The Fatherless Generation | Karl Boroski | TEDxMidland
Karl talks about how a fatherless generation needs to be repaired and how kids need a father or a father figure Karl Boroski was born in Killeen, Texas. Like some of the youth he works with daily, Karl had a father he never met and a mother who struggled with addiction. Although he admittedly was a
The opposite of broken is not fixed—it's connected | Jose Ortega | TEDxMidland
Jose discusses poverty rates locally and how the community has helped him become a serial entrepreneur and successful contributor to society Jose Ortega is a dynamic operator and investor with over 15 years of experience building and scaling ventures across energy, infrastructure, and technology. Wi
Financial planning in boom and bust cycles | Christian Lombardini | TEDxMidland
Christian talks about how to financially plan during boom and bust cycles in cities impacted by commodity pricing Christian Lombardini is a storyteller and strategist in the energy sector. Founder of the Energy Communicators Association, he writes for Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine, produces The
Un duelo. Un libro. Un nido | Carolina Anfibia | TEDxYouth@Usaquén
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—
When a Mother Becomes a Movement | Alfiya Juzar Ali | TEDxMUET
Personal pain can often feel isolating. But what happens when that pain becomes purpose? In this talk, Alfiya Juzar Ali shares how her journey as a mother navigating the challenges of raising a differently-abled child transformed into a mission for inclusive education and community empowerment. Wha
Culture as transformation: migration, faith, and growth | Farai Maphosa | TEDxWageningenUniversity
Migration from Zimbabwe to the Netherlands was more than a geographic move: it was a deep cultural shift. Faith anchored Farai through challenges while adapting to new systems and leadership styles. Exposure to diverse perspectives reshaped his career and personal growth in ways unimaginable back ho
What migration makes possible | Seeta Sharma | TEDxVVITU
This talk shares the true story of a young migrant woman who survived a violent attack soon after arriving in Australia and how that experience transformed her understanding of migration and human connection. Through trauma, vulnerability, and unexpected kindness from strangers, she discovered inner
Rewriting the Blueprint: Designing a Life That Feels Like Yours | Sowmyasri Nukala | TEDxVVITU
In this talk, Sowmyasri Nukala examines how individuals can move beyond predefined societal expectations to intentionally design lives aligned with their personal values and aspirations. Drawing on perspectives from psychology, leadership, and communication, she highlights the role of self-awareness
The Social Influence Shebang: Morality and Empathy | Gabrielle Thomson | TEDxYouth@RMSST
In her TEDxYouth@RMSST presentation, Gabrielle Thomson explores how society shapes our sense of morality and empathy through powerful influences like culture, religion, social media, and law. She shows how exposure to group norms, online content, and authority structures can alter the way we underst
The Importance of being Afrocentric in a Post-Slavery World | Dayanna Theus | TEDxYouth@RMSST
Dayana Theus’s TEDx talk explains why being pro Black means celebrating Black culture and supporting Black communities, not just fighting racism. She shows how the history of slavery still affects the way Black people are treated and viewed today, especially through stereotypes in media. Her message
When Inspiration Feels Cringe: What Went Wrong With Gen Z? | Manesh Sathyanathan | TEDxPSNACET
In the modern era, mobile phones, social media, and AI have made life faster and easier, but they have also quietly reduced the space for the human mind to think deeply, connect meaningfully, and grow emotionally. Threads of Changes explores how constant digital stimulation is weakening social skill
What To Do When Success Disappears Suddenly | Candice Nonas | TEDxMaitama Studio
In this powerful and deeply human talk, Candice Nonas shares what happens when the life you built—career, wealth, identity, and security—disappears almost overnight. Raised in a working-class family in Stamford, Connecticut, Candice was taught that hard work could unlock any door. That belief carri
Who Are You If Not You? | Ganna Kurbanova | TEDxEerde IBS Youth
Who are you if you strip away your grades, achievements, roles, and expectations? This talk explores how the spaces we live in — schools, systems, countries, ideologies — shape our identity more than we realize. Instead of offering answers, it invites us to sit with the discomfort of not knowing who
Law and Morality: What is Right and Wrong? | Yona Dyar | TEDxCronton Sixth Form College Youth
Yona Dyar speaks at Cronton Sixth Form College’s first ever TEDx Youth event. I am a friendly, passionate person with a strong interest in Law and good ethical questions. By the end of the talk, I hope that I have transferred by passions into your minds. My talk of Law and Morality is about clearly
Social connection & spirituality can teach us about wellbeing | Dr Yusuf Ransome | TEDxProspect Hill
NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of spirituality, social connection, and health. Several claims warrant further scientific investigation. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described
Coffeeshops: overcoming stigma to support care and healing | Simone van Breda | TEDxAmsterdam
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for health advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of cannabis use and regulation. Research around its efficacy for several conditions, such as Parkinson’s, has not yet been established and warrants further scien
Volunteers: The Invisible Infrastructure | Habiburrahman Abed | TEDxShar e Naw
In this TEDx talk, Habib challenges us to rethink how we build our societies: Do we invest only in physical infrastructure, or do we also invest in people, relationships, and community leadership? He calls on governments, institutions, and organizations to recognize volunteers not as temporary helpe
Fact-Check Your Ghosts | Amal Khan | TEDxLearning Alliance Youth
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.
Might makes Right: A Perspective to Power | Yagna Sahapathi | TEDxIAQS
In this talk, Yagna Sahapathi shares how a single change in perspective transformed her understanding of injustice, choice, and responsibility. What began as artistic curiosity during her Master’s in Sculpture led her to witness the hidden realities of animal exploitation. Through the story of Jugnu
Your Own Pulse | Henry Li | TEDxAISG Youth
Guangzhou has long been an economic power hub of China and the world. But noticeably, the city’s GDP and overall economic performance have been decreasing in recent decades. Overshadowed by rising metropolises such as Shenzhen or Chongqing, the question begs to be asked: is the sun starting to set o
Why We Want to Belong | Michelle Cholfin | TEDxNHHS Youth
Why do people join cults—even when the warning signs are there? Michelle Cholfin explores the psychology behind our inherent need to belong, what makes people vulnerable to manipulation, and how understanding that need can help us recognize who we can truly trust. Michelle Cholfin is a freshman at N