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AI Is Changing Us Before We Understand It | Ahmad Jaber | TEDxMEU
24 lip 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology we use it is becoming part of how we think, communicate, work, and make decisions. But as AI evolves faster than ever, an important question emerges: are we shaping AI, or is AI quietly shaping us? This talk explores the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and human society, examining how AI influences our behavior, choices, relationships, and understanding of the world. It invites us to look beyond what AI can do and consider what its rise means for who we are and who we may become Ahmad Jaber is an emerging AI filmmaker and creative technologist who explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and visual art. He uses generative AI tools to design cinematic worlds, blending imagination with machine-driven creativity to push the boundaries of modern filmmaking. 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
To Stay or to Leave? That Is the Question | Ioanna Mitsiou | TEDxArta
24 lip 2026
A poetic monologue exploring the inner conflict between staying and leaving, belonging and searching for something new. Through personal reflection and emotional storytelling, the performance examines how fear, memory, hope and identity shape the choices that define our lives. The Cultural Association of Arta “O Makrygiannis” was founded in 1980 by people united by their love for Arta, the arts, literature and culture. For more than four decades, the Association has played an active role in the cultural, educational and social life of the local community. Through traditional dance, theatre, choirs, music, visual arts and creative workshops for children, young people and adults, it creates opportunities for expression, learning and meaningful participation. Its work connects local history and cultural heritage with contemporary artistic creation, keeping traditions alive while encouraging cooperation between generations. At TEDxArta, members of the Association bring the city’s memory and identity to the stage through theatrical and dance performances inspired by the stories, traditions and people of Arta. 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 Lady of the Bridge | ARTAS CULTURAL ASSOCIATION “MAKRYGIANNIS” | TEDxArta
24 lip 2026
An opening theatrical performance inspired by the legend and cultural memory surrounding the Bridge of Arta. Through narration, movement and dramatic expression, the performance brings to life themes of sacrifice, fate, love and collective memory, connecting the city’s heritage with the beginning of the TEDx experience. The Cultural Association of Arta “O Makrygiannis” was founded in 1980 by people united by their love for Arta, the arts, literature and culture. For more than four decades, the Association has played an active role in the cultural, educational and social life of the local community. Through traditional dance, theatre, choirs, music, visual arts and creative workshops for children, young people and adults, it creates opportunities for expression, learning and meaningful participation. Its work connects local history and cultural heritage with contemporary artistic creation, keeping traditions alive while encouraging cooperation between generations. At TEDxArta, members of the Association bring the city’s memory and identity to the stage through theatrical and dance performances inspired by the stories, traditions and people of Arta. 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 James Bond director on success in Hollywood | Martin Campbell | TEDxVitosha
19 lip 2026
Legendary director Martin Campbell reveals the cold, hard reality of cinema: you are either a hero with a hit or an "orphan" with a flop. Through the lens of Casino Royale and Zorro, he explains how he navigated the high-stakes pressure of an industry where your career is only as good as your last movie's earnings. What do Casino Royale, The Mask of Zorro and The Foreigner have in common? New Zealander Martin Campbell. Often described as an action director, he has more than 15 feature films to his name and 6 BAFTA Awards. Campbell knows how to captivate audiences. The Mask of Zorro (1998) earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations and launched the international careers of Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. He also revitalized the James Bond franchise with GoldenEye (1995), Pierce Brosnan’s debut as 007, which grossed over $350 million worldwide. Martin began his career as a cameraman at BBC London and made his directorial debut with the series The Professionals (1977). Decades later, his creative drive remains strong. His latest film, Just Play Dead, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green, was shot in 2025 in Spain in just 29 days. 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
We need more nurses. Here's how to train them. | Blake Halladay | TEDxNightingale College
18 lip 2026
Measuring nursing educational quality by NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates is not supported by evidence. Opinion leads to inconsistent licensure standards across states, which limits nursing school candidates and contributes to the nursing shortage. Blake Halladay, RN, is a proactive nurse leader committed to updating healthcare regulations to address clinician burnout and shortages. Halladay advocates for modern regulations that align with current practices, emphasizing reforms to enable healthcare professionals to maximize their expertise for improved patient care. 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 Title IX changed women's sports | Carol Hutchins | TEDxUofM
17 lip 2026
Many people know Carol Hutchins as the winningest coach in the history of NCAA Softball and Michigan Athletics, but few know that her storied journey was filled with challenges that were and still are shared by all of women’s sports. Carol’s speech takes us through the happenings in the post-Title IX era that transformed the story of women’s sports from one of underrepresentation, underinvestment, and undervaluation to one of opportunity, achievement, and acceptance, as women moved beyond tomboy labels to become dominant leaders on and off the field. I am Carol Hutchins, or Coach Hutch to most anyone who knows me. I have spent my entire adult life in college. I was the Head Softball coach at UM for 38 years, and have been here now for 44 years. I coached championship teams on the field, but I actually coached championship people, by teaching them that excellence is harder than average, and anything less than excellence is not acceptable. Not just on the field, but IN LIFE. 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 Next 10 Years of AI Will Change Everything | Alexander Wissner-Gross | TEDxBoston
17 lip 2026
How different will the world be just ten years from now? Physicist, entrepreneur, and technology researcher Alex Wissner-Gross argues that artificial intelligence is accelerating humanity toward one of the greatest transformations in history. From solving previously impossible mathematical problems and curing diseases to advancing robotics, space exploration, and scientific discovery, he believes AI will fundamentally reshape civilization far sooner than most people expect. In this wide-ranging conversation, Wissner-Gross explores superintelligence, the future of consciousness, human enhancement, extraterrestrial life, and why data—not algorithms—has been the true engine behind AI's rapid progress. He also explains why the choices we make today could determine whether the next decade becomes humanity's greatest leap forward. Dr. Alexander D. Wissner-Gross is a physicist, computer scientist, entrepreneur, and investor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the physical world. He is Founder and Chief Scientist of Physical Superintelligence (PSI), and has backed and advised more than 40 technology companies, both directly and through 021T and Reified. He co-hosts "Moonshots," one of the most-watched technology podcasts in the world, and writes "The Innermost Loop," a daily newsletter reaching nearly 100,000 readers. He is the author of Solve Everything and a contributing author of the New York Times Science Bestseller "This Idea Must Die" and the Amazon #1 New Release "What to Think About Machines That Think." His TED talks have been viewed over 2 million times in 27 languages. He has received 128 major distinctions, authored 24 publications, and been granted 26 patents. In 2003, he became the last person in MIT history to earn a triple major (Physics, Electrical Science and Engineering, and Mathematics), graduating first in his class from the MIT School of Engineering with a Marshall Scholarship. In 2007, he completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Harvard, where his research on neuromorphic computing, machine learning, and programmable matter received the Hertz Doctoral Thesis Prize. 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 Optimistic Case for AI | Andrew McAfee | TEDxBoston
17 lip 2026
Will AI destroy jobs—or unlock an era of unprecedented prosperity? MIT principal research scientist and bestselling author Andy McAfee challenges some of today's biggest assumptions about artificial intelligence. Rather than fearing an AI-driven job apocalypse, he argues that AI will expand human capability, fuel entrepreneurship, improve healthcare, lower costs, and create new opportunities for innovation. In this thought-provoking conversation with John Werner, McAfee explores why optimism may be the most rational response to rapid technological change, what businesses must do to adapt, and why the next decade could bring extraordinary improvements in both economic prosperity and human flourishing. Andrew McAfee is a scientist at MIT, cofounder of the generative AI company Workhelix, and the inaugural visiting fellow in the Technology and Society group at Google. His work investigates how digital technologies are changing the world, and what kinds of companies are best able to lead this change rather than being disrupted by it. His most recent book is "The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results." His previous books include "More from Less" and, with Erik Brynjolfsson, the New York Times bestselling "The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies." He and Brynjolfsson are only people named to both the Thinkers50 list of the world’s top management thinkers and the Politico 50 group of people transforming American politics. 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 strongest people I know are the most exhausted ones | Sanjana Gobin | TEDxVacoas Phoenix
17 lip 2026
What if rest isn't a sign of weakness, but a necessity for strength? In this talk, Sanjana Gobin challenges our relationship with productivity and explores why the strongest people are often the most exhausted and why giving ourselves permission to rest is essential for our well-being. Sanjana Gobin is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of HirePulse, combining mental health expertise with modern conversations around human wellbeing, emotional resilience, and everyday life. She has built a strong presence on social media where she actively shares reflections, advice, and educational content aimed at helping people better navigate emotions, relationships, personal growth, and mental wellbeing. 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
Three Steps to a Meaningful Life | Stephen Myers | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Stephen Myers asks a powerful question: how can we live a truly meaningful life? In this talk, he shares three practical and impactful steps that can help us make the most of our time and choices. Drawing on reflection and real-life insight, he breaks down the idea of meaning into simple, actionable ideas that can be applied in everyday life. Rather than offering abstract theories, he focuses on how small but intentional changes in mindset and behavior can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful way of living. Student Chaplain at LCC International University 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 fine line between inspiration and comparison | Anzhela Safaryan | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Anzhela Safaryan will talk about body image, fitness culture, and “healthy” lifestyles, exploring how something that begins as motivation can slowly turn into comparison, pressure, and self-doubt. In this talk, she reflects on the challenge of staying inspired without losing your sense of self and learning to choose habits that genuinely support your well-being rather than make you feel the need to constantly change your body. Through personal insight and reflection, she encourages the audience to rethink the relationship between health, confidence, and self-acceptance. Student at LCC International University 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
Know your health insurance | Ishaanvi Vemula | TEDxBolingbrook Youth
17 lip 2026
What good is health insurance if you don't know how to use it? Most Americans have health insurance, but many still don't know how to use it confidently, so in this talk, Ishaanvi Vemula explores how confusion about coverage, costs, and healthcare options prevents people from getting the care they need, and why health insurance literacy may be just as important as health insurance itself. Through research, real-world stories, and practical solutions, she argues that understanding healthcare should be a basic life skill, not a specialized skill. Ishaanvi Vemula is a junior at Metea Valley High School passionate about using technology to address real-world challenges. She developed InsureLit, an inclusive mobile app that simplifies complex health insurance policies, earning recognition in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. Ishaanvi is also actively involved in Model United Nations, VEX Robotics, and Girls Who Code. In her TEDx Youth talk, she explores why understanding insurance is essential today for both insured and uninsured individuals, and how clearer systems can help people make informed decisions about their health. 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 Craftsman’s Mindset | Melisa Matukaitytė | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Melisa Matukaitytė challenges the familiar advice to “follow your passion” and explores the value of adopting a craftsman’s mindset. In this talk, you will discover how passion is often not something you simply find, but something you gradually develop through curiosity, self-awareness, consistent effort, and mastery. Student at LCC International University 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
When Your Mother Tongue Starts Fading | Nelly Ghukasyan | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Nelli Ghukasyan speaks about the importance of preserving our mother tongue and dialects. Through personal experiences, she explores how language is deeply connected to family, emotions, identity, and the feeling of home. In this talk, you will discover why protecting our native language is not only about communication, but also about preserving a vital part of who we are. Student at LCC International University 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
Behind the Perfect Smile | Irena Harutyunyan | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Irena Harutunyan will explore how the desire to belong often comes with an unspoken expectation: to adapt, adjust, and fit in. In this talk, she reflects on the hidden mask people wear in the process of trying to be accepted and questions whether changing ourselves is truly the price we have to pay for belonging. Through personal insight and reflection, she encourages the audience to rethink authenticity, identity, and the meaning of connection. Student at LCC International University 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 Becoming a Global Citizen | Erin Bronsink | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Erin Bronsik will talk about the art of becoming a global citizen and how cross-cultural experiences can shape identity, perspective, and personal growth. Through stories from her own journey, she explores the value of stepping beyond familiar environments, embracing different cultures, and learning from diverse communities. In this talk, you will discover how global experiences can influence the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Instructor at LCC International University, Lithuania 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
Breaking Free From Labels | Viktorya Nahapetyan | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Viktorya Nahapetyan explores how labels quietly shape the way we see ourselves and others. Drawing from personal experience, psychology, and real-world examples, she examines how expectations placed on us can slowly turn into limitations that influence our identity, choices, and potential. In this talk, you will discover how awareness, reflection, and intentional action can help us break free from limiting labels and take back control over who we become. Student at LCC International University. 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 Real Freedom Means | Tekla Lomidze | TEDxLCC University
17 lip 2026
Tekla Lomidze reflects on freedom as something deeper than comfort or perfection. Through stories of artists, scientists, and her own personal experiences, she explores how challenges, uncertainty, and struggle shape who we are. In this talk, she invites the audience to rethink freedom — not as the absence of difficulty, but as the courage to keep moving forward even when the path ahead is unclear. Student at LCC International University 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 We Engineer the Strength to Keep Going 坚持不是意志题，是工程题 | Lianzheng Wang | TEDxNew Channel Qingdao
17 lip 2026
What keeps us going? Lianzheng offers a heartfelt answer through his own story: perseverance is never about struggling alone—it is a relay of love, trust, and personal growth. From a factory worker to a national marathon athlete, he has pursued his dreams with his wife by his side, serving as both his safe harbor and his catalyst. When he was exhausted, she offered acceptance; when he hesitated, she gave him confidence. Over time, her simple words—"I believe in you"—became the voice within himself. When support from others gradually grows into inner conviction, we ultimately gain the strength to face life's challenges. Each of us can become the "engineer" of our own lives. 坚持，到底靠什么？大正用自己的故事给出了一个温暖的答案：坚持不是一个人的苦撑，而是一场关于爱、信任与自我成长的接力。 从机械厂工人到马拉松国家健将，他一路追梦的背后始终有妻子作为他的“避风港”和“催化剂”——在疲惫时给予接纳，在犹豫时给予坚定。一句句“我相信你”最终内化成为他心底的声音。 当外界的支持慢慢生长为内心的信念，我们也终将拥有面对困难的力量。 每个人都可以成为自己人生路上的“工程师”。 As a well-known marathon blogger and professional marathon runner, he achieved national elite marathoner status in 2023 and has built an online following of over ten million. He shares his training routines, race moments, and running insights through video, transforming the generally acknowledged "solitary sport", long-distance running into something shared and visible. As a professional athlete, he has constantly improved his personal best across races in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Berlin, and beyond, steadily shaping his own rhythm through both the track and time. For him, running is more than achievements — it is an ongoing self-dialogue, where everyday life becomes endurance, and endurance becomes a 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
你痛点所在的地方，正是你的力量源泉 | 爱林 柯 | TEDxShahe Street Salon
17 lip 2026
我们这个时代，一个标签就能轻易框住一个人。而“强势”，正是大众给柯爱林贴的标签。 她用一场演讲来回应——从一次偶然的自我觉察出发，拆解外界偏见，分享了一条从“被定义”到“自我定义”的路径：先接纳别人眼中的那个你，追溯那条边界的来源，再把它放进不同的系统里重新审视。 她想告诉所有人：不必被他人定义束缚。那些让你感到疼痛的特质，往往也是你最独特的力量所在——你的边界，由自己划定。 《心动的信号》嘉宾 养生品牌负责人 中医院学徒 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 build a reputation that gets you job referrals | Stephen Oommen | TEDxUNYP
16 lip 2026
Why do people trust referrals more than even the most sophisticated sales outreach? In this thought-provoking talk, Stephen Oommen explores the growing trust gap in business and argues that real growth comes not from scaling activity, but from becoming genuinely “referable.” Drawing on decades of leadership experience in enterprise sales, he challenges audiences to rethink networking, reputation, and human connection in an increasingly automated world — and makes the case that relationships remain the most valuable currency we have. Stephen Oommen is a go-to-market leader, keynote speaker, and sales strategist with leadership experience at Microsoft, Outreach, and Accenture. Over his career, he has helped scale global teams and drive nine-figure revenue growth while championing a more human approach to business development. Through his “Go-to-Network” philosophy, Stephen focuses on the power of trust, relationships, and reputation in modern sales and leadership. 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
AI doesn't have a trust problem. We do! | Shani Lehrer | TEDxBerlin
16 lip 2026
Our anxiety about a world with artificial intelligence may be misdirected — Historically, the real trust crisis, is not in the machine, but in the humans feeding it. Drawing on over twenty years advising leaders and CEOs, Shani Lehrer names AI as our most honest mirror, amplifying whatever we bring to it — fear or courage, ego or sovereignty. In this talk, she offers a method for staying true to who we are, so we can be trustworthy stewards for AI to emulate and amplify, not the worst, but the best of our magnificent humanity. Shani Lehrer is a strategic consultant, founder and creator of the Inner Geopolitics Method — a framework for inner leadership and how to navigate internal states with the same clarity and precision typically applied to external systems and global challenges. Over the past two decades, she has worked with world leaders, Fortune 500 executives, elite athletes, and artists, bridging advanced mind management with authentic, impactful leadership. With academic foundations in Economics and ongoing PhD research in Natural Medicine, Shani also works as a speaker, podcast host, and author. Her work focuses on helping leaders align who they are with what they build — amplifying their influence to compound across companies, communities, countries, and beyond. 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 Gift You Give Best Is the One You Needed Most | Jason VanRuler | TEDxSioux Falls
16 lip 2026
This talk centers on a simple but powerful insight: the gift you give best is often the one you needed most. Drawing from psychology, leadership, and personal experience, he explores how many of our greatest strengths began as solutions to something we once lacked. Over time we become highly skilled at giving that gift to others yet rarely learn how to receive it ourselves. But when we finally do, the gift that we once gave automatically becomes something we can offer intentionally, changing the way we lead, relate, and show up in the moments that matter. Jason VanRuler became fascinated by a quiet pattern he kept seeing in his work: some of the most generous, successful and dependable people were also the most exhausted. Growing up in the Midwest, he was the kid who felt deeply, asked questions about relationships, and, as he jokes, “always dressed like a therapist.” After early success in the recruiting industry, that curiosity eventually led him into psychology, where he began working with leaders, founders, and couples navigating some of life’s most complex moments. Today he is a psychotherapist, nationally recognized speaker, and author of two books including Discovering Your Communication Type. His work centers on a powerful insight: the gift you give best may be the one you once needed most. 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 Swinging Door: From Survival to Significance | Vince Danh | TEDxSioux Falls
16 lip 2026
In 1993, Vince Danh's parents moved to Sioux Falls and opened the first Vietnamese restaurant in town. They spent their lives in the Back of House — the kitchen — trading 14-hour days for their family's future. Vince stepped through the swinging door into the Front of House. He has the degrees, the safety, and the meaningful work they sacrificed for. And yet, success feels like a betrayal. Drawing on research and his own lived experience, Vince explores the "Immigrant Paradox" — why second-generation immigrants, who should be thriving, often struggle more than their parents did. The guilt runs deep. But this talk offers a reframe: culture, community, and belonging are not luxuries the Bridge Generation stumbled into. They are exactly what their parents' labor was meant to purchase. This talk is a call to stop apologizing for stepping through the door — and to start honoring the sacrifice by holding it open for everyone else. Vince Danh grew up behind the counter of his family's restaurant — the first Vietnamese eatery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota — navigating two cultures without ever leaving one place. He calls himself an "Anchored Third Culture Kid": someone who didn't move between worlds, but learned to hold them both at once. Today, he channels that upbringing into community building, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership. He co-founded 4Front Studios, organized the Sioux Falls Lunar Fest, serves on the board of Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc., and mentors emerging entrepreneurs at Startup Sioux Falls. He is passionate about turning generational pressure into community purpose — and making sure the doors his parents opened stay open for the next generation. 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
More than a feeling | Sarah Meagher | TEDxSioux Falls
16 lip 2026
In a South Bronx classroom, Sarah learned how loving the children in her classes unconditionally transformed the way the classroom community functioned and allowed students to reach for excellence. The key was love. For the Ancient Greeks, the highest form of love is agape - a verb - which means the deliberate choice to will the good of others. This talk explores how love expression can further our relationships, workplace, and larger community with impacts that can be measured in outcomes rather than intention. Sarah grew up in Sioux Falls, SD in a loving family. An avid learner, Sarah traveled extensively during and after college, and began her career teaching in the South Bronx before transitioning into non-profit leadership. After nearly a decade in New York, Sarah and her husband Shane, and their two children, returned to Sioux Falls in 2021. Sarah is passionate about building strong communities through human connection and making deliberate choices to will the good of others. 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
From Extra to Essential | Emily Magera | TEDxSioux Falls
16 lip 2026
Emily pulls back the curtain on how communication works on a television set, from one-way directives to collaborative meaning-making, and how one actor’s simple decision to shake hands with the “extras” transformed the entire energy of a production. Drawing on symbolic interactionism and servant leadership theory, she reveals a powerful truth: people don’t rise because of status. They rise because someone chose to see them. This is a talk for anyone who has ever felt blurry in someone else’s story and for anyone who has the power to bring someone else into focus. Being essential isn’t about how many scenes you’re in. It’s about how fully you show up for the ones you have. Emily Magera is a communication specialist, choreographer, and fine arts educator based in South Dakota. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Theatre from the University of Sioux Falls and Master’s degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Before returning to South Dakota, Emily spent time in New York City working as a background actor on major film and television productions, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Maestro. Those experiences, often spent “professionally blurry” in the background, deeply shaped her understanding of communication, hierarchy, and servant leadership. Today, Emily is passionate about building environments where every person has the opportunity to lead and feel seen. Her work centers on developing future leaders and creating spaces where influence is rooted in service, connection, and intentional communication. 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 problem with leadership culture today | Vaney Hariri | TEDxSioux Falls
16 lip 2026
We've built a culture that treats leaders like products — rated, blamed, and discarded when they disappoint. But what does that cost the person inside the role? Drawing on a decade of confidential conversations with leaders across industries, Customer Culture exposes the hidden psychological toll of a world that demands everything from its leaders and gives almost nothing back — and issues an urgent call to replace a culture of consumption with one of community, before the wrong people are the only ones still willing to lead. Vaney Hariri is a Sioux Falls-based strategist, facilitator, and keynote speaker, and co-founder of Think 3D Solutions. For over a decade, Vaney has worked at the intersection of leadership development and civic engagement — building programs like Leaders of Tomorrow and the Bridging the Gap initiative, and developing frameworks that help organizations and communities grow with intention. A 2019 TEDxSiouxFalls speaker ("Low on Leaders"), Vaney is known for direct, practitioner-rooted insight earned through hundreds of real conversations with leaders across industries. The belief driving it all: the best leaders don't just lead people — they build the conditions for others to rise. 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 conversation | Afomiya Dejene | TEDxSioux Falls
16 lip 2026
In a culture defined by "high-definition exhaustion," we often prioritize the speed of a transaction over the depth of a connection. Drawing on her Ethiopian heritage, Afomiya Dejene explores the "slow brew"—a cultural framework of intentionality—as a vital tool for navigating modern human interaction. Dejene argues that the most effective way to dismantle bias and bridge societal divides is through the restorative power of genuine presence. By moving beyond surface-level exchanges and embracing the patience required for real dialogue, we can transform potentially divisive moments into opportunities for mutual understanding. This talk is a call to reclaim conversation not just as a means of communication, but as a deliberate act of seeing and being seen. Afomiya Dejene was born in Ethiopia, Africa, and immigrated to the United States at the age of four with her parents and older sister. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Afomiya is now a student at the University of South Dakota pursuing a major in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology on a Pre-Law track. Passionate about law and community, she hopes to use her future legal career to encourage thoughtful conversation in politics and everyday life. 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 Mirror Effect Of Love: Every Relationship Reflects | Sanaiyah Gurnamal | TEDxChinotimba
16 lip 2026
Past relational experiences aren't failures; they show us where healing and deeper self-love are needed. We don't find love - we reflect it, because every relationship in our life is a mirror of how deeply we've learned to love ourselves. Host of the Spotify Top 50 podcast Project Loving Myself, Sanaiyah Gurnamal is a transformational speaker, certified coach, and visionary leader. Known as the “Love Alchemist,” she helps high-achievers make love their power move—in life, relationships, and business. Sanaiyah is the relationship expert for Cosmopolitan magazine, has been featured on CNN four times, and is the founder of The Third Eye Wellness, a premier wellbeing center. Her philosophy—that self-love is your greatest source of power—inspires women to become their top priority, biggest fan, and loudest cheerleader. 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
Self-awareness alone won’t change your life | Ameka Coleman | TEDxGreenwood
16 lip 2026
You know what you need to do. So why is it still so hard to do it? Most of us assume that once we become aware of our habits, fears, and limiting beliefs, change will naturally follow. But what if awareness is only the beginning? In this TEDx talk, entrepreneur and speaker Ameka Coleman explores why insight alone often falls short of creating lasting transformation. Drawing from her own journey through personal growth and entrepreneurship, she challenges the idea that knowing ourselves is enough to move us forward. Instead, Ameka introduces a different perspective: meaningful change requires more than self-awareness, it requires self-leadership. By learning to lead ourselves through fear, uncertainty, and discomfort, we become better equipped to take the actions that shape who we become. Whether you’re pursuing a personal goal, navigating a life transition, or striving to become the person you know you’re capable of being, this talk offers a powerful invitation to move beyond awareness and into intentional action. Ameka Coleman is the Founder & CEO of Strands of Faith, a wellness-driven beauty brand merging haircare with heart care. As an entrepreneur, she built her company from vision to execution while navigating fear, growth, and self-leadership in real time. Passionate about business, mental wellness, and self-love, Ameka speaks at the intersection of personal development and entrepreneurship, challenging high achievers to stop waiting for confidence and start leading themselves forward. Through her work, she empowers others to build boldly, lead authentically, and turn vision into lasting impact in business and in life. 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
