Cultural Identity. What does it mean to consider an aspect of culture a part of yourself, and in turn to say that you belong to one. Linda Pham explores the Vietnamese national costume and reveals how dedication to the process helped her not just better understand…

After nearly shedding tears when her whole class drew pictures with encouraging words before she walked on stage and faced her biggest fear, this speaker realized that words are powerful and wonderful. Use them to light up someone's day, and together, we…

Claudia Carani, laureata in Scienze Ambientali presso l’Università degli Studi di Parma, project manager per AESS – Agenzia per l’Energia e lo Sviluppo Sostenibile con sede a Modena, si occupa da oltre 15 anni di progetti legati alla mobilità sostenibile…

Dr. Punch loves to heal. This desire has brought to life a career with a three-fold focus: education, violence and equity. As a trauma surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine this…

This talk is about how cities can move toward a cleaner environment and work toward a more sustainable future to combat the climate crisis. Helen focuses on Climate Action Planning in the City of Thousand Oaks and has an important role in the General Plan…

In this talk Aysha shares the lessons of leadership learned through her work and life Aysha Shujaat a development professional focusing on democratic strengthening and inclusion in developing democracies. She led democratic assistance missions for some of…

Ashlie Weisel, also known as “The Purveyor of Positive,” found her life work when she opened her funky art studio on Main Street Frisco in 2018. Being able to use this space as a beacon of hope to locals and visitors, Ashlie expanded on her mission to use…

현재 우리에게 있어 개인적인 취향과 가치가 중시되고 있지만, 방역 체계부터 시작하여 수많은 체계를 유지하고 안전을 보장하며 기본권을 보장하는 것은 사회에 달려있습니다. 그러나, 지금 사회를 수십년간 좀먹어 왔음에도 여전히 그 자리에 있는 존재가 있습니다. 나무를 위해 썩은 나뭇가지를 쳐내듯이, 우리도 썩어버린 부분을 과감히 쳐내야 할 것입니다. 그러나, 그것이 보이지 않기 때문에 우리는 썩은 부분을 방치해왔습니다. 따라서, 숨어있는 그 힘과 존재를 끄집어…

A talk about how music can shape your life for the better, and different ways of incorporating it into one's daily life.
Date of recording: 1st October 2020 Varun in this talk highlights the potential perils of alternative methods of stress, and how music…

As a former military bomb technician and decorated combat veteran, Jeff Haugland now serves as the Co-founder/CEO of Invictus Health, Inc. and Co-founder/COO of The Invictus Project 501(c)3. These organizations provide advanced diagnostics and treatments…

Sérgio Suchodolski é graduado em Direito pela USP, Mestre em Direito pela Harvard Law School e em Comércio Internacional pela Sciences Po Paris. Começou sua carreira como estagiário na ONU, foi Assessor Especial na Secretaria de Assuntos Estratégicos da Presidência…

Maria Homem é graduada em Psicologia pela USP, Mestre em Psychanalyse et Esthétique - Collège International de Philosophie e Universidade de Paris VIII (França) e Doutora em Teoria Literária e Literatura Comparada pela USP. Autora do livro “No limiar do silêncio…

Doutora em Antropologia Social pelo Museu Nacional da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Mirian Goldenberg é professora titular do Departamento de Antropologia Cultural e do Programa de Pós-graduação em Sociologia e Antropologia do Instituto de Filosofia…

Jenna and Jordan McMurtry are twin sisters who recently graduated from Summit High School. Jordan graduated as valedictorian and Jenna as salutatorian for the class of 2020. Both twins also pursued high-level soccer and competitive ski racing. During their…

Conhecida como modelo e por participações na TV em programas humorísticos, Carol Dias decidiu mudar o rumo de sua carreira. Após sair da televisão, estudou e se tornou especialista em finanças. Criou um canal no YouTube sobre o assunto, o Riqueza em Dias.…

Jaci Ohayon is a mom, immigration attorney, writer and serial optimist. When she isn’t trying to hop the next flight to anywhere with her family in tow, you can find her at home in Summit County where she likes to snowboard, camp, spoil her dogs and practice…

Stacy Smith has been providing mental wellness support for adolescents, adults, families and seniors in Summit County through private practice for 17 years. She is an adjunct professor at Colorado Mountain College where she teaches classes such as The Psychology…

Lisa Lee is a 33-year veteran educator, having been Teacher of the Year in Georgia in 2007 and runner-up for the state award in Colorado in 2017. This is her fourth TEDx Talk! She's served as a keynote speaker throughout the US and Europe, where she shares…

Lucas Cantor is a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and conductor. He finished Schubert’s 8th Symphony (the unfinished symphony) with the help of AI. The full symphony was premiered in London at Cadogan Hall. He has worked in NBC's music department…

Leigh Girvin grew up in Breckenridge, Colorado, arriving as a young girl in the early 1970s with her family. After graduating from Breckenridge Elementary School and Summit High School, she went back east to study at Amherst College, then hurried home to…