In “The 3-Second Rule,” the speaker shares how a lesson learned on the tennis court and skatepark became a life tool for courage. By acting within three seconds—before fear and doubt take over—she’s learned to face challenges, make friends, and seize opportunities.…

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, chaos and structure shape every aspect of our lives, from personal growth to global change. In her talk, “Balancing the Extremes,” Ameera Duale explores how these two opposing forces are not enemies, but partners…

What happens when we stop calling someone by their name?
In this talk, Jiadong reveals how the loss of names erases people from systems, relationships, and even their own sense of self.
From the homeless under a Shenzhen bridge to fading ancestral names…

What does it mean to truly heal, not just individually, but as a community? Dail Chambers has an answer that’s both creative and radical. A mother, artist, organizer, and healer-farmer, she weaves trauma-informed care with art, history, and intergenerational…

Journalist Sophia Alexandra Hall's TEDx talk is a powerful invitation to read the news critically. She explores the challenges of journalism and the danger of simplified news stories. In today’s media, sensational narratives are often taken at face value…

There is an emotional force within us all with incredible power to conquer one of the greatest challenges to our health and happiness, changing behavior. This TEDx Talk reveals how a merger of science and humanity offers a new model for anyone looking to…

Why is a blank canvas worth millions, while a masterpiece from a small art village is undervalued?
Wankun Xu uncovers the hidden forces behind value and identity through art and sociology.
In this talk, she reveals how labels shape not just art prices, but…

John F. Hollway, the Associate Dean and Senior Advisor at the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, explains the benefits of Sentinel Event Reviews used in healthcare and aviation, and how they…

Benjamin Fernandes, founder of NALA, argues that human movement is the clearest signal of ambition. He challenges us to recognize talent as the emerging world’s greatest export—and to create opportunity where ambition begins, not just where it arrives. Benjamin…

What happens when an artist steps out of their own shadow to tell someone else’s story?
Through the lens of film and photography, Peter Decherney casts a light on the otherwise obscured
Jewish communities across Africa. His art challenges the notion that…

Angela Blake, social worker, rallies us to consider - If you had to leave your ego behind, how would you volunteer? Blake digs deep into how we often get in the way of the work and how we show up for the mission matters. This talk was given at a TEDx event…

Dhilan Stanley, student and volunteer, reveals that breaking the barriers to unusual friendships expands our experiences and allows for personal growth. Stanley’s unlikely friendship with a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor challenges you to connect beyond…

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, health system executive, makes it clear - when the safety net fails, we all fall. Ezike rallies us to see the net is fraying, and how we can’t afford not to see the impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format…

Kevin Chaplin, AI strategist, uproots how AI can dissolve our shared definition of truth and what humans can do to stop it. Chaplin reveals it’s not robots or job loss that keeps him from sleeping. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference…

What if the life you’re living today is building the health you’ll have decades from now? Dr. Heather Dwyer reveals how small, consistent choices — in movement, nutrition, mindset, and connection — determine whether we age with freedom or with decline. Learn…

What if the key to your biggest breakthroughs and the antidote to burnout, stress, and scarcity thinking was helping others succeed? Entrepreneur Bruce Barlean shares his astonishing journey from sleeping on the streets to building multiple thriving companies…

Sound has the power to calm the mind, soothe the body and reconnect us with ourselves. In this TEDx talk, Keeley Lore reveals how everyday rhythms and ancient practices can transform stress into stillness. Discover simple ways to bring the healing power…

Feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Discover the transformative power of seeking in Dr. Ramah Jean Wagner's TEDx talk, "The Courage to Seek." Join her as she shares her journey from despair to healing, and learn how courage, faith, fervor, and favor can guide…

Just as the Internet of Information transformed how we share knowledge, the Internet of Value is poised to revolutionize how money and assets move around the world. In this thought provoking TEDx talk, Bradley Kimes explains how emerging technologies like…

We are what we do — our identities are the sum of our knowledge, experiences and actions. In a world rapidly filled with AI generators, what does it take to protect our identity, and those of the generations to come? Heather Zheng, co-director of the SANDLAB…