Nicole Gebhardt has revolutionized the world of publishing by blending storytelling with purpose. Her passion for empowering diverse voices and elevating impactful narratives has made her a key force in redefining how we connect with stories in the digital age. With a deep belief in the power of meaningful storytelling to create lasting change, Nicole brings a fresh perspective on how words and ideas can shape our world. Nicole Gebhardt is the founder and chief storyteller at Niche Pressworks, a consulting and publishing company dedicated to helping mission-driven business leaders plan, write, publish, and promote the right book for their bold vision. Nicole has guided entrepreneurs, executives, and even billion-dollar brands to clarify their message and amplify their impact through strategic book publishing. Her expertise lies in turning visionary ideas into powerful books that inspire, influence, and transform lives. 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

Carl Lee Landskron has provided robotics students a great role model for not only learning how to be better programers but also better people that know that our world is improved when we are all positive while working with others. With his creative blending of his deep computer programming and mathematics knowledge along with his abilities to find art in a sometimes dreary world, Carl manages to inspire and change the world every single day. From a young age, Carl Lee Landskron always saw the beauty of Mathematics. He was fascinated by how a few rules could set into motion wonderous worlds. Frustrated that others couldn't see the same beauty as he did, he started to create Mathematical art pieces so others could take part in the awe-inspiring worlds he always knew. Carl is an Indiana artist fascinated with multi-disciplinary art. He graduated from Purdue University with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Sciences and is currently a graduate student at Purdue University in Computer Graphic Technology focusing on Computational Arts. His research focuses on conceptualizing art pieces that can't yet come into existence due to technological limitations, then pushing technology to the point it can be created. Carl's other interests include mentoring high school robotics teams, hiking, planting, playing the ukulele, and writing about himself in third person on his TEDx talk's bio. 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

Having an international background and with experience living in six countries, Alejandra Malo brings a global perspective to entrepreneurship by blending hard work, education and cultural appreciation. Alejandra is an avid runner, and in her free time enjoys playing sax, piano, and singing with her two children. She believes that any dream can be accomplished when you unleash your superpowers. Alejandra Malo is the President and Founder of Pink Team Group established in Lafayette, Indiana 14 years ago. Having an international background and with experience living in six countries, Alejandra brings a global perspective to entrepreneurship by blending hard work, education and cultural appreciation. Her entrepreneurial journey started with providing free cleaning services to cancer patients and grew into a diversified group of companies in commercial cleaning, rental properties, event services, and a philanthropic foundation. Pink Team Group is a source of livelihood of over 100 employees across five states and Mexico and serves some of the largest companies in Lafayette, Indiana. Alejandra is an avid runner, and in her free time enjoys playing sax, piano and singing with her two children. She believes that any dream can be accomplished when you unleash your superpowers. 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

A violência contra crianças e adolescentes deixa marcas profundas e duradouras—mas, muitas vezes, é ignorada ou silenciada. Nesta palestra impactante, Miriam Medina expõe a dura realidade do abuso intrafamiliar em Cabo Verde, desafiando a sociedade a enfrentar o que acontece dentro de casa. A partir de sua pesquisa mais recente e relatos reais, ela revela as consequências desse tipo de violência e faz um apelo urgente à ação. Este é um chamado para ver, falar e exigir proteção para aqueles que mais precisam. Miriam Medina é socióloga, escritora e ativista dedicada a expor e combater a violência de gênero em Cabo Verde. Através dos seus livros e do seu ativismo, quebrou tabus sobre temas como a violência no namoro, a violência obstétrica e o abuso intrafamiliar. O seu trabalho tem sido reconhecido com prémios nacionais e internacionais na área dos direitos humanos e do impacto social. Com um compromisso incansável pela justiça, desafia indivíduos, famílias e governos a assumirem a responsabilidade de proteger as crianças vulneráveis e construir uma sociedade mais segura. 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

A powerful story of courage, perseverance, and unlocking our limitless potential. Are you ready to push your boundaries?Want to know how to get create a pioneering mindset, using your full potential? We are all born pioneers, full of curiosity and a drive to explore. But somewhere along the way, we lose that spirit. In this personal talk, Cesar Lopes shares how his mother, a courageous immigrant from Cabo Verde, embraced her pioneering mindset to build a new life. He reveals how we can reignite that same spirit within ourselves using the DATE method: Desire, Attitude, Tools & Energy. esar Lopes is driven by a deep curiosity about personal growth and redefining success. Born in Cabo Verde and raised in the Netherlands, he followed the traditional path of education but soon realized that true fulfillment lies beyond external expectations. A transformative journey around the world led him to question old patterns and embrace a life of purpose and flexibility. His work explores self-leadership, emotional awareness, and the freedom to design a life aligned with one’s values. 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

O ColorADD é um sistema gráfico de identificação de cores para pessoas que sofrem de daltonismo. Este código pioneiro traz a cerca de 350 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo que sofrem de daltonismo a capacidade de identificar cores. Iniciada no Porto, esta inovação está a chegar cada vez mais longe e o Miguel vem partilhar o impacto que esta tem tido nas vidas de milhares de pessoas. O Miguel criou ainda a ColorADD Social, uma ONG para assegurar que o ColorADD possa ser utilizado livre de custos na educação, tendo sempre em mente a missão de levar esta ferramenta a todo o mundo!Bio soon. 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