Cheree McAlpine shares lessons about growth. Cheree McAlpine brings more than 25 years of legal experience representing global tech companies as the Chief Legal Officer at Zoom. Cheree has held a number of executive legal positions most recently as the SVP and General Counsel for Intercom, an AI and customer solution company. Prior to that, she was the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Lumileds Inc. Prior to her role at Lumileds, she was General Counsel for Avnet Americas and Wyse Technology, where she managed the company’s successful sale to Dell. Cheree received her BA from the University of Alabama and her law degree from Suffolk University Law School. She is located in the Bay Area. 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

Michelle Yu shares lessons from her start-up journey. Michelle Yu is the Co-founder & CEO of Josie. Josie is on a mission to uplift working parents as leaders, creating more inclusive organizations that thrive on their diverse strengths. Through its proprietary mental health and career coaching programs for parents, managers, and organizational leaders, Josie is changing the narrative on what it means to have family and career – at the same time. As the CEO of a mental health and professional development company, Michelle wrestles with striking the right balance between human and technological interventions to maximize Josie’s impact on individual wellbeing and growth. Prior to launching Josie, Michelle spent several years in a career she loved in healthcare consulting, spending time at Booz & Company, Deloitte Consulting, and Optum / UnitedHealth Group. The combination of her healthcare background, consulting experience, and lived experience as a dedicated working mom all came together in the founding of Josie. 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 “Define Your Success,” the speaker challenges students to rethink success beyond societal pressure, urging them to reflect on their values and passions. Through personal stories and historical examples, they emphasize that success is personal—and must be defined by the individual, not imposed by others. Grade 12 Student at Jean Augustine Secondary School 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 “Unlearning the Mirror,” Manvi Pakalapati shares her journey with body image, disordered eating, and self-worth, beginning with a poem she wrote at 13. Through personal reflection and research, she calls for empathy, education, and open dialogue to help young people redefine beauty beyond the mirror. Grade 12 Student at Jean Augustine Secondary School 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 powerful talk explores how modern culture has glorified sleep deprivation, turning exhaustion into a badge of honor. Through storytelling, science, and personal reflection, the speaker urges us to rethink sleep not as a luxury, but as a vital, life-saving necessity—before it's too late. Grade 12 Student at Jean Augustine Secondary School 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

When the internet first arrived in Rajasthan, Dr. Ajay Data was at the forefront of bringing it to the masses. Now, he stands at the crossroads of another technological shift—Artificial Intelligence. In this thought-provoking talk, he draws striking parallels between the internet revolution and AI’s rise, debunking fears that machines will replace human potential. Instead, he reveals how AI, like the internet before it, is shifting industries, redefining work, and unlocking new opportunities. From business and healthcare to language and creativity, Dr. Data explores how AI is rewriting the world as we know it—and why embracing this transformation is key to staying ahead.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Dr. Ajay Data is a visionary entrepreneur and innovator, serving as the Managing Director of Data Group of Industries. He is renowned for developing the world’s first linguistic email software, breaking language barriers in digital communication. Widely celebrated as the man responsible for bringing internet connectivity to Rajasthan, he has been a key figure in driving digital transformation and technological advancements across India. 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