Join Alex Godwin-Brown, who shares her secrets as a reputation manager, on shaping personal brands and controlling narratives before others define them. She emphasizes the power of first impressions, strategic storytelling, and proactive online management to build authentic reputations. Her talk offers practical steps to curate a cohesive personal brand that truly reflects one’s values and mission. Alex Godwin-Brown is a publicist and reputation manager with over two decades of experience. She specialises in enhancing the public profiles of founders, philanthropists, CEOs, and family offices. Her expertise spans corporate, consumer, personal PR, and crisis communications working across a spectrum of clients from British retailers and international auction houses to real estate magnates and private family offices. Alex operates in demanding environments, delivering comprehensive communications plans which incorporate digital marketing, event activations, and press coverage to accurately represent her clients' brands and values. Alex is committed to philanthropy, and serves as a Trustee for The Passage, an organisation which works to prevent homelessness and aims to transform the lives of those who have experienced homelessness. 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 Disha Mittal as she shares how thoughtfully designed services can transform user experiences. With engaging stories from Vienna's metro system to public sector inefficiencies, she highlights the importance of understanding users' mental maps and designing intuitive, user-centric services. A must-watch for innovators and designers! Disha is a dynamic service designer and dedicated design educator based in London. With a diverse portfolio spanning consulting big private sector organisations and working in the UK’s local government, she has successfully designed and improved services and products, crafted strategies, and helped companies develop compelling value propositions that truly resonate with users. Her work in the climate-tech space during her MA in Service Design at the RCA earned her the honour of meeting HM King Charles. She is featured in The Telegraph and Wallpaper. She has shared her insights at SDinGov and the Service Design Network conference, guiding service design processes that balance business needs with user-centricity. Disha has expanded her influence as a design educator and coach, mentoring start-ups and teaching service design across the globe whilst sharing her knowledge at top business schools like IIM in India. She is also the founder of Service Design Careers. 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 Yasmin Baba as she sheds light on the severe under-research and misdiagnosis of women’s health conditions, from PMS to heart disease, revealing the gaps that have long hindered proper care. She calls for increased funding, better representation in clinical studies, and a focus on addressing female-specific health needs. Baba urges both women and men to advocate for better health research and treatment, emphasizing that closing the female health gap will benefit society as a whole. Yasmin is an expert in building digital health products and is on a mission to close the gender health data gap to finally address the underrepresentation of women in medical research. Leveraging her background in engineering, AI, and UX, she is transforming the approach to women's health—making it more inclusive, data-driven, and empowering for women everywhere. Her passion was ignited by personal frustrations with the healthcare system, where it took 10 years to diagnose a reproductive condition that doctors still don’t fully understand. Known for her dynamic and engaging presentation style, filled with humor and real-life stories, Yasmin is a sought-after speaker in the FemTech community. 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 Alexandra Forsyth as she shares the power of community, urging us to remain open to connections in unexpected places. From digital spaces to in-person encounters, she highlights how meaningful relationships combat loneliness and foster growth. Her message is clear: community starts with us — who we choose to be and how we show up for others. Alexandra Forsyth is an industry expert, and offers invaluable insights and reporting through content with a keen focus on education and research. Alexandra offers a unique perspective on community, growth and change; alongside acting as a mentor and coach, helping others grow and become their best selves. 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 Dr. Emanga Alobwede as she shares how tiny soil organisms play a massive role in shaping our planet and food systems. From restoring degraded lands to capturing carbon, these invisible heroes are key to tackling climate change and sustaining agriculture. Discover how microbes might just be nature's secret weapon for a healthier future. With over a decade of experience spanning academia, business, and government, Dr. Emanga Alobwede is a sustainability professional and interdisciplinary scientist. She currently leads the environmental science division at BX. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Environmental Biotechnology from the University of Sheffield, an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London, and a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of Nottingham. She served governmental roles as a Senior Soil Scientist and Policy Advisor. During her postdoctoral research, she co-founded a start-up on algae-based biofertilisers, winning several entrepreneurship awards. She has been featured on BBC Horizon, highlighted the potential of these biofertilisers to improve soil health and crop productivity, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional fertilisers. 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

Ms. Sakshi Baid, a content creator and language educator, has embraced the Kannada language with enthusiasm, delivered an inspiring TED talk titled “Kronospect”. Sakshi Baid's talk was an engaging exploration of the beauty and unity in languages. With humor and insight, she questioned why we judge others based on how they speak, reminding us that languages should connect, not divide. She reflected on the joy of learning our mother tongue and emphasized that teaching and learning languages should always stem from love, not limitation. Her message encouraged embracing linguistic diversity with an open heart, making languages a bridge for understanding and harmony. Ms. Sakshi Baid, a content creator and language educator, has embraced the Kannada language with enthusiasm. Through her Instagram platform, she simplifies Kannada learning, promoting cultural integration and education 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