Burçe Karaca, klasik müzik temelli eğitiminin yanı sıra çağdaş müzik ve doğaçlama alanlarında da kendini geliştirmiş, müziği bir ifade aracı olarak gören bir sanatçıdır. Bu konuşmada Burçe Karaca, seyirciyi notalarla birlikte bir yolculuğa çıkarıyor. Üretmenin gücünü ve müziğin insan ruhuna nasıl yön verebileceğini sorguluyor. 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 Burçe Karaca focused on composition and performance at university. She has participated in many projects by taking part in various concerts and festivals. These experiences have opened new windows in her understanding of music. Her interest in modern music compositions has led her to adopt innovative approaches in her works. He frequently uses Anatolian motifs in his works. The artist's piece "Storm Medley", presented with a modern combination of Anatolian motifs, was included in a collection album by Leiter Verlag, featuring 10 pianists and composers from around the world, on March 28, World Piano Day. He performed his works with the MAKSAD Orchestra at the International Marmaris Culture and Art Festival, where he took part as a soloist and composer, and the world premiere of his work "Kybele Suite" was realized at the Mostly Modern Festival in New York in June 2024. Karaca continues to produce and reach different audiences by building bridges between cultures. 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

Ünlü şef ve televizyon konuşmacısı Hazer Amani, “Kafamızın İçindeki Labirentten Çıkmak” başlığı altında, bireyin kendi zorluklarıyla yüzleşme ve onları aşma sürecini kişisel deneyimleri üzerinden aktarır. TED Ankara Koleji ve ODTÜ Sosyoloji mezunu olan Amani, mutfağa duyduğu tutkuyla kariyer rotasını değiştirerek Güney Afrika’daki Le Cordon Bleu’de aşçılık eğitimi almış, ardından Cape Wine Academy’de şarapçılık üzerine uzmanlaşmıştır. Bu konuşmasında hem kariyerindeki radikal dönüşümü hem de bu süreçte yaşadığı içsel mücadeleleri samimi ve ilham verici bir dille izleyiciyle paylaşır. Konuşma, bireyin kendi içindeki labirentleri fark etmesi, bu engellerin üstesinden gelme cesareti göstermesi ve kendi yolunu çizme üzerine güçlü bir kişisel gelişim mesajı sunmuştur. 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 Hazer Amani studied sociology at METU after TED Ankara College. Later, she studied cooking at Cordon Bleu in South Africa. She graduated from school at the top of her class and started working in South Africa, but just knowing how to cook wasn’t enough for her, and she also completed a 4-year program in world wines and viticulture at Cape Wine Academy. She returned to Istanbul in 2010 after spending 9 years in South Africa and worked as the Executive Chef of a restaurant called Chilai. She received the “Most Creative Chef” award in 2011. Amani, who worked as a product development chef in leading companies in the sector such as Unilever and d.ream, served as a jury member in various television cooking programs and competition programs. She has been operating her own brand, “Fire Room Foods” restaurants, since 2018. 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

Sickle cell doesn’t discriminate—but our healthcare systems do. In this powerful TEDx talk, Dr. La’Shardae Scott shares her personal journey as a mother, advocate, and changemaker, challenging the racial biases that shape sickle cell care. Watch as she redefines advocacy and inspires a new standard of equity, compassion, and accountability in healthcare. Dr. La’Shardae Scott, DSW, MSW, CHES, is President and CEO of the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition, leading efforts in infant mortality, mental health, and the pediatric-to-adult transition for sickle cell patients. She has secured vital funding and co-developed the CDC’s manual Oral Health Management in Sickle Cell Patients. Her partnerships with Ohio hospitals have improved care transitions and outcomes for vulnerable populations. A passionate advocate and mother of two children living with sickle cell disease, Dr. Scott serves on several health equity boards and the NASW-Ohio Region 1 Board. She holds degrees from Eastern Michigan University and a Doctorate of Social Work in Administration and Leadership from the University of Kentucky. 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

What if the villains we’re really fighting aren’t out there—but in here?  Anxiety. Depression. Self-doubt. In my TEDx talk, I reveal how the ancient wisdom of the Stoics and the modern mythology of superheroes helped me face those battles—and how you can become the hero of your own story. Marc Bowker is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as the owner of Alter Ego Comics, an award-winning comic book store located in downtown Lima, Ohio. With deep expertise in comic retail, he has helped shape the local and national comic book community, offering valuable insights into building a successful and sustainable business in the niche world of comics. As a certified Heroic Coach, workshop instructor & speaker, he specializes in guiding small business owners to increase their energy, productivity, and connection. Drawing from personal experience living with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder after a nervous breakdown in 2016, Marc is dedicated to helping fellow entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of mental health while achieving peak performance in both business and life. He and his wife, Angie, live in Lima and have three children. 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

We all make decisions. But what if the problem isn’t the choices we’re making—but how we’re making them? In this lively talk, Dr. Stella reveals how getting your thoughts out of your head and onto paper can help you get on the same page with yourself—and others. With humor, heart, and a little sass, she challenges us to make clearer decisions, better connections, and more intentional choices. Dr. Stella (aka Elizabeth Dellamora, PhD) is an entrepreneur, author, educator, and athlete, with dual diagnoses of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) and ADHD. She’s literally been diagnosed as a hyperactive, hyper-moral, workaholic perfectionist. And she uses all this to her advantage! Dr. Stella competes in open water swimming, has completed 4 Ironman triathlons, and time- qualified for the Boston, Chicago, and New York City marathons. As an educator and award-winning author, Dr. Stella taught from early childhood to university level, including as an adjunct at NYU. She has helped thousands of educators apply research-based strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills and has supported hundreds of leaders building effective teams and launching initiatives. Dr. Stella’s passion lies in using brain-based strategies to help teams transform individual strengths into collective brilliance. She is the Founder and Lead Activator at Seligo LLC. 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

EFU: It's not just a catchy and perhaps uncomfortable phrase. It stands for Embrace, Forgive, and Unite. It's a framework for transformation. And it's a process that can take you from conflict to possibility. Kathleen led an organization dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt and was inspired by Eleanor's teachings, leading to her "aha" moment. She learned from Eleanor's life, and her own, that we need to choose to Embrace the sometimes harsh realities of the world that we live in. We need to Forgive others, and ourselves, for the pain and fears of the past, and not let the past define our future. Who do you need to forgive? Not because they deserve it, but because you deserve peace. And we need to Unite the aspects of ourselves that we have chosen to embrace and forgive. By acknowledging and accepting our imperfections and the difficulties of the lives we have lived, we transform self-criticism into self-acceptance , allowing us to honor our past without being confined by it. Join Kathleen and explore the transformative power of EFU, and moving from an existence of conflict to a future of possibility.Kathleen Durham’s mission is to help people and organizations find and use their sweet spot for giving back and standing for world peace through personal and organizational development. She practiced Business and Employment Law in California and New York. As the former Executive Director of the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill in Hyde Park, New York, Durham promoted leadership training as practiced by Eleanor Roosevelt in the areas of social justice, human rights, and socially conscious leadership. Durham served on a number of non-profit boards in New York andGeorgia and believes service is the “rent you pay for your space on earth.” Kathleen has been recognized for her leadership and service. In 2017 she received the prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal and the Athena International Leadership Awards Presently she is the author of a biweekly Substack post called Hola Mrs. Roosevelt, It’s Me! Kathleen resides in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. 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