2036. A Story we all Write | Kismet Dhuga | TEDxNewtons Grove Youth
My TEDx Talk is meant to show that by getting involved and setting goals for what you want the future to look like, it can become possible with the right mindset. My talk, “2036: A Story We Write,” encourages audiences and students to embrace uncertainty, stay involved, and work toward a hopeful and
Can I read to you Three Stories in One? | Dylan Puri | TEDxNewtons Grove Youth
In my opinion, the most significant shift of the next decade won't be artificial intelligence itself, but the disappearance of friction: the speed bumps that once gave us time to think, to pause, to choose who we want to be, have become “less bumpy.” We live in a world of dominoes falling faster tha
Why growing up isn’t a straight line | Harvir Toor | TEDxNewtons Grove Youth
Looking ahead to the next 10 years, I wonder about our generation's understanding of being a grown-up in a world that is telling us to have it all together. I hope to convey through my story that to be lost doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it's just a natural part of life. My name is Harvir, and I am a G
The Quiet Loss of Choice | Isabella Thompson | TEDxNewtons Grove Youth
In my talk, I explore how decision-making is being slowly outsourced — to things like technology, trends, and even the people around us — often without us even noticing. Rather than arguing that technology or society is inherently bad, I focus on how easily we can lose our ability to think criticall
Comfort: A Dangerous Addiction | Salokhiddin Khazratkulov | TEDxVosiq International School Youth
This talk challenges the idea that comfort equals safety, arguing that it can quietly limit growth and potential. It explores how real progress begins when we act despite fear and choose discomfort over stagnation. Ultimately, it reminds us that the greatest risk is not failure — but never trying at
No expiration date: Turning your passion into purpose | David Hickman | TEDxVisalia
What if the only thing standing between you and your passion is the belief that it's too late? In this talk, David "Davey" Hickman challenges the idea that dreams have deadlines. Drawing from nearly four decades in radio and a lifetime of reinvention, he shares why purpose doesn't expire and how r
The power of your personal story | Sarah Elkins | TEDxUStreetWomen
Now – more than ever, it’s critical to our democracy that we find a way to connect with people to discuss controversial topics. Sharing stories is a very effective way to do that – and everyone has stories to share. Research proves that when we share stories with each other, we connect on a physiolo
No hay prótesis para un espíritu amputado | Val de la Torre | TEDxUniversidadPanamericanaGuadalajara
¿Qué prótesis existen para el espíritu cuando las circunstancias juegan en nuestra contra? A menudo cargamos barreras mentales que limitan nuestros propósitos, sueños y acciones; se manifiestan en victimismo, resentimiento y aislamiento. A partir de un accidente, Valeria inicia una vida nueva y re
No lo planeamos, y así fue perfecto | Diego Ibarra | TEDxUniversidadPanamericanaGuadalajara
¿Qué pasa cuando el guión que escribiste para tu vida se queda atascado en la misma página por años? En esta conmovedora charla, Diego nos invita a cuestionar la rigidez de nuestros planes. A través de una historia personal marcada por la incertidumbre y un giro inesperado nacido de una simple gal
Jugar para conectar. | Pablo Santé | TEDxUniversidadPanamericanaGuadalajara
En esta plática, Pablo reflexiona sobre los beneficios reales de los juegos en la vida cotidiana: lejos de ser solo una actividad infantil, el juego es una herramienta poderosa que fomenta la toma de decisiones, la comunicación, la empatía, la creatividad y la capacidad de enfrentar la incertidumbre
¿Cómo acompañar a alguien en duelo? | Sofía Ortiz Maldonado | TEDxUniversidadPanamericanaGuadalajara
Todos nos vamos a enfrentar a la muerte varias veces a lo largo de la vida. A veces será porque perderemos a alguien que amamos; otras, porque nos tocará acompañar a alguien que acaba de perder a alguien más. Lo curioso es que nadie nos enseña cómo actuar en ninguna de estas dos situaciones. En est
How Travelling Shapes US | Ariyana Shah | TEDxTASIS England Youth
In this energetic and uplifting talk, Ariyana explores the transformative power of traveling the world rather than simply reading about it or watching it on a screen. She shares how being present in different places, understanding how people live, and immersing herself in new cultures has shaped her
The Invisible Backpack We All Carry | Troy Sandidge | TEDxMakerere University Business School
“I shouldn’t be here.” Born prematurely and fighting for every breath in an incubator, Troy Sandidge’s life began with defiance. But survival was only the first battle. By age seven, he had lost his mother. As a Black boy navigating bias, expectation, and internalized pressure, he developed what h
Long Walks and Understanding | Rastri Anez | TEDxUniversitasAirlangga
Love is not a spark that flares instantly; it’s a quiet garden that blooms over time. It grows in daily acts of patience, in the grace of understanding, in showing up even when unglamorous. Love matures through missteps, forgiveness, and shared silence — not just through grand declarations. To trul
The Weight of Giving Hearts | Bilal Faranov | TEDxUniversitasAirlangga
We pour ourselves into others, hoping to feel whole through their gratitude. But in neglecting self-love, we become hollow. We give endlessly, yet feel unseen, depleted, and forgotten — like a candle burning down to nothing. True love must begin at home: within ourselves. Otherwise, it risks becomi
Rivalry, Resilience, Resurgence: The Story of a Student Athlete | Hailey Wong | TEDxDBSHK Youth
How far would you be willing to go in order to succeed? Hailey Wong, a professional squash player at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks about her lifelong journey as a student athlete, shedding light on the ins and outs of competing at an elite level - the struggles, the uncertainty, and what it
Finding comfort in uncertainty — Ask better questions with Phineas & Ferb | Mark Faust | TEDxJHU
What if the cure for uncertainty isn’t having all the answers, but learning how to ask better questions? In this talk, Mark reflects on how uncertainty shaped his academic path, career ambitions, relationships, and faith—and how a single well-timed question repeatedly became a turning point. From ch
Life is not a straight line | Devothama GN | TEDxJHU
In a world that celebrates linear success—good grades, stable jobs, and carefully planned careers—Devothama's talk explores what happens when following the “right path” quietly disconnects us from ourselves. Drawing from personal experience as an engineer who seemingly had everything figured out, De
Master of None | Rachel Wanguru | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
A personal exploration of curiosity, self-discovery, and the courage to be multidimensional. Rachel LN Wanguru is a Radiography graduate from the University of Namibia, Hage Geingob Campus. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is also a Nail Technician, DJ, and Poet. Balancing these diverse passions h
How to handle trauma in leadership | Mauricio Adelino | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
Transforming pain into power , how emotional healing shapes authentic leaders. Mauricio Adelino is a final-year Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Namibia with a strong interest in animal welfare legislation and a passion for leadership. He has served in student leadership roles at th
Rewriting Personal Purpose | Selma Kamanya | TEDxUniversityofNamibia
A journey of purpose and transformation , rewriting personal influence into national impact. Selma Kamanya is Miss World Namibia 2025, Miss Namibia 2018 an economist by profession, a big data technologist and an entrepreneur. She is a global ambassador, passionate about using her platform for growt