Criadora do projeto Inspirando Mulheres Empreendedoras, é a prova viva de que é possível abrir caminho para que outras mulheres também conquistem seus sonhos, acreditando no próprio potencial para reinventar suas histórias. Luciana é a prova viva de que é possível quebrar ciclos, transformar desafios em oportunidades e abrir caminho para que outras mulheres também conquistem seus sonhos. Com coragem e propósito, ela tem inspirado milhares de empreendedoras a acreditarem no próprio potencial e a reinventarem suas histórias. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Confidence isn't built in a day - it's built in the moments you choose to show up. Every time you raise your hand, take the chance, or say 'yes' when you're tempted to hide - you're building it. So don't wait to feel confident. Start small, Start scared. Just start. Because confidence doesn't come before the action - it comes because of it. Fear never truly disappears — but neither does your ability to rise above it. Your fearlessness isn’t lost; it’s just waiting for you to remember who you were before the world told you to be afraid. Amale is a strategist, executive coach, startup mentor, speaker and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience working with FTSE100 and Fortune 500 companies, as well as high growth startups and scale ups. She helps her clients embrace experimentation and a human centric mindset to unlock sustainable high performance. Personally, within their teams, and for their entire organization. Her TEDx talk challenges the common belief that you need to be ready to take action, and encourages viewers to take an experimental approach to personal and professional growth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What does grief teach us about connection? Erica shares how working with cancer patients and navigating personal loss transformed her understanding of empathy, strength, and the human spirit. Through moments of vulnerability and reflection, she reveals how grief can deepen our capacity to listen, care, and connect. Her stories remind us that even in sorrow, a single ripple of compassion can spark healing and bring us closer together. Erica is a 25-year-old student who has been part of the McGill community since 2018. She completed her B.Sc. in Honours Microbiology and Immunology in 2021, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Oncology in 2022. Currently in the final year of her Master of Pathology, Erica was awarded the Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Award in 2023 for her contributions to promoting equity and diversity in cancer research. Beyond her academic pursuits, Erica is passionate about travel, dance, and music. Over the past year, she has explored Asia and Europe, while also immersing herself in salsa lessons and learning the piano. She believes that learning has no age limit and values the courage to embrace new challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

How can everyday people shape the future of artificial intelligence? Iyngaran explores communities' power in navigating AI's promises and pitfalls. From misinformation and bias to breakthroughs in medicine and agriculture, AI is everywhere—so how do we respond? Iyngaran outlines three actionable steps—literacy, advocacy, and resilience—that empower individuals to spark informed conversations and drive change. The message is clear: the future of AI isn't just for experts—it's in all of our hands. He is an engineer by training, a technologist through experience, and a sustainable humanitarian at heart. Since graduating from McGill seven years ago, he has worked as a consultant, mainly in AI and data strategy, and more recently sustainability. These roles have provided him with unique insights into our interconnected world: where engineers and scientists shape our environment, technologists drive AI innovation, corporate leaders redefine business landscapes, and communities shape our collective values. They've also shown him the value of community-based thinking. This has ignited his fascination with how people come together to achieve common goals and propel society into the future. Driven by this passion, he returned to McGill this September to deepen his expertise in sustainability in engineering. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

There's incredible interest in understanding how artificial intelligence, AI, can be used in business, science, technology, and more. But how can AI be used to be a better human? To be more engaged with our loved ones, with our passions, for our goals? Sarah Gallucci explores how she learned to use AI in her role as a professor and in her personal life. Sarah Gallucci is an English professor at Central Piedmont Community College. In addition to her service to the college, she also serves the community of Charlotte through various art projects. Before this role, she was a journalist writing for popular national and international publications, including The Atlantic, CNN, Harper’s Bazaar, The Washington Post. She has previously given a TEDx Talk in New Delhi, India encouraging women to use their unapologetic voices.She is the creator of Sovereign Daughter, an empowering journaling community for women and people who identify as women, to write their truths, be transformed, and heal. She hosts monthly workshops and offers 1:1 journal therapy sessions to women around the world. She lives on the Westside of Charlotte with her two children. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What if being funny wasn’t a talent but a skill anyone could learn? In this heartfelt talk, Charlie makes the case that humour is not just for comedians—it’s a toolkit anyone can develop. Drawing from years of running free comedy workshops, Charlie shares how games like “Yes And” and “Love, Hate, Indifferent” teach empathy, collaboration, and creativity. With laughter as a guide, Charlie invites us all to find connection, joy, and meaning through comedy. Charlie is a U3 student at McGill University, and studies Software Engineering and World Cinemas. He is also the president of McGill Improv, Editor-In-Chief of The Plumber's Faucet, and VP External of the McGill Students' Comedy Club. Whenever he calls home to give his parents an update, they always have to ask if he even goes to class, which he does. Mostly. Over the last few years, he has been lucky enough to get to perform around campus with a variety of different groups, occasionally even getting a laugh from the audience. He came to McGill almost four years ago from his hometown of Toronto, and whenever he goes back he makes sure to cuddle up to his adorable dog, Sloan. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx