A once-chatty kid learns that his greatest fight isn’t silencing his voice—but silencing the doubts in his mind. Through candid storytelling, he traces how a single comment—“You talk a lot”—sparked a cycle of self-censorship, anxiety, and loss of identity. With humor and honest reflection, he reveals how true peace comes not from fitting a script, but from reclaiming your authentic voice and ending the silent war within. I’m someone with an undying spirit and a boundless imagination. Creativity fuels everything I do, and I live by one motto: "Make up your own fantasies, because your imagination can bring your wildest dreams to life." An enthusiastic basketball player, I constantly strive to be the best version of myself and dream of leaving behind a legacy that sparks change in the world. At the same time, I find joy in life’s simplest pleasures—making the most of what I have and truly appreciating the little things that make life beautiful. 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

At 14, Salet fought a hidden battle—people-pleasing, perfectionism, and silencing her true self. In this candid TED Talk, she reveals how she called a truce with her inner critic, embraced her authentic identity, and discovered that real peace comes from permitting yourself to be unapologetically you. A curious and creative learner. I was raised in Oman and recently moved to India, and growing up abroad while staying connected to my roots has shaped me into someone who’s observant, expressive, and open-minded. I have a wide range of interests—from playing football and the piano to drawing, dancing, and public speaking. I love expressing myself through art, movement, and words, and I’m deeply passionate about personal growth and exploring who I am through everything I do. 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 raw and vulnerable TED Talk, Lavanya exposes the hidden battlefield that exists beneath our skin—where thoughts and actions wage war in silence. After losing her grandmother and her ability to feel, she discovered what she calls "phony emotional capitalism"—a system where showing emotion feels illegal and honesty is judged like a crime. Through powerful storytelling and her breakthrough EBFR method, Lavanya reveals how to break the devastating cycle of emotional suppression that affects millions worldwide. A poised and purposeful 17-year-old, I have a soul drawn to spiritual growth, and a natural gift for public speaking. I thrive in organizing, guiding, and growing and strive to serve with heart and lead with vision. 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

Very soon, apps will disappear from your phone — no icons for email, social media, news, or games. Instead, a single AI-powered app will manage your entire digital life. That future is closer than you think.In this thought-provoking TEDxCSTU talk, Professor Andreas Ramos — invited to speak at conferences in New York, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, CES Las Vegas, AdTech Shanghai, Mexico City, Paris, Beijing, Berlin, Vienna, Riyadh, Karachi, and more than 20 other cities worldwide, in English, Spanish, German, and Danish — shares insights as the author of 22+ books on SEO and digital marketing in six languages. He has been interviewed by BBC, CCTV, and other major media, serves as a consultant with Stanford and Harvard for over 20 years and worked 11 years with MIT, and worked with leading corporations and startups including Cisco, Harvard, and Stanford.Drawing a powerful parallel between the dawn of the internet in 1992 and today’s AI revolution, Andreas recalls life before the web — with physical newspapers, radio DJs, and widespread skepticism that the internet would ever change our lives. Just a decade later, the dot-com boom reshaped society. This talk explores the profound implications of the next transformation, from the end of digital advertising as we know it to the rise of truly personalized technology.This vision may sound like science fiction, but imagine a future where your smartphone has no apps — no grid of icons for email, messaging, news, or streaming. Instead, a single, universal AI assistant manages every aspect of your digital life. According to AI and digital marketing expert Andreas Ramos, that future is closer than you think.Do you agree with this vision of the future? Is a world without apps exciting or unsettling? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Like and subscribe for more ideas worth spreading.Event: TEDxCSTU Date: May 18th, 2025 Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU) Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=andreas_ramosSpeaker: Andreas Ramos Learn more about the speaker: See https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasramos/ His website: https://andreas.com/ Speaker’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/andreasramos2Organizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU Behind the scenes of TEDxCSTU: Stories & notes: https://lenijin.com/tedx More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/ Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_Jin#TEDxCSTU2025 #AI #FutureOfAI #UniversalAIAssistant #ConversationalAI #GenerativeAI #FutureOfTechnology #TechTrends #DigitalMarketing #AdvertisingDisruption #AndreasRamos #ContextEngineeringDisclaimer This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED. Andreas Ramos came to Silicon Valley in 1992 and has worked in marketing at many major corporation and startups, including Cisco, MIT, Harvard, and Stanford, He now teaches AI and Digital Marketing at CSTU. He's written more than 22+ books on digital marketing in six languages. See linkedin.com/in/andreasramos and his website andreas.com. 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

Anita no nació para conformarse… ella nació para volar. En esta charla les quiere compartir un pedacito de su vida… No fue fácil, pero con curiosidad, ganas de aprender y mucho trabajo, descubrió que todos tenemos alas… aunque a veces no podamos verlas.Comenzó vendiendo frutas en las calles y preguntando: “¿Cómo se dice esto?” Así aprendió inglés. Así empezó a soñar en grande. También descubrió que la cocina no solo llena el estómago… la cocina une, sana y crea recuerdos. Hoy sigue aprendiendo, sigue soñando y sigue invitando a otros a volar con ella. Si tú también crees que todos merecemos una oportunidad, este mensaje es para ti.Anita es una destacada instructora culinaria de San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, reconocida por su habilidad para enseñar cocina tradicional guatemalteca. Desde 2014, ha dirigido el Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class, ubicado cerca de los muelles centrales de San Pedro, ofreciendo a viajeros la oportunidad de aprender y sumergirse en la cultura maya a través de la gastronomía.Además de su labor educativa, Anita es una líder comunitaria comprometida con el empoderamiento de las mujeres locales. Ha establecido una cooperativa de tejedoras que apoya a más de 25 madres solteras en su localidad, proporcionándoles ingresos y fortaleciendo la economía local. heyciara.comSu dedicación y pasión por preservar y compartir la cultura maya han dejado una impresión duradera en quienes participan en sus clases, ofreciendo una experiencia auténtica y enriquecedora en el corazón del Lago Atitlán. 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

A través de un storytelling cargado de vulnerabilidad y datos impactantes, Sergio demuestra cómo los líderes del siglo XXI no se imponen, sino que se siembran, se cuidan… y se cosechan. ¿La clave? Aprender a liderar con propósito, desconectarse de la dopamina barata y conectar con la verdadera influencia: la humana. ¿Estás listo para encontrar la fórmula que transforma tu forma de liderar? Sergio Hernández es empresario y escritor, cuenta con una maestría de la Universidad de Francisco de Vitoria en España , especialización de la Universidad George Washington en Estados Unidos, está certificado como Practitioner PNL, Master PNL. Sergio es el creador de la metodología 360, ha logrado sanar adicciones, cuadros de ansiedad, depresión, carencia, duelos, duelos emocionales, empleabilidad y ha participado como speaker en eventos presenciales y virtuales, recientemente lanzó su primer libro titulado "Laberinto con salida" obra que busca acercar a los lectores hacia una gestión integral 360 revelando estrategias de bienestar para las áreas personales, profesionales, emocionales y familiares. 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