Adam Almsouti explores the costs associated with chasing one's dreams and achieving academic excellence. Adam Almsouti is a student at NeoCity Academy who has a vision for his future as a physician who improves the lives of other people with his passion for science, medicine, and helping others. He is from Damascus, Syria, and has lived in the United States for more than 14 years. He enjoys personal hobbies such as cooking, baking, and playing video games, and his favorite food is chicken shawarma, a delicacy from Syrian cuisine. At his school, he is the vice-president of the NeoCity Culinary Club and has certifications for CPR and Biotechnology (BACE certification). 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

According to various studies, a significant portion of people, particularly women, report dissatisfaction with their bodies, with estimates suggesting that around 69-84% of women experience body dissatisfaction. As a dancer for over 3 decades, experiencing weigh-ins, peer and instructor criticism, and self-judgment, Debra Montalvo discovered that when we practice body acceptance and develop a healthy self-image, then we can become happier, increase our confidence, and improve our lives personally and professionally. As adults are more self-accepting, they can model body acceptance to their children and students, and this will result in happier, more connected, and more supportive communities and generations. Award-winning and Bestselling Author, Dance and Acting Coach, Debra Montalvo is an enthusiastic advocate for the arts and a keynote speaker sharing her inspiring story of resilience and body acceptance on stages around the world. With a degree in Fine Arts from Lamar University, for over 35 years, an entrepreneur for over 25 years, and founder of several dance studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, she aims to inspire others to recapture their power through the arts. Debra’s mission is to help people harness the transformative power of the arts for health, happiness, family connection, student engagement and academic success, corporate culture, and work performance. Her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, Hispanic News Today, Google, Yahoo!, Entertainment Daily Texas, The Entrepreneurship Reporter, Corporate Social Responsibility News Today, and Global Wellness Times 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

I want to address the rising issue of substance abuse among teens and highlight that the pressures teens face in the world today can ultimately push them toward unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use. I want to delve into the life-altering consequences of such choices and offer a path to prevention and intervention. It emphasizes the transformative power of empowerment. It ends by encouraging the teens to make the shift from pressure to power. Ekaksh Bansal is a high school junior who is passionate about empowering young minds through education, dialogue, and community engagement. An Eagle Scout and three-time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award, he brings a strong commitment to service and scholarship. He is also the founder of Xito, a business that creates educational placemats designed to spark curiosity and foster social interactions among children and families. Ekaksh is dedicated to using knowledge as a tool for global impact. 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

The audience will discover the power of Generosity, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Purpose, Curiosity, Authenticity, Faith, Autonomy, Intuition, Emotion, and Connection, and how they can use them to improve their lives. When you activate Your 12 Superpowers, you will be able and EMPOWERED to change your life and the world! It matters if the action you take is big or small – even the smallest action matters. Together, with our 12 Superpowers, we can change the world! Eliana Fernández is an 11-year-old speaker, artist, author, and creative entrepreneur. She’s spoken and performed on stages around the world about Your 12 Superpowers, including to 700,000 people in India. Every day, she continues the "not-so-top-secret" mission to help others discover and activate their superpowers to make the world a better place. 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

"Fuel your future” is about the crucial role nutrition plays in a teen's life. In my talk, I’ll explore the challenges we face when it comes to healthy eating, share my journey with nutrition, and offer a call to action for teens to build a healthier future. The choices we make today matter, as this is when we establish the foundation for our future. Jaanvi is a middle schooler in Frisco ISD and a twin sister. Some of her hobbies include learning about health and wellness, singing classical music, playing the flute, volunteering in her community, and traveling with her family! She also runs a non-profit that helps teach students about the importance of physical and mental health. 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

Nel suo intervento "Indossare la Maschera Digitale: Protezione e Consapevolezza nell’era OnLife", l'autore esplora la fusione tra vita online e offline, sottolineando l’urgenza di sviluppare una cultura della cybersecurity. In un mondo dove i pericoli digitali sono invisibili ma reali, la “maschera digitale” diventa simbolo di consapevolezza e autodifesa. Lo speech invita a un cambiamento culturale: pensare prima di cliccare, proteggersi senza rinunciare alla connessione, e costruire insieme un futuro digitale più sicuro. Dopo oltre 20 anni nel mondo Sales, come Account Manager, ICT Consultant/Specialist, Area Manager in TIM, in Telsy nel Portfolio Development come Senior Technical Marketing Manager. Ora Head of Sales & Marketing della divisione Difesa, Spazio, Sicurezza dello Stato e Cybersecurity“Credo fortemente nel lavoro di squadra cercando di contaminare colleghi e Clienti verso i nuovi scenari tecnologici, al fine di connettere le persone con idee, idee con competenze, competenze con tecnologie nel settore industriale di riferimento, nel modo più sicuro possibile”. 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