Confessions of a recovering perfectionist | Alondra Anderson | TEDxSHSU
We’ve all felt the pressure to prove ourselves. For Alondra Anderson, perfectionism became a relentless chase, until she was forced to question everything. When health issues ended her dream of dance, Anderson thought she had lost herself. Perfectionism told her she was never enough. As a licensed c
The invisible words that shape our lives | Sharonda Taylor Johnson | TEDxSHSU
Words are more than sound, they are weight. They shape how we see ourselves, influence what we believe is possible, and can either anchor us in pain or lift us into purpose. In this talk, Sharonda Taylor Johnson explores the unseen power of language through personal testimony, neuroscience, and stor
Unlocking emotional regulation | Haitrieu Nguyen | TEDxSHSU
During the pandemic, Haitrieu Nguyen realized she had the emotional regulation of a four-year-old, a moment that reignited lifelong grief from her upbringing as the daughter of immigrant parents. Instead of defeat, she developed the FLO method – Feelings, Listening, Options – and used the Mood Meter
The Strength Illusion: Why We Fear Vulnerability | Jessica Lovell | TEDxSHSU
We grow up believing strength means never breaking, never asking for help, and always having it together. In this talk, Jessica Lovell challenges this belief, drawing from her own journey from a survival-driven upbringing to executive leadership. Through personal stories, cultural reflections, and t
The impact of authenticity in a culture of comparison | Adriana de Moura | TEDxUMiami
In this talk, Adriana de Moura, international art dealer and reality TV argues that in a world obsessed with comparison and curated perfection, authenticity is not just self-expression, but a strategic and transformative advantage. She illustrates this through her personal journey of abandoning her
Você já é o que você está tentando se tornar | Aline Odara | TEDxSaoPaulo
O que muda quando paramos de esperar autorização para ocupar nosso lugar no mundo? Aline Odara fala sobre astúcia como estratégia de existência, resistência e transformação. Longe de ser dissimulação, a astúcia aparece como inteligência política e emocional para atravessar estruturas que historicame
La marginea lui “poți să fii oricine îți dorești să fii" | BIANCA PURCĂREA | TEDxBaiaMare
Bianca Purcărea a urcat pe scena TEDxBaiaMare 2025 cu un discurs care a combinat vulnerabilitatea cu forța personală. A vorbit despre acel spațiu de la margine în care poți să fii oricine îți dorești să fii și despre cum identitatea noastră se construiește din alegeri, curaj și sinceritate. Bianca a
听见心声音：回到自己的旅程 Listening to Your Heart: A Journey Back to Self | 雪乐 Desmond Wong | TEDxPetalingStreet
“海浪来自海水，将会消融在海水。情绪也是如此——愤怒与伤心都来自于心，也会最终消融于心。” 在创业失意的低谷里，雪乐跟随老师前往尼泊尔，第一次接触颂钵。那一刻，他感受到久违的疗愈，也开启了倾听内在声音的旅程。 明、觉、乐——这是他一路走来的关键词。在嘈杂的世界里，我们很容易被人事物牵动，但雪乐相信，真正的答案不在外面，而是藏在心里。只要愿意倾听与守护，我们不只会变得快乐，还能更清楚地知道：自己想要成为怎样的人。 你，又有多久没认真听过自己的心声了呢？ “The waves come from the sea and return to it. Emotions are the same
O que aprendi com o grande erro da minha vida | Milly Lacombe | TEDxSaoPaulo
Milly Lacombe compartilha o momento que marcou sua carreira: um erro que se tornou cicatriz, mas também ponto de virada. Entre vergonha, críticas e solidão, ela conta como se apropriou desse episódio para reconstruir sua voz, reafirmar sua identidade e transformar o impacto do erro em propósito. Uma
La resiliencia también se entrena | Ana Pau Vázquez | TEDxTecdeMty
Una lesión en 2023 casi termina con la carrera de una arquera olímpica: dolor físico, crisis emocional y una racha que parecía irreversible. A través de la historia de Ana Pau Vázquez, esta charla demuestra que la resiliencia no es innata, se construye. Entrenarla puede marcar la diferencia entre re
La clave no es el éxito: es el amor | Leonel García | TEDxTecdeMty
Vivimos persiguiendo el éxito y cumpliendo expectativas, pero rara vez nos detenemos a poner atención a lo que sentimos y pensamos. En esta charla, Leonel García explora cómo nuestras emociones y pensamientos filtran la vida y cómo el cambio real empieza adentro. Y en medio de tanta búsqueda de logr
Do The Wounds You Hide Still Guide You? | Christine Chia | TEDxUniversitas Prasetiya Mulya
In our everyday lives, we're taught to move on quickly, to wipe our tears, pull ourselves together and get back to work. Pain is something that we expected to outgrow or at least hide it to the point where no one notices. However, just because something is hidden, doesn't mean that it's actually gon
Why the strongest women wear invisible masks | Samantha Lubanzu | TEDxTrafford
In Superwoman Unmasked, Samantha Lubanzu uses the powerful metaphor of a mask to explore what it costs Black women to survive, succeed, and lead in systems not built for them. When we unmask, we don’t just survive we rise, boldly, freely, and unapologetically. Through vivid storytelling, she trace
The Dance of Life | Blanca E. Rodriguez, LMT, CCMT | TEDxVeroBeach
In this uplifting talk, Blanca E Rodriguez explores how music and dance serve as powerful metaphors for overcoming life’s challenges. Drawing from lived experience and artistic expression, she illustrates how rhythm, movement, and sound can break through emotional barriers and guide individuals thro
What your voice wants you to hear | Ilhem Khodja | TEDxLausanneWomen
Our voice is an inherent part of who we are — yet we often mute ourselves to fit the world around us. Vocal artist and coach Ilhem Khodja invites us to explore what happens when, instead of performing, we finally listen. Ilhem—meaning inspiration in Arabic—is an internationally acclaimed singer, com
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
How to stop lying to yourself | Kirsty Verity | TEDxGreenhouse Road
How do you stop lying to yourself? Leadership and Business Coach Kirsty Verity thought she had it figured out - work hard, push through, ignore the feelings. Until there came a point where she had no choice but to listen. What she heard changed everything. In this talk, she reveals the surprising di
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
L'énigme de l'amour : la clé qui change tout | Florence Escaravage | TEDxUniLaSalle
Pourquoi échouons nous en amour ? Florence Escaravage révèle la clé oubliée — la connexion émotionnelle Il y a plus de 20 ans, Florence Escaravage était déjà extremment sollicitée pour aider ses amis en amour. Puis, par le bouche à oreille, des inconnus la sollicitaient et voulaient la rémunérer pou
Striving to find belonging | Chanel Olive | TEDxMakati
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Letting Go of Unchangeable Pain | Andrew Schwabe | TEDxVNUIS
Words can shape us or weigh us down for a lifetime. In this deeply personal TEDx talk, Andrew Schwabe, an American technology entrepreneur living in Vietnam, explores how unchangeable pain - often caused by careless words and unresolved experiencesncan quietly shape our identity, confidence, and ch