leader reflects on how to lead during extreme uncertainty. His key lesson is that in a crisis, leaders should focus on protecting people, communicating constantly, staying calm, and anchoring decisions to a clear purpose. When chaos destroys certainty, principles and purpose become the foundation that helps people move from fear and confusion to stability and success. Jon is Headteacher in the Channel Islands. He has extensive leadership experience and has held senior roles including as an Executive Headteacher in the UK and Head of Secondary at one of the top schools in central Asia. Previously, Jon led school improvement in challenging contexts, driven by a commitment to social mobility and the belief that every child can succeed. Jon holds degrees in English and Modern English Studies, is a member of the Chartered College of Teaching, and is a qualified international school inspector. Married with four children, Jon supports Tranmere Rovers through thin and thin! 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 Story That’s Running Your Life | James Phillips | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
We are always living in reality, but that reality is being created from the inside out. At 17, after the sudden loss of his brother, James formed a quiet belief about himself that shaped his experience of life for years, influencing his relationships, confidence, and identity, even while succeeding on the outside. In this powerful TEDx talk, he explores how our thoughts, meanings, and stories don’t just describe our lives, they create the reality we experience. And when that’s seen clearly, a new beginning becomes possible. James has spent over 20 years supporting individuals through challenges and uncertainty, including more than 13 years as a Social Worker. His professional training in emotional regulation and leadership development is matched by lived experience. Life has not always unfolded gently. Loss, failure, bankruptcy, divorce, and prolonged self-doubt have all shaped James’s journey. Like many, he formed internal stories about who he was and what was possible, stories that once constrained rather than supported him. This curiosity now sits at the centre of his work. James explores how personal stories are formed, how they quietly influence behaviour and identity, and how unexamined meanings can hold people back. Through reflective dialogue and purposeful questioning, he helps individuals develop confidence, resilience, and the ability to choose more empowering narratives, personally and professionally. 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
By Habbit | Helen Joy | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
Technology was supposed to enhance our lives. And for the most part, it does. But it's also contributing to us feeling more isolated, more anxious, and more disconnected from each other. Helen's talk shares how we can reverse this tech takeover by introducing moments of intentional human connection into our daily lives. Small, simple things that remind us what we've forgotten: we are human by habit - and we can choose which habits to keep. Helen Joy founded People Spark after spending over a decade leading teams and watching good managers burn out under impossible expectations. She helps overstretched leaders build confident, capable teams, without the micromanaging or the meltdowns. Her work is practical and human. No corporate jargon, no quick fixes, just honest conversations about what actually works when you're leading people in the real world. But her focus has expanded beyond leadership. Through A Million Human Moments, Helen is working to bring intentional connection back into a world that's become increasingly transactional. It starts in the workplace, where connection has been quietly engineered out, but the mission is bigger than that. It's about creating small, meaningful moments that remind us what it means to be human. Because technology might be shaping how we work, but it's humanity that will determine whether that work is worth doing. 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 Confidence Con: What if nothing's missing? | Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
In change and uncertainty, we often reach for the same word: confidence. Earn it. Learn it. Build it. Fake it. What if that relentless pursuit has been one long, very convincing con - keeping us from who we truly are and the life we actually want. After a decade-long quest through modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom, self-confessed overthinker and recovered perfectionist Gitanjali discovered that our "confidence problem" is something far simpler to solve. With humour, heart and real life stories, she dismantles the con, names what's really keeping us stuck, and invites to see what's truly possible when we stop chasing confidence and start living as a Possiblist™. In a world filled with uncertainty, award-winning entrepreneur Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour is on a mission to fill it with Possiblists™. From acting on stage and screen to leading teams through the Global Financial Crisis to nearly losing her life to studying neuroscience, her unconventional path has fuelled a quest to discover what is truly possible when we are more curious than afraid. With over two decades of real world leadership and global consulting with organisations like Nasdaq, Bloomberg, Unilever and HSBC, unlocking their Possiblist Intelligence™: the capacity to lead, live and grow from what's possible not what's familiar. Known for creating dynamic, thought-provoking experiences that leave audiences fundamentally shifted in how they see themselves and how they create change. Her pioneering approach reflects her Indian and Australian heritage, grounded in modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to challenge the conditioned thinking that keeps brilliant people stuck. No confidence required. 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 Loss Taught Me Presence.” | Derek Nelson | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
In this deeply personal talk, Derek Nelson reflects on how loss can teach us powerful lessons. His story reveals how gratitude can live alongside sorrow, how overcoming does not mean erasing pain, and how true resilience is built moment by moment. Derek’s message ultimately points us towards living every day as if it truly matters. Derek is on a quest to become the best version of himself while helping others do the same. A former pediatric bedside nurse and Ironman triathlon finisher, he has spent over 20 years as a professional sales executive and entrepreneur. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing and an MBA from the University of Utah, credentials that reflect his unique blend of heart-led service and strategic leadership. Today, as the owner of Best Self Systems, LLC, Derek focuses on the valuable lessons found in life’s most challenging transitions. Living in Kaysville, Utah, he is most at home hiking or cycling in the nearby mountains. Above all, he treasures his roles as a husband, friend, and dad. Derek believes that by acknowledging the beauty in our past, we can bring more honour and presence to our "right now." 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
Successful entrepreneur to prison. That redefined success forever. | Dean Harrison | TEDxSwansea
10. Juni 2026
After building an award-winning business, Dean appeared to have everything society calls success. But unresolved trauma, pressure and addiction were hiding beneath the surface. Following a personal collapse and prison at 45, he began redefining success. In this talk, Dean explores why peace, authenticity and self-understanding may matter more than achievement Dean is a father of two sons and a man of Christian faith whose life reflects resilience and restoration. An entrepreneur with strong business acumen, he founded the ERP recruitment company Gorilla ERP, leading it to national recognition and winning Best Business in Wales 2020/2021. Despite external success, unresolved childhood trauma began to shape his life more deeply in his early thirties, affecting relationships, leadership, and self-worth. For a time, he turned to alcohol to cope with growing pressures. Between 2023 and 2025, Dean faced his most difficult season, which became the catalyst for breakthrough. Through counselling, deep personal work, and diagnoses of ADHD and PTSD, he gained new understanding of lifelong challenges. Grounded in faith and guided by hope, Dean rebuilt his life from the inside out. Today, he is passionate about helping others confront their past, find healing, and discover that transformation and a renewed life are possible. 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 my mother’s Alzheimer’s taught me about laughter | Dani Klein Modisett | TEDxCapeMay
7. Juni 2026
Despite working as a comic for over twenty years and teaching stand-up at UCLA for ten, when my mother became depressed, facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I could not make her laugh. Desperate to recapture this light in her eyes, I had an idea that would not only change her end-of-life experience but also my understanding of how laughter connects us. In this TEDx talk, I share what I have learned in 30 years as a professional, a daughter, and a wife about specific comedians’ tools that help us break through feelings of isolation and create joyful communication where we least expect it. Dani Klein Modisett is a comedian/author and Founder/CEO of the award-winning company Laughter On Call. LOC launched to help her mother who became depressed facing the disease. Since then the company has grown to help all people feeling isolated. It has trained thousands of caregivers and worked with over 600 companies around the world including META, Amazon, Capital One, and Bristol Myers. Dani is also author of the books, “Afterbirth: stories you won’t read in a parenting magazine (St. Martin’s Press) “Take My Spouse, Please,” (Penguin Random House) a how-to for using comedian’s tools to keep laughing in marriage. Dani taught Stand-Up at UCLA for 10 years and has coached business leaders and Congressional candidates to use humor to connect. She’s been a keynote speaker at Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, Dartmouth Entrepreneur Forum, CALA, ICAA. She has been a guest speaker at the Milken Global Conference, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Fuqua and Harvard Business School. 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 identify trustworthy information | Eric McDermott | TEDxSonomaCounty
6. Juni 2026
Eric McDermott, a leading influencer in business, explores how our brains constantly navigate the fine line between truth, beliefs, perception, and reality—especially in an age where information overload and mistrust shape our thinking. By day, Eric McDermott is an equity partner at a financial services firm with more than 60,000 clients. He and his team focus on helping business leaders make their financial strategies as successful as their career. Eric holds multiple advanced and accredited financial designations including Certified Financial Planner®. In his other company, NEXTpectations®, Eric’s live keynotes help audiences prepare for what comes next in career, teams and business. With a unique brand of visual story telling, he converts complex concepts into easy-to-understand frameworks. Eric has amassed over half-a-million online followers and been named "Best Business Influencer of the Year", winning two Stevies (the Oscars of the business world) for his social media channels. Eric is also a three-time best-selling author (USA Today and Amazon), and has numerous published Forbes articles. 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 I make music for video games | Stephen Barton | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool
5. Juni 2026
Stephen Barton revisits a time when video games were dismissed as a waste of time. Drawing from his journey from Hollywood film scoring to blockbuster games, he reveals how gaming has become one of the most powerful storytelling mediums of our time. Yet, beneath that success lies a deeper warning - why is the education system failing to prepare the next generation for this rapidly evolving creative industry? GRAMMY-winning and BAFTA-nominated composer Stephen Barton has left an indelible mark on the realms of film, television, and video games, boasting a prolific career over all three mediums. His body of work includes scores for Star Trek: Picard, all twenty-seven seasons of Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, 12 Monkeys and the entire Titanfall franchise, among numerous others. Beyond composing, he actively explores both music in education as well as spatial and immersive music for virtual, augmented, and extended reality, contributing his expertise to formats like Dolby Atmos and various binaural and ambisonic technologies. He is a member of Abbey Road’s Spatial Audio research group and the GRAMMY immersive audio committee. His current projects include projects for Marvel Studios, Activision and Skydance, including 1943: The Rise of Hydra with legendary director Amy Hennig. 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
I got fired for saying 'yippee'. Ageism loves silence | Loren Greiff | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
At 55, Loren Greiff got fired for saying "yippee." But the real story isn't about a single word, it's about the months of silence that came before it. In this powerful and provocative talk, Loren exposes the cycle of ageism that quietly pushes executives over 40 out of corporate life, and the trade most professionals make without realizing it: visibility for safety. Through her own firing and the stories of executives she's helped reclaim their careers, Loren delivers a sharp truth, we don't age out by living longer, we age out by living smaller. Loren Greiff is a career coach, loud-mouth age advocate and President and Founder of PortfolioRocket. After decades in corporate and executive search, she faced a turning point in 2019 and realized her passion for helping 40+ executives win despite the broken hiring system, the ATS, and their age. In 2020, Greiff founded PortfolioRocket, which has since helped more than 400 executives 40+ transform their careers, lives, and confidence. Now 61, and based in Asheville, North Carolina, Greiff empowers older job seekers to combat ageism, challenge negative beliefs, and showcase value over quantity. Her clients have landed roles at companies including Meta, Target, Ford, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. 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
Death is a verb: Integrating grief through story | Shari Tate | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
Are you working with your grief or is your grief working you? After surviving multiple near-death experiences and enduring a year marked by profound loss, Shari Tate came to a surprising realization: death is not just an event that happens at the end of life. It is a recurring part of being human. We experience many deaths throughout our lives and with each death comes grief. Through the lens of a writer, this deeply moving talk explores a powerful new framework for understanding grief: not as a condition to overcome, but as a story to integrate. It reveals how unprocessed grief shapes our relationships, our bodies, and our communities, and how storytelling can help us reclaim our agency and move forward. Shari is co-founder of Rose & Honey Apothecary, a writer and communications professional. Her written works span fiction, poetry, essays, screenplays, and various personal online publications. Shari is a featured poet as part of the global Of Earth and Sky exhibition, has been featured on the It's a Poetic Life podcast with award-winning poet Enzo Silon Surin, and was listed among Charlotte's Notable Young Professionals for her contributions in the nonprofit sector. As she completes her current manuscript she is also extending her lifetime of wellness experience into public speaking. 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 "find your purpose" is the wrong advice | Corliss Rassyle | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if the reason you haven’t found your purpose is because you’ve been looking for it in the wrong place? For decades, we’ve been told to find our purpose as if it’s hidden somewhere outside ourselves, waiting to be discovered. But what if purpose isn’t something you find at all? In this poignant talk, Corliss Rassyle challenges one of the most common pieces of self-help advice and offers an eye-opening perspective: purpose is not found—it is recognized and chosen. Through deeply personal stories about family, motherhood, career transitions, and self-worth, she reveals why so many people spend years chasing fulfillment through achievement, validation, and external success, only to feel something is still missing. This talk is for anyone navigating change, searching for direction, or questioning whether their life truly matters. Corliss Rassyle is an international speaker, best-selling author, personal development coach, podcast host, and CEO. For decades, she chased the traditional markers of success, building a family, advancing her career, and growing her income, until a turning point at 40 pushed her into deeper self-discovery. After 25 years in direct sales with PartyLite, she launched Corliss Co. in 2017 to help others redefine success from the inside out. Today, she’s on a mission to guide people from where they are to where they want to be and LEAD their lives with purpose. 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
You're not special, you're just adulting | Jess Diamond | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if the hardest parts of adulthood aren't signs that you're failing, but proof that you're growing? At age 23 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jess Diamond became convinced she was the only one struggling while everyone else seemed to have life figured out. But over time, she discovered a powerful truth: many of the experiences that make us feel isolated in our twenties are actually universal. In this talk, she explores how social media, isolation, and modern adulthood have convinced a generation that they are alone in challenges that are deeply shared. This talk is an invitation to stop hiding and start connecting. Because the moment you stop believing you're the only one struggling is often the moment you finally begin to belong. Jess Diamond is The Adulting Coach, host of the podcast How To Twenty-Something, public speaker, and founder of Jess Diamond Coaching, where she helps college kids and young professionals adapt to the many challenges and transitions that come with adulting. Certified in Life and Nutrition Coaching and Personal Training, Jess brings together her knowledge and real-life experiences to serve as the one-stop shop for any twenty-something looking to figure their life out. Her influential work in the community and throughout her coaching business named her a Future Leaders of Charlotte Top 30 Under 30 honoree in 2025. Using her signature Own Your Life coaching program, Jess helps twenty-somethings build confidence, face challenges, and create a foundation for their future. Her mission is to help as many young adults as she can so they don’t feel alone in their journey through adulthood. 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 book bias shapes culture without us noticing | Liza Marie Garcia | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if the stories we refuse to hear reveal more about us than the people telling them? As a publishing professional, Liza Marie Garcia has spent years helping stories find their way into the world. Along the way, she discovered a troubling truth: many voices aren't ignored because they lack value. They're ignored because they challenge the assumptions, beliefs, and narratives we already hold. In this talk, she explores how bias shapes the stories we read, the people we choose to listen to, and the conclusions we make before truly understanding one another. The future of publishing isn't just about books. It's about who gets to be seen, who gets to be heard, and whether we're willing to let unfamiliar stories change us. Liza Marie Garcia founded one of the first professional services firms in the U.S. telecommunications industry at age 27 and has been a business owner for over 24 years. She is the Active Partner of NOW Global Media and COO of CEO Book Publishing. A 7-time book author, her titles include Never Drink Coffee During a Business Meeting and Tell Them of My Greatness, the latter launching an eleven-month Barnes & Noble tour. Today, she mentors entrepreneurs through Tampa Bay Wave and Techstars while serving as Ambassador with the United States Christian Chamber of Commerce. She’s worked with hundreds of writers and authors, growing NOW into a multi-genre company publishing more than 60 titles in its first seven years. Liza Marie is on a mission to amplify marginalized voices in publishing. 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
Becoming global story stewards | Mayuko Fukino-Mayhill | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if the stories we inherit hold the key to solving one of humanity's greatest challenges: the crisis of belonging? In this thought-provoking talk, Mayuko Fukino-Mayhill introduces the Japanese practice of Densho—the art of receiving and passing on stories with honor and respect. Moving beyond storytelling as entertainment, Densho invites us to become "story stewards," preserving the wisdom, values, and cultural heritage that connect generations and communities. Through Japanese traditions, personal reflections, and powerful examples from around the world, this talk explores how family stories, ancestral knowledge, and cultural memory can create deeper understanding across borders. By viewing our shared human experiences as a "watershed of wisdom," we can transform isolation into connection and build a stronger sense of global citizenship. At a time when many people feel disconnected from one another, this inspiring talk offers a hopeful vision for preserving cultural heritage, strengthening community, and rediscovering what it means to truly belong. 私たちが受け継ぐ物語が、人類の最大の課題の一つである「社会からの孤立」を解決するカギを握っているとしたら、どうでしょうか？ このトークでは、語り手が「伝承（でんしょう）」という日本の美しい言葉をどのように実践するかを紹介します。伝承は、物語を敬意を持って受け取り、伝える術であります。単なるエンターテインメントとしての物語の語りを超えて、私たちは「物語の案内人」として、世代やコミュニティをつなぐ知恵、価値観、文化遺産を守ることを促されます。 日本の伝統、自身の振り返り、そして世界各地からの力強い例、経験、物語りを通じて、このトークは家族の物語、先祖の知識、文化的記憶がどのように国境を越えた深い理解を育むことができるかを探求します。私たちの共通の人間経験を「知恵の流域（りゅういき）」として捉えることで、孤立を繋ぎに変え、より強いグローバル市民意識を築くことができます。 多くの人々が互いに切り離されていると感じる今、このインスピレーションに満ちたトークは、文化遺産を守り、コミュニティの絆を強化し、人間本来の帰属・繋がりの意味を再発見するための希望に満ちたビジョンを提供します。 Mayuko Fukino-Mayhill is a passionate educator and storyteller with a deep commitment to fostering understanding and empathy through cultural narratives. As a teacher of Japanese language and culture, she engages students of all ages in the art of storytelling, highlighting the importance of 伝承 (densho) as a means to connect past experiences with present and future generations. With a background as a parent of four, she emphasizes the power of stories, including traditional folktales, to shape perspectives and promote global citizenship. Her work is rooted in the belief that sharing narratives helps us learn from history and build a more compassionate 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
Animal in the mirror: How smart leaders can tame self-sabotage | Alina Doran | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't your boss, your coworkers, or your workplace—but you? After working with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, Alina Doran discovered a surprising pattern: the behaviors that derail careers and damage teams are often invisible to the people exhibiting them. In this eye-opening talk, she introduces "Animal Intelligence" and reveals five aminals that represent a hidden form of self-protection that can quietly sabotage success. Blending workplace psychology, leadership insights, and real-world examples, this talk explores why people resist change, avoid visibility, seek control, or react impulsively under pressure. More importantly, it shows how greater self-awareness can transform conflict into collaboration, unlock career growth, and create healthier workplaces. If you've ever wondered why talented people get stuck, why teams struggle, or what might be holding you back professionally, this talk offers a powerful new lens for understanding workplace behavior and yourself. Alina Doran is an Executive & Organizational Strategist and the Founder of Highline Leadership. A former corporate leader at Disney, Paramount, and Kaseya, she guides executives, founders, and teams through high-stakes inflection points, transforming silos into collaboration, mistrust into innovation, and overlooked leaders into trusted authorities. Alina is the creator of the Animal Archetypes™, a behavioral framework that reveals how people show up under pressure and how to rewire patterns that don’t serve them. She has taught this work at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, venture capital leadership forums, and inside organizations redesigning how they lead and perform. Her clients include leaders from J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Strava, and the Office of the Surgeon General of California. Based in New York City, Alina helps leaders apply clarity, presence, and strategic precision to the moments that define influence and impact. 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 art of winning in the sandwich generation | Lanaire Malone | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if the secret to surviving caregiving isn’t becoming stronger, but letting go of the idea that you have to do it all? Millions of adults are caught in the Sandwich Generation: raising growing children while caring for aging parents. Yet few people talk about the hidden grief, resentment, guilt, and exhaustion that come with trying to meet everyone's needs while neglecting your own. In this deeply personal talk, Lanaire Malone shares how a sudden health crisis transformed her relationship with her mother and forced her to confront an impossible question: How do you care for everyone else without losing yourself? Through powerful storytelling and practical insights, she introduces a simple but transformative idea: stop stacking capes and start switching them. Because this season of life isn't asking you to do it all. It's asking you to be present. Lanaire Malone is a dynamic speaker, trusted HR strategist, multi-passionate entrepreneur and former D-1 collegiate hurdler. As an entrepreneur, she has launched multiple ventures rooted in community and care: L. Enterprises, a² Healthcare, Hurdles In Heels, and The In Between Experience. Her focus includes equipping young girls and their moms and/or mentors in training for and overcoming real-life hurdles, together and as a Sandwich Generation (30+) advocate, she champions those of us holding it all, kids, parents, dreams, while still showing up. Connect with Lanaire: www.lanairespeaks.com 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 hidden power of celebration | Michelle McKown-Campbell | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
How often do you celebrate yourself, not for a major achievement, but for simply showing up? In this uplifting talk, Michelle McKown-Campbell challenges the belief that celebration should be reserved for milestones, promotions, and accomplishments. Instead, she reveals how recognizing small, everyday victories can transform confidence, increase engagement, and help us reconnect with who we truly are. Drawing on history, personal stories, and the simple practice of keeping a "Celebration Jar," she shows how our tendency to focus on what’s missing, unfinished, or imperfect causes us to overlook the evidence of our own growth. This talk is an invitation to notice the moments that matter, count the wins that often go unseen, and remember that progress is built one micro-win at a time. Michelle McKown-Campbell is a former HR practitioner turned Transformational Speaker, Positive Impact Strategist and founder of Activate the Awesome®, a human-centered company dedicated to helping people reconnect with the proof of who they already are. After more than twenty-five years in HR, recruitment, and coaching, Michelle is now leading what she calls The Reengagement Revolution of Our Time, inviting organizations to move beyond burnout, disconnection, and self-doubt by returning to the heart of identity, belonging, and human connection. She is the creator of the A.W.E.S.O.M.E.® Framework and one of the first global Positive Impact Mapping® practitioners. Known for her high-energy experiential style, Michelle’s work helps people see themselves clearly again, rebuild connection within teams, and step back into the light of their own potential. 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
Every image is a decision | Jen Allison | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
When you post a photo, whose story are you telling? In this compelling talk, photographer Jen Allison shares how the stories we tell through images shape not only how we see others, but how entire communities are understood. From documenting her newborn son’s medical journey to collaborating with Indigenous youth through participatory photography projects, she reveals how cameras can either reinforce stereotypes or create space for authentic voices to be heard. Exploring visual storytelling, consent, representation, identity, and the power of perspective, this talk challenges us to rethink who gets to tell the story and who gets left out of the frame. In a world flooded with images and social media content, learning to shift the lens may be one of the most important skills we can teach the next generation. Jen is a professional photographer, educator, and keynote speaker who works at the intersection of creativity and courage. Allison began her career assisting top commercial photographers in Toronto before launching her portrait and branding business in 2016. She has worked with entrepreneurs, agencies, and communities across Canada to create story-first imagery that highlights humanity over perfection. Today, she teaches photography at Humber Polytechnic and Centennial College. She leads workshops for emerging photographers and collaborates on visual storytelling projects with youth and communities. 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 impact of choosing differently | Sydney Duarte | TEDxSugar Creek Women
5. Juni 2026
What if changing the world starts long before grand gestures, leadership titles, or global movements, and begins with a single choice? In this deeply moving talk, Sydney Duarte shares a powerful truth: every moment presents a choice between fear and love. She invites us to explore how our presence, actions, and energy shape every room we enter and every person we encounter. Drawing from her experiences as an international artist, activist, yoga retreat leader, and community builder, she introduces "La LUZ" (your inner light) and shares how small acts of courage, compassion, and connection can create ripple effects far beyond what we imagine. Through stories of resilience, healing, creativity, and leadership, this talk offers a powerful reminder that meaningful change doesn't begin somewhere else; it begins with how we choose to show up today. This talk will challenge you to see the extraordinary power hidden within your everyday choices. Sydney Duarte is a globally recognized Muralist, Speaker and Retreat Leader whose work transforms spaces and sparks connection, creativity, and collective healing. As the owner of Duarte Designs and co-founder of the Piece for Peace Movement, she blends visual storytelling with multi-sensory experiences that invite audiences into play, reflection, and action. Rising from childhood adversity to international recognition, Sydney uses her art and voice to inspire others to expand their imagination, engage their community, and take part in bringing light to dark spaces by being a Force for Good. 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
Beyond the Frame | Aarini Sarkar | TEDxLCJSMS Youth
5. Juni 2026
Aarini has been doing art her whole life and learned there is more to this craft compared to what people think.. Aarini is a student at LCJSMS. 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
