You are not your illness She is fifteen years old and currently in 9th grade, she is a very passionate and dedicated person. She is interested in medicine, writing and dancing. And she intends to show the world that there is light even under all the chaos. She is beyond excited to share her perception of life and even more excited to make an impact on society. 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 difficult is for a person with disabilities to complete their journey Andrés Costemalle Carrandi, tiene 16 años y padece parálisis cerebral. Le gusta crear contenido para redes sociales, en el cual hace comedia para hacer reír a aquellas personas que estén pasando por un mal momento. Con estas palabras, quiere expresar que el objetivo de su plática es inspirar a las personas a aprender a vivir con una situación como la suya de una manera más positiva. También utiliza sus redes sociales para lograr sus sueños, los cuales son colaborar con su creador favorito, quien hoy en día es el número uno de toda Latinoamérica, y muy pronto también espera poder colaborar con el número uno del mundo. Esta presentación le ayudaría mucho con sus sueños, ya que podría lograr ambas metas. Con esta plática, busca inspirar a las personas a tener una mente más positiva y lograr que su visión se expanda 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

Have you ever heard the claim that we are made from stardust? Dr. Michael Zevin from Chicago's Adler Planetarium reveals that this isn't far from the truth! Dr. Zevin is an astrophysicist at the Adler Planetarium and a visiting scholar at Northwestern University. His research revolves around gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of spacetime that have allowed us to observe intense gravitational events across the universe, such as the collisions of black holes and neutron stars. 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

Dyutima's TEDx Speech titled "Winning Over Loneliness in the Hyperconnected World" shares the speaker’s personal journey from stage fear to becoming a confident speaker, therapist and changemaker. It highlights the growing global issue of loneliness despite digital connectivity, its serious health impacts, and the importance of building meaningful, empathetic, and nurturing human connections. The speaker offers practical strategies for self-care, emotional growth, and relationship-building, encouraging self-compassion and community support as antidotes to loneliness.Keywords Loneliness, Social Anxiety, Stage Fear, Relationships, Empathy, Self Care, Validation v/s Growth, Nurturing Relationships, Self Compassion Technique, Social media Dyutima Sharma, Co-founder of Orange Owl and Madhya Pradesh's first trauma-focused therapist, offers expert insights on mental health and overcoming loneliness with 8+ years of experience. 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

This TEDx talk explores life as a vibrant and developing canvas, where every choice and experience adds a new color to one's "masterpiece". Anita Zhang reflects on how family, passions, and self-discovery shape one's journey of growth, encouraging audiences to embrace their own unique palette, without having rigid definitions of success or failure. Anita is a student at the Canadian International School of Guangzhou. 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

In Jolie Liang’s inspiring TEDx talk "Fail Forward: Finding Strength and Joy in the Game," she shares a raw and relatable journey of self-discovery through volleyball, revealing how the pursuit of perfection nearly overshadowed her love for the sport. With vulnerability and wisdom, she reminds the audience that true growth comes not from avoiding failure but from embracing it—and that the strongest victories are those won alongside others. Jolie is a student at the Canadian International School of Guangzhou. 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