Hester Spiegel explores how your perspective and/or angle on a situation can affect how you go through life. Hester Spiegel is an entrepreneur and investor, author and speaker, and mum of two boys. She is Founding and Managing Partner of Epic Angels, the largest all-female angel investor collective investing in women-led startups and author of ‘Thinking Big and Small: a guide to activating your entrepreneurial mindset’. By moving between countries, industries, professional and private roles in life, Hester has reinvented herself multiple times. Before starting her own companies, she had more than 15 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deutsche Bank in Amsterdam, London and Frankfurt. Hester pivoted her career and brought the modern education system and coding school ‘42’ to Germany, before launching Epic Angels and Ladies who Launch in APAC, creating access for women to become change makers through allocating time and capital. Adding perspectives by changing views regularly has shaped Hester's view on life and work and everything that is possible in it. 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

From Gaza to France, Ireland, and the UAE, Rami Tarazi’s life has been shaped by curiosity, compassion, and an unshakable belief in the power of dreams. In this deeply personal talk, he reflects on how purpose can guide us through uncertainty, and how stories, books, and family shaped his path. More than a journey across borders, it’s a story of identity, hope, and the quiet strength of those who keep moving forward. A powerful invitation to dream together. Rami Tarazi was born in 1968 in Gaza. After completing his schooling, he began his studies at Birzeit University however, his education was interrupted by the eruption of the first Intifada, which changed the course of his life. During this turbulent time, Rami spent 18 months in Israeli prisons. In 1990 he signed a voluntary three-year exile agreement, allowing him to continue his studies in France and, by 1996, he graduated with a Master ‘s degree in Microelectronics from the University of Montpellier II. In 1997, he moved to Abu Dhabi and began working as an Electrical Engineer. By 1999, he joined IBM’s Microelectronics Division in Dublin. In 2003 Rami pursued an MBA at HEC Paris and upon graduating, he returned to Abu Dhabi with his family and joined Al Geemi Contracting as Executive Director. In 2013, Rami co-founded Basatin Landscaping in Abu Dhabi. In 2024, he embraced a new chapter, joining Sinyar Holding as an advisor to the CEO of its agri-business division, Themar. 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

คุณกำลังเสียโอกาสสำคัญในชีวิตไปทุกคืนโดยไม่รู้ตัว! ?? การนอนไม่ใช่แค่การพักผ่อน แต่เป็นกุญแจสำคัญสู่ความคิดสร้างสรรค์ ความจำที่เฉียบคม และคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดีในระยะยาว ?✨ ทำไมสมองของเราถึงต้องการการนอน? และเราจะปรับพฤติกรรมการนอนให้ส่งผลดีต่อชีวิตได้อย่างไร? ค้นหาคำตอบได้ในคลิปนี้! My name is Nutthakun Wannaprapa. I am a third-year bachelor's degree student at the School of Engineering, Department of Computer and Robotics Engineering. By nature, I really enjoy reading books and listening to podcasts. TED Talks are my favorite. I have a dream of sharing interesting stories from the books I read with others because I believe that to truly understand something, I should try to explain or teach it to others. I learned this concept from the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—it sounds like a win-win situation, haha! 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

Leadership is often associated with charisma and extroversion, but introverts bring powerful strengths to the table. In this talk, the speaker challenges common misconceptions about leadership and highlights the unique qualities that make introverts exceptional leaders. With their deep listening skills, thoughtful decision-making, and ability to foster meaningful connections, introverts can inspire and lead in ways that are often overlooked. Many of history’s most influential leaders, from business to politics, have thrived by embracing their introverted nature. This talk explores how quiet strength, strategic thinking, and a focus on substance over style can be key to effective leadership. Introverts don’t have to change who they are to lead—they just need to harness their natural strengths. Jia Khandagale, a senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School, has grown into her leadership roles through steady involvement and dedication over the past four years. As president of the Economics Club, she helps lead discussions, organize events, and foster collaboration among her peers. She has also been a dedicated member of the cross-country, swim, and track teams for all four years, where she has learned the value of hard work, resilience, and teamwork. As a Peer Leader, Jia enjoys supporting and guiding younger students, and her involvement in WALT (Warrior Athletic Leadership Team) allows her to help build a more inclusive school community. Jia’s high school journey has been one of personal growth, self-discovery, and lessons learned both on and off the field. Looking back, freshman-year Jia would have never believed she’d one day give a TED Talk titled “You Don’t have to Shout to Stand Out”, encouraging others to embrace their potential and step into leadership roles. 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

Modern cities are built around cars, but what if that dependency is doing more harm than good? In this talk, the speaker examines how car-centric design limits personal independence and weakens community connections. Reliance on cars can make people feel trapped—especially those who cannot drive—while walkable, transit-friendly spaces offer greater freedom and accessibility. Additionally, car dependency isolates individuals, reducing daily interactions that naturally occur in more connected urban environments. By rethinking how we design our cities, we can create spaces that foster stronger communities, healthier lifestyles, and true independence. This talk challenges us to imagine a world where mobility means more than just owning a car. Sai Bhavsar is currently a sophomore at Watchung Hills Regional High School. Sai is a member of The Economics and Finance Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Cross Country, and Spring Track. In his free time, he enjoys photography and long distance running with his friends. He is passionate about car independence - the idea that people can live their lives in the suburbs without needing a car. In his talk, Sai explains how using viable alternatives to cars for short trips can improve an individual’s health, happiness, and community. Sai hopes that people will walk away from his talk understanding that there are alternatives to using cars for every little trip. Sai strives to change both the culture and the infrastructure of the world by encouraging alternatives to driving. 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

Mimi Nguyen explores how her background and where she has lived and traveled to has influenced how she thinks and how she works. Mimi Nguyen has transitioned from corporate roles in the banking and insurance industries to the not-for-profit and startups worlds in 2019. Based in Singapore, she co-founded ‘The Matcha Initiative, a community-based organisation that accelerates sustainability transformation within companies, where they organised the first of its kind AlterCOP in November 2024. She is currently the COO of Handprint Tech, enabling companies to capture business value out of their nature-positive actions, by building tools to close the data loop and engage stakeholders in more impactful ways. All through her journey, she's been inspired by the kindness, the courage and the perseverance of the community of change-makers in the region and beyond, and aims to give back whenever she can, giving time, sharing experiences or funding impact projects. She loves wildlife, doing manual stuff - writing, pottery, cooking, growing plants, you name it - books, and a good laugh in good company. 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