
What if your deepest scar is not the end of your story, but the beginning of your calling? In this powerful TEDx talk, Professor Thanh N. Truong explores the journey from Scarborne to Starborn - from carrying wounds to rising with purpose. Being scarborne is not a choice - life gives us scars. But

What does hurt really look like, and what happens when we finally listen to it? In this heartfelt TEDxVNUIS talk, alumna speaker Ms. Thu Lan explores emotional pain not as something to avoid, but as a signal pointing us back to ourselves. Through personal stories of family, school, work, and a life

The speech tells the story of a person’s journey of growth, shaped by the belief in the lie that they could do everything. From an ambitious but self-destructive youth marked by burnout, failing classes, dropping out, and working merely to survive, they went through deep guilt and a loss of directio

This talk is about the invisible limits we carry in our minds—fear, self-doubt, conditioning, and the stories we tell ourselves about what we can or cannot do. While the world often feels full of external barriers, the most powerful ones are internal. This talk explores how our thoughts shape our ac

Two years ago, the main character was just a worn out “lump of dough,” exhausted in a cycle of studying and pressure, with almost no time left to live at the right age. But three moments completely changed that person. A Tet race with a former US special forces soldier opened up the realization that

Lyka Loriz Lisano reflects on the stories we carry beneath the surface and the truths that are often left unspoken. This talk invites us to look beyond visible wounds and listen to the strength, healing, and resilience that scars do not always reveal — What Scars Don’t Say. Lyka Loriz Demdam Lisan

Vanessa Abengaña shares how embracing mistakes, mismatched moments, and uncertainty can lead to growth and self expression. This talk reminds us that even when things do not align perfectly, we can still find our voice and move forward — When the Notes Don’t Fit, Sing Anyway. Vanessa G. Abengaña i

The speech tells the story of a person growing up under expectations and constant comparison, always believing they only had value if they were as perfect as their older sister. As a result, they gradually lost themselves and lived by standards that were never truly their own. Hidden wounds, invisib

We All Use Filters – Even Without a Camera explores the invisible filters we apply in everyday life. The talk reflects on perception, identity, and the ways we present ourselves to the world, inviting viewers to look beyond appearances and question what shapes how we see and are seen. Recorded at T

The speech tells the story of a journey from being a student who once failed the high school entrance exam and lived under the pressure of grades and expectations, to realizing that results can never define a person’s worth. Experiences at a new school helped the speaker discover their own abilities

Oluwakayode’s talk shares his personal experiences growing up as a young black man in a predominantly white area, exploring the impact of racial prejudice and the experience of feeling like an outsider. He speaks candidly about how he now celebrates the heritage he once deemed a weakness, and how it

In this talk, Vishakh, a "jack of all trades," explores the paradox of listening in a world designed to keep us distracted. Drawing from his own journey with ADHD, he reveals how we have mastered the art of "zoning out", confusing the mechanical process of auditory memory with the conscious act of c

“Dating can be fun and exciting, oftentimes frustrating and nerve wrecking, but never forget that dating is not just about meeting new people, it's also an opportunity to meet yourself.” Dating is messy, confusing, and sometimes downright frustrating……but what if it’s also a way to meet yourself? J

完璧な人生計画という幻想を手放し、「今」を生きる大切さを語るトーク。計画通りにいかなかったキャリアや子育ての経験から、他人軸ではなく自分の心の羅針盤を信じることで、人生は後から必ず繋がっていくことを伝えます。 A talk about letting go of the illusion of a perfect life plan and embracing the importance of living in the present moment. Drawing from experiences of careers and parenting that didn't go as p

“Healing your inner child isn't rewriting the part. It's becoming the adult they needed.” What if you could go back in time, not to change your past, but to hug the child you once were? Gaston Pong shares his journey of healing through music, songwriting, and self-expression, showing how reconnecti

What happens when a storyteller fully understands her value—and decides to stop playing small? In this deeply personal and expansive conversation, Mara Brock Akil reflects on a career that has shaped generations of culture while quietly building economies, networks, and opportunity. She explores ho

Physician and mindfulness pioneer Dr. Michael Krasner invites us to reconsider what it means to be whole. His message is an offering: that each of us is already whole, not despite our brokenness, but through it Michael Krasner, MD, FACP, is Co-Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Education a

We are always told to hurry - achieve more, do more, be more. But what if slowing down is where real growth begins? Rashmi’s talk explores how choosing presence over pressure transformed her life and how embracing our own pace can lead to deeper joy, health and fulfilment. Rashmi Shetty is a Commun

林映雪是龙凤胎中的妹妹,从小被拿来与“北大哥哥”比较,让她一度陷入迷茫,觉得自己只是个普通人。 曾经的她困在“别人家的孩子”的阴影下,直到她发现,对比是一种工具,而非枷锁; 对比并不是为了分谁更好,而是为了找到自我的方向。 本次演讲中,她将通过自己的成长故事,分享如何用智慧的对比找到人生定位,活出自洽而闪耀的自己。 互联网大厂AI产品运营 龙凤胎中的妹妹 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Lear

On the TEDxUNS stage, Irwan Tja (WANTJA) peeled back the layers of what it means to be truly confident by presenting his talk with the title "Building My Self Worth & Confidence in a Selfless Way". Through his signature doodles, he navigated the chaotic noise of "what ifs," body image struggles, and

In an inspiring TEDxUNS Talk, Rahmani Bilqees challenges the common belief that confidence is about meeting expectations or constant performance. In her talk, “The City that Waits” she shares her realization that true confidence is not about proving oneself to others, but about embracing authenticit