Sheyda Brown went from staying quiet to organizing for change. In this talk, she breaks down four roles every organizer needs to understand—and what real leadership looks like in practice. True heroes aren’t the ones in the spotlight. They’re the ones building people up and creating the kind of change that lasts. If we want a better world, we need to invest in the people who are working to build it. Sheyda Brown is an Iranian-American political organizer and strategist working to build collective power with communities of color in Oklahoma. Rooted in deep relationships and radical imagination, she fights white supremacist violence while advancing policy, narrative, and systems change. She began organizing after Hurricane Harvey, supporting disaster recovery in Houston’s Black and Brown neighborhoods. With 12+ years in the nonprofit sector, she’s led campaigns securing wage increases, federal investments, and lasting policy wins. Sheyda holds a Master of Social Work and completed Harvard Kennedy School’s Leadership, Organizing, and Action course. She is a 2022 Aspen Institute Healthy Communities Fellow and 2021 New Leaders Council Fellow. Across philanthropy and grassroots movements, her work centers marginalized voices and affirms that power belongs with the people. 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

Nutritionist and wellness expert Dr. Sonya Crawford explores how personal growth strategies can transform the way we approach food, health, and well-being. Through personal stories, science, and spiritual insights, she shows how setting meaningful goals, connecting to your deeper “why,” and practicing daily intention can turn nutrition from a frustrating challenge into a powerful tool for transformation. Discover how small, consistent changes in what you eat can nourish not just your body—but also your mind, spirit, and purpose. Sonya Crawford is a licensed Registered Dietitian in Texas, specializing in weight loss and conditions like high cholesterol, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes. She helps clients develop intuitive eating habits to improve their lifestyle and energy levels. Sonya began her career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she works with programs like the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.She earned a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Prairie View A&M University, an M.S. in Health Promotion Management (Alternative Medicine) from American University, and a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She also holds a health coaching certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. 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

En medio del desorden, la prisa y la incertidumbre del mundo actual, esta charla propone una mirada diferente: encontrar patrones, sentido y belleza en el aparente caos. A través de experiencias personales y metáforas poderosas, se nos invita a reconocer que incluso en los momentos más turbulentos, es posible trazar una constelación —una guía interior— que nos conecte con lo esencial. Porque a veces, el caos no es el fin, sino el inicio de algo luminoso.Periodista de investigación y comunicadora 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

Esta charla es un homenaje a la fuerza íntima de los sueños. Nos recuerda que soñar no es un lujo ni una fantasía, sino una expresión profunda de lo que somos y deseamos ser. Desde lo más personal y auténtico, los sueños nos dan dirección, sentido y esperanza. Cuando nacen del corazón, los sueños se convierten en motores de transformación, capaces de guiarnos incluso en los momentos más inciertos.Chef, activista y comunicadora 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

En una era dominada por algoritmos, publicidad pagada y métricas virales, esta charla demuestra que aún es posible crecer en redes sociales de forma auténtica y orgánica. A través de experiencias personales, estrategias prácticas y reflexiones críticas, se ofrece una guía realista para quienes desean conectar con su audiencia desde la honestidad, la constancia y el contenido con propósito. Porque sí, crecer sin atajos también es posible.Profesor de educación media superior y comunicador 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

Esta charla es una invitación poderosa a reconocer el valor que cada persona lleva dentro. A través de historias reales, reflexiones inspiradoras y una mirada honesta a los desafíos personales, se nos recuerda que creer en uno mismo no es un acto de arrogancia, sino de coraje. Cuando confiamos en nuestras capacidades, lo que parecía imposible comienza a transformarse en oportunidad.Comunicador y locutor 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