In this captivating talk, Dr. Sarah Little explores how a seemingly simple act—trying to cut a stubborn piece of okra—reveals profound truths about the invisible threads that bind communities together. Through personal storytelling and a touch of humor, the Dr. Little shows how creating lasting connections shape who we are. Connections Cultivate Culture is a flavorful journey into the power of connections and the unexpected lessons found in the most ordinary moments. Dr. Sarah Little, Professor of Education, graduated from Erskine College in 2006 with certifications in special education and early childhood education. She began her teaching career in special education in Abbeville. After marrying her husband, Daniel (Erskine Class of 2008), she moved to Latta, S.C., where she taught first grade. She and her husband moved to the Upstate in 2013, where Dr. Little served as an instructional coach and testing coordinator in Spartanburg District 4. She completed a Master’s Degree in Education from Southern Wesleyan University, an Education Specialist Degree in Literacy from Converse College, a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina. Before coming to Erskine. Dr. Little taught at North Greenville University, where she served as Early Childhood Department Chair, Assessment Coordinator, and Teacher Cadet College Partner. 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

치열한 매일을 살아가는 우리는 때때로 위로 한마디가 듣고 싶습니다. 여기, 우리 대신 세상에 시원하게 욕을 하기도 하고, 우리의 속마음도 대변해주는 공룡들이 있습니다. 벤 님의 조구만 스튜디오 안에서는 초록색 브라키오 공룡을 필두로 하여 우리가 느끼는 다양한 감정들을 솔직하게 표현해냅니다. 공룡들로부터 온전해지는 법에 관한 이야기를 들어봅시다. CEO at Joguman Studio 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

흔히 사람들은 도움을 주는 사람과 받는 사람을 이분화합니다. 그렇기에 우리는 서로의 존재로 결여를 채우며 함께 온전해질 수 있다는 것을 간과하기 쉽습니다. 이러한 성찰에서 '오지랖의 기적'을 펼쳐나간 이가 있습니다. 결여 없이 완전하게 존재하지 않는 우리 사회를 서로의 존재로 더욱 온전하게 만들어갈 방법을 함께 고민합니다. Representative Lawyer at Disability Rights Law Center Author 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

During extreme heat events, life or death often comes down to a simple knock on a neighbor's door. As temperatures soar globally, our individual actions won't protect us from the deadliest climate threat. Heat waves kill more people than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined in the U.S. - yet we're trying to survive them alone. Through compelling stories and data, discover how building community networks and collective action can transform our heat resilience. From neighborhood check-ins to city-wide initiatives, learn how every person plays a vital role in protecting our most vulnerable when extreme heat strikes. Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg is the Associate Director of Climate and Disaster Resilience at Americares, founding board member of Healthy Climate New Mexico, and Affiliate Instructor at the University of Washington Center for Health and the Global Environment. 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

El conflicto es inherente a la naturaleza humana, evitarlo sólo lo hace crecer y hay otras maneras de abordarlo desde la conexión. Abogada experta en resolución alternativa de conflictos y Máster en Seguridad Internacional de la Universidad de Ginebra, Suiza.Cuenta con más de 12 años de experiencia en posiciones de liderazgo a nivel institucional y político nacional e internacionalmente.Es la tercera mujer y la más joven en la historia en haber ocupado la Presidencia de la Asamblea Legislativa de Costa Rica. Ella posee tiene altas habilidades de negociación en espacios complejos. 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

Exercising, sleeping, non-smoking, eating well, and… Indoor air has been overlooked in conversations about healthy living for too long. The average urban human spends 90% of their life indoors. That makes our building key drivers of our health. The way we design and operate our buildings can make us sick, or keep us well. We have been living in the sick building era by design and choice. But now, it is possible to usher in a new era where healthy buildings are the new norm for everyone, everywhere. By placing health as the north star in how we approach our buildings, we can transition to the healthy building era. New low cost measurement tools, research findings and a swell of public awareness are giving the movement momentum. This massive opportunity presents one of the greatest public health interventions of this century. Dr. Joseph G. Allen is an assistant professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He began his career conducting forensic health investigations of "sick buildings" across a diverse range of industries including healthcare, biotechnology, education, commercial office real estate and manufacturing. At Harvard, Dr. Allen directs the Healthy Buildings program and is a faculty advisor to the Harvard Healthier Building Materials Academy. He works with Fortune 100 companies on implementing Healthy Building strategies in their global portfolios. His work has been featured widely in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, Time, NPR, Newsweek, The Washington Post, Fortune and The New York Times. He earned his Doctor of Science (DSc) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees from the Boston University School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Boston College. 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