
This talk focuses on running out of time, and how there can be a lot of grief within the loss of a period of time, or feeling like you are running out of time with people you love. I will also talk about how I am both excited for my future and preparing to grieve this current point in time. My name

We carry within us voices shaped long before we could understand them voices that tell us we are not enough, not safe, not worthy of love. In this raw and deeply reflective talk, trauma-informed therapist Sandra Stein explores how these internalized messages from childhood and culture shape our bel

We are moving faster than ever. Faster careers. Faster information. Faster decisions. But in the middle of acceleration, one question remains unanswered: where are we actually going? In this talk, Hellen Telles invites us to pause and examine the direction behind our speed. She challenges the belie

Nakshathra's talk talk explores how the simple habit of journaling can help students navigate mental clutter, fear, and overthinking. The speaker shares how writing thoughts on paper transforms overwhelming emotions into clarity, structure, and self-understanding. Rather than eliminating stress, jou

In this warm and deeply reflective TEDx talk, retreat leader and philosopher Niki Smirni opens with a question that stops most of us in our tracks: imagine running a business without a business plan. That's exactly how most of us run our lives. Niki knows this firsthand. After leaving a thriving cor

A partir de la muerte de su madre, Carolina Anfibia descubrió una forma de transformar el duelo en arte y la herida materna en poder. Su obra, Retratos vivos de mamá, es una invitación a reconectar con nuestras emociones, a mirar el dolor sin miedo y a entender que de toda muerte —real o simbólica—

Being vulnerable and embracing silence in a noisy world Erika is an accomplished writer whose poems have been published in literary outlets such as BarBar Literary Magazine and Washington Square Review. She also demonstrates leadership in journalism: she has served as Editor-in-Chief of the school

If you’re thinking about it, don’t act—yet. That single pause can change everything. In moments of overthinking, urgency, or inner restlessness, most of us assume our thoughts need immediate action. This talk explores why that instinct often leads us astray, and how learning to pause can turn mental

Amal Khan shares about the ghosts of her past, old memories and the challenges of fighting one's own biases to build something real. Amal Khan is a founder at LAMA and a journalist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

We live in an age of endless information and constant entertainment. Degrees are earned, careers are built, and screens keep us occupied — yet when it comes to understanding our own emotions, many of us feel lost. In this deeply reflective TEDxAMU talk, Dr. Sheetal Nair explores a powerful paradox

Life often feels like a series of identities, achievements, and roles we proudly carry. But what happens when those labels fade? Who are we beyond them? In this deeply moving and powerful talk, Bijay Nair shares his journey from growing up in a small home in Mumbai as the son of a taxi driver to se

Are we truly living a life of our own choices, or are we simply following invisible programs installed by society, family, and conditioning? In this powerful and introspective talk, Sweta Samota explores how many of the beliefs we live by, about careers, education, gender roles, safety, and success

In this deeply personal and heartfelt talk, Sahla Parveen shares a journey not just of success, but of courage, self-rediscovery, and healing. From growing up with dyslexia to becoming a bestselling author at a young age, her life seemed full of achievements. But behind the success, she found hersel

In a world full of constant information, how do we stay grounded and make better choices? This talk explores what happens when we stop listening to noise and start focusing on what truly matters. İlkim Kutval reflects on the challenges of modern life—distraction, overload, and the pressure of ever

In “The Business of Being Human”, 8-year old Irene explores why success is not measured by money or achievements, but by how we treat others. Through everyday moments, she shows that kindness and empathy are the most valuable investments we can make. Irene Mehvish Musliar is an 8-year old student s

In this talk, the speaker explores how unresolved experiences from our past continue to shape our present through a powerful Zen parable about letting go. Using the story of two monks at a riverbank, the talk illustrates how emotional burdens—such as trauma, inherited narratives, regret, and unfulfi

In this talk, the speaker reflects on absence, pain, and the search for life purpose, challenging the idea that purpose is something we find or achieve. Through poetic storytelling, they explore how unresolved wounds, silence, and longing shape identity over time. Central to the talk is a memory of

ว่ากันว่าเราทุกคนต่างวิ่งอยู่ในสนามของความสำเร็จ ยิ่งคนอื่นวิ่งเร็วเท่าไหร่ เรายิ่งเร่งความเร็วตามไปเท่านั้น จนสุดท้าย เราก็สะดุดขาตัวเอง เราเพิกเฉยต่อหัวใจและร่างกายที่ทำงานมาอย่างหนัก และถ้าวิ่งจนเหนื่อยแล้ว ก็แค่ลองหยุดพักแล้วกลับมาฟังเสียงจากข้างในตัวเราอีกครั้ง เติบโตตามความเร็วที่พอเหมาะกับตัว

ความรุนแรงในความสัมพันธ์ มักมาในรูปของ “กับดักของความรัก” มันอาจเริ่มจากคำพูดหวานๆ และการเอาใจใส่ แต่ทีละน้อยที่สิ่งเหล่านั้นกลายเป็นเชือกที่รัดแน่น จนเราเริ่มหายใจไม่ออก และค่อยๆ สูญเสียความเป็นตัวเอง แต่คำตอบไม่ได้อยู่ที่การทนต่อความเจ็บปวด แต่คือพื้นที่ปลอดภัย ที่ให้เราได้พักหายใจ และเชื่อใจตัวเอ

What makes for a meaningful life? Personality and counselling psychologist Marc Schreiber invites you to work on your life story through three simple exercises, showing how reconnecting with your past can help you move from feeling stuck to actively shaping your next chapter. Marc’s journey spans fr

Have you ever felt like life is on pause while everyone else moves forward? Anuvamshi reveals why feeling "stuck" isn't a failure, but a necessary "cocoon phase" for transformation. Discover how curiosity—not motivation—reactivates your brain to turn a personal breakdown into a powerful new beginnin