The practice of trying | Garth Bender | TEDxAkron
The transformative power of trying—whether in small, everyday acts or larger challenges—as a way to learn, connect with others, and better understand ourselves. As a personal practice, trying encourages embracing discomfort, failure, and uncertainty, with the true value lying not in outcomes but in
The Social Currency of Vulnerability: The New Economy of Trust | Datari Ladejo | TEDxOAU
In this TEDx talk, Datari Ladejo explores why loneliness is rising in an increasingly connected world, arguing that our obsession with perfection and performance has replaced real human connection. Through personal stories of motherhood, reinvention, and vulnerability, she challenges the idea that s
From Genes to AI: The Future of Workplace Empathy | Rachel Filipov | TEDxAtlanta Intl School Youth
The Golden Rule says to treat others as you want to be treated. But what if the real key to connection is treating others as they want to be treated? This simple shift is the heart of Rachel’s talk on the recovery of empathy. Blending personal stories of living across seven countries with surprising
How to meet people by walking your dog | Rob Bentley | TEDxGosport
When the world shut down, one man and his dog reopened it, one walk at a time. Rob Bentley shows how rediscovering your neighbourhood and your neighbours can rebuild community, connection, and joy. Rob is a writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist…and legend in his own lunch break. Officially a Gos
What if love isn’t unconditional? | Princella Clark | TEDxGreenhouse Road
What if love isn't unconditional? In this talk, Princella Clark dismantles one of humanity's most deeply held illusions: the belief that love is unconditional. She shares how we can become the concept of love through creating and embodying the conditions that allow love to exist. Princella Clark, a
What Would Love Do? The Question We’re Not Asking | Dr. Jessie Mahoney | TEDxGreenhouse Road
What if the most powerful tool for navigating crisis, burnout, and impossible decisions isn’t more logic—but more love? Pediatrician and physician-wellness leader Dr. Jessie Mahoney shares how her life unraveled under the weight of a neurodiverse marriage she didn’t yet understand, a partner in deep
How to have a healthy relationship | Jillian Turecki | TEDxNashville
Every relationship you have is a mirror. How you speak to yourself, how you set boundaries, how you show up — it all gets reflected back to you. Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship expert, NY Times bestselling author, and host of the Podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity
Why don't dating apps work better? | Joanna Montgomery | TEDxSt Albans
In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, technologist Joanna Montgomery explores how our obsession with optimisation and technology is changing the way we love and connect. Joanna examines our obsession with hacking and optimising everything, from sleep and exercise to love itself. She asks whether this
From Small Talk to Big Breaks - the Power of Connection | Gina Visram | TEDxAlleyns School Youth
The smallest interactions can lead to meaningful connections. Gina Visram is a career coach and content creator. She has spent 14+ years making the journey from education to employment and/or entrepreneurship less overwhelming and scary and more fun and optimistic for students and graduates. She wil
A surprising way to reignite passion in your relationship | Melissa Nanavati | TEDxLake Mary
Melissa Nanavati knows how painful it can feel when a partner asks for time alone, even in a loving relationship. After navigating over 100 first dates, a cross-country move to meet her future husband, and a marriage tested by his four-month solo Antarctic expedition, she still found herself struggl
The Future is Hand Made | Somayeh Bardai | TEDxTCSGCA Youth
The Future Is Handmade is a powerful exploration of how women move from invisibility to visibility through resilience, purpose, and opportunity. Rooted in the stories of women at RLCC, this talk highlights how they have rebuilt their identities, embraced technology, and created sustainable livelihoo
What If We Taught Relationships Like Math? | Railey Molinario | TEDxCharles University
The speaker proposes applying structure, logic, and teachable frameworks to emotional relationships. By treating communication and boundaries as learnable skills, the talk argues we could build healthier, more resilient connections. Railey Molinario is the founder of RI (Relationship Intelligence™),
The College Social Experiment: How Friendships Shape Your Growth | Sanu Jacob | TEDxLoyola College
Your friends in college don't just affect your life; they shape your future. This talk explores how your friend groups shape who you are as a person. Agricultural scientist and global food safety expert, shaping policies, research, and innovations in postharvest technology, consumer protection, and