What we lose when we stop playing | Anuradha Dalmia | TEDxGreenfield Women
As we grow older, play is often the first thing we abandon. It’s labeled unproductive, childish, or indulgent — something to outgrow in the pursuit of seriousness and success. But what if play isn’t wasted at all? This talk challenges the idea that play is the opposite of purpose. It explores how p
The Road Between Dreams and Decisions | Radha Mittal | TEDxGreenfield Women
Dreams are easy to imagine. Decisions are harder to make. Between what we want and what we become lies a road filled with choices — some small, some uncomfortable, and some that quietly change the course of our lives. This talk explores that often-overlooked space between dreaming and deciding. Ra
Story Telling- Humanity's Oldest Technology | Prasenjit Sarma | TEDxKahilipara
Story telling is not only an art but also a technology. it connects people and their emotions. It can lead to revolutions. . From spiritual walks around the sacred Kamakhya Temple to heritage trails in Northeast India and community-led eco-tours in remote villages, his initiatives celebrate the inte
Content creation with a conscience | Nilakshi Rupam Sarma | TEDxKahilipara
The power of responsibility of influencers, building influence through content, the power of a narrative, going viral. Nilakshi Rupam Sarma works at Punjab National Bank, is a winning home baker, and creates social issue-focused content. She's a Masterchef Kolkata alumna, FLO Trailblazer 2025 awarde
Redefining limitations | Payalh Agarwwal | TEDxGreenfield Women
We often believe that limitations come from the world around us — from circumstances, systems, age, gender, or opportunity. But what if the most powerful limitations are not external at all? This talk challenges the idea that growth is stopped by visible barriers. It explores how mindset, self-perc
Rethinking Identity through Shared Humanity | Gabriel Lopez | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Gabriel Lopez explores the space between labels and the human cost of rigid identity categories. Through personal experience and community work, he invites audiences to challenge assumptions and rebuild connection by recognizing the shared humanity that unites us all. Gabriel Lopez is an advocate, a
Sound of Possibility | Writam Changkakoti | TEDxKahilipara
How technology empowers visually impaired musicians. What sparks imagination, digital music, how instruments can talk back. *Writam Changkakoti* is a multi-talented musician born on August 14, 1991, in Tezpur, Assam. He is a skilled Tabla player, synthesizer, pianist, and guitarist who has learned f
The Silent Conversation Between Burnout and Nervous System | Tahi Patel | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Tahi Patel unpacks burnout as a conversation between the body and mind that too often goes ignored. Through personal experience, she reminds us that rest, awareness, and care are essential foundations for lasting success and well-being. I'm Tahi Patel, a sophomore at Carrollwood Day School. I am a 1
Returning to the TEDx Stage After a Decade | Spencer Peek | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Returning to the same TEDx stage where he once spoke as a student, Spencer Peek reflects on how growth is shaped by persistence through uncertainty. Drawing from personal experiences with adversity and change, he challenges the idea that progress comes from singular breakthroughs, reminding us that
Return to a Happy Place | Bryan McGrath | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Bryan McGrath examines how constant digital engagement has eroded human connection and everyday joy. He offers a call to return to physical spaces, presence, and nature as a way to rebuild relationships, curiosity, and a deeper sense of happiness. Although technology and skill sets are ever rapidly
Our Brain’s Hidden Dimension | Gia Hưng Trần | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Eric Tran reveals the brain’s visual-spatial potential through his journey with the abacus and memory techniques. He challenges the belief that intelligence is fixed, showing how anyone can unlock new ways of thinking by learning to see differently. Trần Gia Hưng is a 12th-grade student at Carrollwo
Finding Your Stage | Aadi Patel | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Aadi Patel reflects on how Indian street plays shaped his identity, values, and sense of belonging. Through performance and community, he discovered a stage for growth and self-expression, encouraging others to find the pursuit that connects them to purpose and people. My name is Aadi Patel, and I a
The hidden curriculum of musical excellence | Lilly Jim | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Lilly Jim challenges the idea that music is “extra,” arguing instead that it is foundational to learning, focus, and resilience. Drawing from research and personal experience, she reveals how music education builds confident, creative thinkers prepared to take risks far beyond the classroom. Hi, I’m
Leadership is an Action: Why Anyone Can Lead | Nishant Shah | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Nishant Shah redefines leadership as empathy followed by action, not titles or authority. Through a simple yet powerful story from his childhood, he shows how leadership lives in everyday moments when someone sees a need and chooses to act. Hello, my name is Nishant Shah. I’m a junior at Carrollwood
Achieving Success Through Unique Perspectives | Alina Knisley | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Alina Knisley redefines success through the lens of perseverance, inspired by her sister’s journey with a rare genetic disorder. She challenges comparison culture and invites audiences to see success as progress, courage, and persistence on a deeply personal path. Hello! My name is Alina Knisley, an
Flow | Simmon Chauhan | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Simmon Chauhan shares how dance became a doorway into flow, a state of presence where ego fades and time dissolves. His talk explores how fully showing up, in any pursuit, can quiet the noise of modern life and reconnect us with who we truly are. Hello! I am Simmon Chauhan, a senior at Carrollwood D
More Than a Game: The Business Behind Soccer's Rise | Cash Coppins | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Cash Coppins looks beneath the surface of soccer’s rapid growth in North America, examining the tension between community and commercialization. He challenges audiences to rethink what truly sustains the sport, urging a renewed focus on accessibility, local development, and authentic connection. Hel
Redefining the Lines That Divide Us | Noah Ozer | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Noah Ozer challenges traditional ideas of global citizenship, arguing that it begins with mindset, not miles traveled. Through local experiences and everyday actions, he shows how curiosity and empathy can bridge divides and create global impact close to home. I’m Noah Ozer, a senior here at Carroll
The Power to Pivot | Alyssa Chen | TEDxCarrollwood Day School
Alyssa Chen explores what it means to pivot when expectations, fear, and self-doubt threaten to close doors too early. Through candid stories of failure, curiosity, and change, she shows how embracing uncertainty can lead to deeper growth, renewed confidence, and the courage to evolve. Hi, I’m Alyss
The Hidden Alchemy of Healing | Jimlee Mahanta | TEDxKahilipara
Handling pain, make pain your medicine, winning over pain by being present, being curious and without forcing anything to change. Jimlee Mahanta is a trauma-informed psychotherapist who helps individuals transform pain into power through body-based healing, nervous system regulation, and energy work
Shinomol | Shinomol Palathanath | TEDxThiruvananthapuram
Running towards Wellness: Creating and managing a Marathon In this straight from the heart talk at the TEDx Thiruvananthapuram hosted by Acsia Technologies with the support of Fortune IAS Academy, Shinomol discusses her growth as a long distance endurance runner from being an asthmatic student. She