From painting a coffee cart in her parents’ basement to founding The Nitro Bar with over half a million followers, Audrey Finocchiaro’s entrepreneurial journey is anything but ordinary. She shares how vulnerability, grit, and showing up consistently helped her defy expectations, grow a beloved brand, and navigate online criticism. Audrey’s story is an inspiring blueprint for turning passion into purpose—even when the odds (and comments) seem stacked against you. Audrey Finocchiaro is the co-founder and CEO of Nitro Bar, a pioneering coffee company known for its innovative take on coffee. With a passion for entrepreneurship, Audrey built Nitro Bar from the ground up, navigating early challenges like limited funds and social media scrutiny to create a thriving brand. Under her leadership, Nitro Bar has grown rapidly, gaining a loyal following online and a strong presence in the coffee industry. Audrey is committed to fostering a positive company culture, supporting her team, and continuously innovating in the beverage space, all while advocating for mental health and resilience in business. 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

Francesca Cavallo reflects on a moment that changed everything: the birth of her nephew. While she had once gifted her niece a mix of items from both the girls’ and boys’ aisles to celebrate her freedom, she realized she couldn't do the same for her nephew. That hesitation sparked a deeper inquiry into how our culture limits boys’ emotional and expressive lives from an early age. Drawing on years of work in storytelling and social change, Cavallo explores how fairy tales and cultural narratives shape boys into men who are disconnected from their emotions and constrained by shame. She makes a compelling case for rewriting the stories we tell about masculinity—inviting us to reclaim it as a space of joy, tenderness, and connection. Francesca argues that gender equality was never meant to be a war, but a journey of mutual liberation—and that we cannot build a better world without the full participation of boys and men. Francesca Cavallo è co-autrice del bestseller “Storie della Buonanotte per Bambine Ribelli”, che dal 2016 ha venduto oltre 8 milioni di copie in 49 lingue. Nel 2019 ha lasciato “Rebel Girls” per fondare “Undercats”, un progetto editoriale volto ad aumentare radicalmente la diversità nei media per l’infanzia. Nel 2020, ha scritto e distribuito gratuitamente “Il Dottor Li e il Virus con in Testa una Corona” che, tradotto in 38 lingue, è stato il libro per bambini più letto al mondo durante la pandemia. Nel 2022 ha lanciato “Paralympians!”, una collana di libri illustrati dedicata a quattro campioni paralimpici. Negli ultimi 2 anni, Cavallo si è dedicata allo studio del maschile e degli stereotipi di genere che danneggiano i bambini e gli uomini. Il suo ultimo libro si intitola "Storie Spaziali per Maschi del Futuro". 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

Xenia Wickett doesn't claim to have all the answers—but she knows how to ask the questions that matter. In this engaging and thought-provoking talk, Wickett draws from two decades of experience with global leaders to reveal how powerful questions can unlock creativity, clarity, and transformation. With insight and precision, she shares the “Five C’s” that define a great question—and shows how mastering them can shift conversations, deepen understanding, and even change the course of lives. Xenia Wickett is a British-American executive coach, geopolitical strategist, and international advisor.In the U.S. government, Wickett served as Director for South Asia at the National Security Council and held positions in the State Department, including a detail to the Office of the Vice President to help establish the Office of Homeland Security Affairs after 9/11. Academically, she was Executive Director for Research at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center and led the Project on India and the Subcontinent.At Chatham House, she directed the U.S. Project and founded the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. In the corporate sector, she was Vice President of Political Analysis and Integrity Due Diligence at Equinor, focusing on international affairs, country risk, and ESG standards.Wickett holds a BA from Oxford University and an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School. 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

Jesse shares her journey from engineering student to AgriTech founder in Kenya, revealing how Africa missed the first Green Revolution. She highlights youth-driven agricultural transformation and the global impact of food waste, urging action to prevent a looming food crisis. Jesse is the co-founder of Vunatec, a Kenya-based social enterprise transforming subsistence farming into thriving agribusinesses through a digital marketplace and management platform. With a background in mechanical engineering and three years of experience working directly with farmers in Kenya, she has witnessed first-hand how a lack of coordination and support in smallholder farming communities leads to immense waste of Kenya’s rural food supply. 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 his inspiring talk, "It is Okay to Feel Helpless... But Ensure You Bounce Back," the speaker shared his personal journey of navigating through uncertainty and finding direction. He emphasized that feeling lost is a common experience and the first step towards finding purpose is acknowledging and embracing it.Through storytelling and practical strategies, the speaker encouraged the audience to seek support, explore new interests, and stay open to change. He also highlighted the importance of setting small goals, practicing mindfulness, and building resilience in finding one's bearings and reclaiming the future. His message was clear: it's not about never feeling lost, but about always finding your way back. Yana is a young professional in acadia and research . His academic journey culminated in earning a PhD from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. Currently, he serves as a lecturer at Sule Lamido University, contributing significantly to academia through his dedicated teaching and research efforts. Alongside his professional role, he has consistently embodied an entrepreneurial spirit, describing himself as an "entrepreneurial student" throughout his life's path. He successfully navigated significant financial challenges that often impede others, attributing his achievements to unwavering perseverance and resourcefulness. Believing his life story resonates widely, he actively uses it as a platform to inspire. By sharing his experiences of overcoming obstacles through sheer determination, he aims to motivate audiences to aspire for greatness despite the difficulties they may face 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

Every product we buy comes with a cost - not just to our wallets, but to the health of our planet. What if the truth about a product’s environmental footprint was printed right on its label? Not as a marketing gimmick, but as a system - transparent, measurable, and impossible to ignore. This talk explores the power of ‘eco-labels’, and how making the invisible visible might just be the key to conscious consumption. What begins as a label has the power to reshape industries, behaviors and the future of our planet. Saanvi is a 9th grader at The International School Bangalore with a deep-rooted passion for the environment and a belief that change begins with awareness. This commitment has driven her to build a personal carbon-footprint tracking app and explore how everyday decisions impact the planet. In her TED Talk, she brings this vision to life, proposing a bold system to make sustainability visible and measurable. Beyond her environmental work, she’s an avid reader and writer, a theatre performer who has directed and acted in several productions, and the co-host of a podcast. She has a deep curiosity for the intersection of AI, technology, finance and business, and has interned at the fintech firm, Kristal AI 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