Join Juliet Fallowfield as she shares why you are your own best storyteller, encouraging people to embrace their unique stories despite the fear of public speaking. She highlights the power of personal storytelling in creating relatable connections and making lasting impressions. By owning and sharing your story, you can build confidence, strengthen communication, and resonate with your audience in ways no one else can. Juliet enables business owners to master their PR & podcasting in-house negating the need for an agency. Determined to change the perception of PR, Juliet decided 2020 was the year to go under her own brand following twenty years' communications experience with the world’s leading luxury brands including Burberry, CHANEL, De Beers Jewellers and Shangri-La Hotels. Recognising her problem-solving nature could be better satisfied by working with developing businesses, she founded the now B Corp-certified communications consultancy Fallow, Field & Mason. Having adapted and grown global communication departments in London, Sydney and New York, she has a proven global press network and record of success. She is also the host of the entrepreneurial podcast ‘How To Start Up’ by FF&M. 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

Join Yin Noe as she challenges the myth of luck, revealing how preparation, courage, and visibility shape success. From a chance meeting in Hyde Park to winning startup competitions, her journey proves that luck isn’t found — it’s made. Get inspired to step outside your comfort zone and create your own opportunities. Yin Noe is an award-winning entrepreneur in both the tech and automotive sectors. In 2022, she was named one of Europe's Top 50 Most Inspiring Women in Tech by Financial Times, EQL:HER & Google. As the Head of UK & EU for China's largest automotive alliance, she connects UK and EU companies with some of the world’s most prominent electric vehicle manufacturers, including Geely, BYD, SAIC, and Chery. In her role as Director of Zondar China Energy & Technology, Yin’s entrepreneurial journey also includes co-founding PennyChain, a fintech startup that earned recognition as the No.1 Digital & FinTech Startup at Imperial College London and was admitted in the Techstars London '22 Cohort. She also co-founded Coillection, a cleantech startup that was awarded the Shell Smarter Future Award for turning waste cooking oil into biodiesel. 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 this video, the speaker challenges the concepts of hope and change by examining history and sharing personal experiences of facing hardships and social injustices. He reminds us that instead of relying on old wishes and beliefs, we must adopt a fresh perspective on life's problems and opportunities. This profound and inspiring talk has the potential to make you think deeply and offer a new outlook on life and transformation. Ardeshir Rostami is a versatile Iranian artist known for his work in caricature, illustration, sculpture, architecture, fashion design, poetry, and acting. Despite a challenging family background, he briefly worked as an ice cream seller and street vendor. Ardeshir started writing in his late teens, initially producing weak pieces. However, extensive reading influenced his writing and led to significant improvement. Ardeshir gained recognition for his acting skills after his cartoons were published in various magazines. He is now regarded as a prodigy in poetry and literature. With a vast repertoire of memorized poems and profound knowledge of international literature, he can teach literature from any country. Ardeshir also recites poetry and creates artwork. Authoring over 10 books, Ardeshir has become popular among readers. His works span poetry, stories, and cartoon collections, showcasing his talent and perseverance in writing and art. 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 insightful talk examines humanity's challenges across history, from the hunter-gatherer era to the Industrial, Digital, and AI revolutions. Has technology solved our problems or deepened them? How close is the Singularity, and what does it mean for the future of humanity? The discussion delves into the dual nature of innovation, the search for meaning, and the profound impact of technology on our lives Arin Akbari, born in 1982 in Tehran, is a well-known genetics instructor and a critic of pseudoscience. He began teaching genetics at the age of 19 at various academic levels and is recognized as one of the top professors in his field. Akbari holds the record for the highest number of graduate and doctoral students and taught in several provinces of Iran from 2008 to 2015. In addition to his academic work, he has worked as a freelance instructor and wrote a book on the Law of Attraction, which attracted a large following. He has explained the RAS system and produced programs to distinguish science from pseudoscience. His work mainly focuses on genetics, evolution, and the science of success, and he is known as the "Son of Darwin" due to his strong defense of Darwin's theories. 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

Join Melissa Dewar as she shares her powerful story of being abducted by her mother at the age of 8 and enduring months of physical and emotional abuse. Guided by an unwavering belief to "never give up," she overcame trauma, pursued education, and found purpose in helping others affected by abduction. Her inspiring journey is a testament to resilience, forgiveness, and using adversity as a tool for growth. Melissa is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, leveraging her expertise in luxury architecture and design to create transformative platforms that bridge exclusivity with social impact. As the founder of The Modernists, she has revolutionised the hospitality industry, curating a vetted “Class Pass inspired” experience for inspiring spaces and fostering a community of discerning individuals. This innovative platform facilitates connections between luxury brands and an influential clientele. Parallel to her work in the luxury sector, Melissa’s compassionate spirit drives her non-profit initiative, Rescued. This new platform supports families affected by abduction, with a focus on Parent-Child Abduction cases. By connecting victims with volunteers who have overcome similar experiences, Rescued offers empathy and practical support. Her commitment to social causes led to her selection as a finalist in Miss Universe GB, where she advocated for families impacted by abduction. 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