Hina reflects on what it truly means to create impact in a world overwhelmed by noise and distractions. She explores how small yet consistent actions can inspire change, bridge divides, and uplift communities. She reminds us that making a difference isn’t always about grand gestures it’s about choosing courage, empathy, and responsibility in our everyday lives. Through her words, she challenges us to recognize our own power to influence, inspire, and leave the world better than we found it. Hina Khawaja Bayat is a celebrated actor, media personality, and social advocate whose voice has resonated with audiences for decades. Beyond her work on screen, she has dedicated herself to mentoring youth, championing social causes, and using her platform to inspire dialogue around empathy, justice, and human dignity. Known for her grace and authenticity, Hina embodies the power of art and advocacy coming together to spark meaningful change. 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 her talk, Yumna redefines success, moving beyond societal checklists to explore how true achievement lies in health, fulfillment, and living authentically. Yumna Chattha is a qualified dietician passionate about holistic well-being and mindful living. Through her work, she helps people build healthier relationships with food and themselves, emphasizing balance, sustainability, and self-compassion. 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 talk, Simi Raheal explores the essence of continuity, reminding us why carrying forward values, traditions, and dreams is key to lasting impact. Simi Raheal is a celebrated Pakistani actress, educationist, and social activist with over four decades of experience in television, theatre, and film. Beyond her artistic achievements, she has been a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, youth development, and cultural preservation, inspiring generations through her work both on and off screen. 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 talk, Joseph gives you the tools and technique to make reading and literature a part of your everyday life. Joseph Luzzi received his PhD from Yale University and is the Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature at Bard College, where he also teaches courses on film and Italian culture. He is the author of eight books, including Botticelli’s Secret: The Lost Drawings and the Rediscovery of the Renaissance (2022), a New Yorker Best Books of 2022 selection that was shortlisted for the Phi Beta Kappa Ralph Waldo Emerson Award. Other books include My Two Italies (2014), a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice; and In a Dark Wood: What Dante Taught Me About Grief, Healing, and the Mysteries of Love (2015), which has been translated into multiple languages. Joseph’s honors include a Wallace Fellowship from Villa I Tatti, the Harvard Center for Italian Renaissance Studies; a National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholars Award; and fellowships from the National Humanities Center and Yale’s Whitney Humanities Center. Joseph was named Honorary Citizen of Acri, Calabria, the birthplace of his Italian parents, in 2017. A widely sought-after speaker, Joseph has presented worldwide on literature, art, film, and the power of the humanities. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal spiritual views and understanding of astrology, manifestation, and physiognomy. Claims in this talk lack legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfFrom decoding DNA to decoding destiny, Arun Kumar Vyas bridges two worlds—modern medical science and ancient Vedic wisdom. A medical scientist turned Vedic expert with a PhD, he brings the depth of research and the spirit of tradition into one powerful narrative. In this talk, he explores how the timeless principles of Indian culture—rooted in the Vedas, astrology, and spiritual sciences—offer a roadmap for manifestation, resilience, and growth in today’s fast-paced world. With his unique creation, the Vyas Card, and his expertise in face reading, he has inspired thousands, especially the youth, to look within and harness the power of their inner potential. Through stories, science, and spirituality, Arun shows how the ancient can guide the modern—helping individuals not just dream, but manifest with clarity and purpose. Arun Kumar Vyas is an Face Reading Expert known for blending traditional wisdom with a modern perspective. Raised in a Pushkarna Brahmin family in Phalodi, Rajasthan, he developed a deep interest in astrology and the Shrimad Bhagwat early in life. A Gold Medalist in Astrology, he is recognized for his insightful predictions and has connected with a wide audience, especially among the youth, through his creation—the Vyas Card. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of manifestation, health, and performance. Several claims lack legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this mind-expanding TED Talk, screenwriter, speechwriter, and former Senate staffer Roger Wolfson shares how manifestation—long dismissed as mysticism—is actually a powerful, scientifically-supported tool that could be humanity’s most important defense against artificial intelligence.Through compelling studies, ancient wisdom, and personal experience, Roger reframes manifestation as a form of spiritual technology—one that can influence not just mood or mindset, but biology, luck, and even the physical world. He explores how emotions and belief systems create tangible outcomes—and why that makes manifestation something AI can never replicate.With humor, heart, and evidence from both neuroscience and religious traditions, this talk is a call to action: before AI reshapes our world, let’s rediscover the tools that shape ourselves.Roger Wolfson has written for five TV series, including Law and Order: SVU, Century City (starring Viola Davis), Saving Grace (starring Holly Hunter), and The Closer, where one of his episodes earned Kyra Sedgwick an Emmy nomination. He has sold two feature films and eleven pilots with producers like Charlize Theron, Denis Leary, and Neal Moritz.He has been counsel to U.S. Senators Joe Lieberman, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, and Paul Wellstone, Congresswomen Rosa Delauro and Mary Gay Scanlon, and written speeches for world leaders including Joe Biden, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. He earned a JD from the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters in Writing from Johns Hopkins, and a BA from Vassar. He is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar.Wolfson lectures on spirituality, animal rights, and emotional storytelling techniques, and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, and NBC. 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