What if your AI outputs feel generic because you've been using AI completely wrong?Entrepreneur Gavin Lira spent hours crafting "perfect" prompts, only to get robotic responses everyone else was getting. Until one desperate experiment changed everything.Here's what nobody tells you: Your competitive advantage comes from something only YOU have access to.Gavin Lira reveals the simple technique that made his AI outputs so authentically "him" that people couldn't tell the difference. (Hint: It has nothing to do with wording your prompts perfectly.)There's one crucial ingredient most people never think to use...Watch to discover why genuine intelligence doesn't start with artificial intelligence at all. Gavin Lira is a young entrepreneur and founder of three ventures at the intersection of AI and business. He launched Review My Tech, a platform dedicated to reviewing AI tools and software; Upgrade My Tech, a consulting and implementation firm that helps businesses integrate and, when necessary, develop custom AI solutions; and Master My Tech, an education-focused initiative that teaches both businesses and individuals how to leverage AI and automation effectively and practically.Featured in Forbes and a previous TEDx and international speaker, Gavin pioneered AI use in business before ChatGPT became mainstream. He helps businesses transform artificial intelligence into “genuine intelligence”—AI that sounds and thinks authentically like you instead of generating generic, robotic responses. In his TEDx Talk, Gavin Lira will share how anyone can move beyond basic AI usage to create outputs that add genuine value. 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

As a child, Minesh Baxi was full of joy and promise, but years later he found himself stuck in lifeless work. Everything changed when an assessment revealed his true strengths and motivations. In this talk, he shows parents how asking their teens two key questions — What are your natural strengths? What truly motivates you? — can help them avoid the same struggle. Backed by research from the Journal of Business and Psychology showing DISC’s impact on productivity, Minesh shares how small insights can shape confident, energized futures. Minesh Baxi is a business coach and author who has reviewed over 10,000 DISC and Motivators assessments for top achievers and employees. With 25+ years of experience helping people discover their strengths, he equips parents and leaders to guide others toward fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. He has published 12 books including Stop Hiring Losers and Network Your Way To $100,000 and Beyond 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 just 17 years old, Saahil Baxi knows firsthand how fear of rejection can hold us back—from public speaking, making friends, or even asking a simple question. In his talk, Saahil shares how an embarrassing moment in a public speaking class left him avoiding risks for years—until he discovered the power of the “rejection challenge.” By deliberately collecting “no’s,” he learned to transform rejection into resilience, courage, and authentic confidence. Through his personal stories, humor, and practical steps, Saahil reveals how young entrepreneurs—and anyone facing fear—can reframe rejection as an opportunity to grow stronger. His message is simple: confidence doesn’t come from waiting until you feel ready; it comes from stepping up, asking boldly, and realizing that rejection doesn’t break you—it builds you. Saahil Baxi is a 17-year-old entrepreneur, video gamer, and cross country and track runner. Driven by curiosity and courage, he is diving into the worlds of sales, business, and marketing while still in high school. Saahil is passionate about inspiring other young people to believe in their potential and take bold steps toward building their own entrepreneurial journeys. 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 “I love you” isn’t the glue that keeps couples together? What if it’s “thank you”? In this raw, funny, and deeply personal talk, Dr. Etel Leit, TEDx speaker, 5x author, and PhD in Psychology, reveals the moment everything changed for her, when love failed her at the exact moment she needed it most. What followed wasn’t just heartbreak, but a radical shift in how she understood emotional intimacy, communication skills, and attachment patterns, and how we try (and fail) to feel close in modern relationships. If you’ve ever felt ignored, unloved, blamed, or emotionally shut down by your partner If you’ve been called too sensitive, too much, or too needy If you're single and afraid to trust again, or stuck in relationship patterns that feel confusing or one-sided If you’ve been hurt by narcissistic behavior, gaslighting, or a toxic relationship This talk is for you. Through storytelling, neuroscience, and powerful client stories, Dr. Leit shares how small shifts in language, especially the practice of gratitude and positive bragging, can rewire the brain, heal emotional wounds, and transform how we love. Backed by UC Berkeley research, this relationship advice is rooted in science, not clichés. Whether you’re in a long-term marriage, recovering from a breakup, or learning to love again, this talk will change the way you think about self-worth, appreciation, emotional safety, and what truly builds trust in relationships. Featured on CNN, FOX, NBC, and the LA Times, Dr. Etel Leit teaches at the doctoral level and has helped thousands of individuals and couples repair communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect in a world wired for distraction. Dr. Etel Leit is a TEDx speaker, 5x author, and PhD in Psychology, helping people repair love, rebuild trust, and communicate with clarity. Seen on CNN, FOX, and NBC, she works with individuals, couples, and organizations to replace disconnection with emotional safety. Her work blends science and story, helping people speak differently—so they can finally feel close again. 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

Artist Radka Salcmanova shares her journey of creative transformation across multiple art forms - from painting and sculpture to fashion design. Her artistic evolution took an unexpected turn during the COVID-19 pandemic when the birth of her son sparked the creation of a magical new world called "Radkikou." This talk explores how major life changes can catalyze artistic metamorphosis, showing how motherhood became the gateway to an entirely new creative universe that bridges her diverse artistic background into something uniquely her own. Radka's journey from the village of Červený Hrádek to American success was filled with chance, risk, and hard work in developing her talent. Her path first led her to New York, where she founded her own studio, R/S Visual Thing. Working with one of the most prominent visual artists of the turn of the century, Matthew Barney, helped her establish herself in Los Angeles. Her unique masks caught the attention of well-known celebrity designer dealer Rodney Burn, and her costumes for experimental videos drew the attention of the organizers of LA Fashion Week. With her fashion show, she made it into the TOP 3 fashion designers selection. According to the renowned magazine Modern Painters, she is among the "25 artists to watch." 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

16岁的青年演讲者鲁子萌，以中学生的视角带来真诚思考。她认为，挫折与遗憾不是阻碍，而是成长的养分。一次中考的失落，让她体会到目标落空的无力感，也学会了如何在不完美中重整旗鼓。在这场演讲中，她以通俗的语言，引领大家走近“后悔”，学会接纳自我、化遗憾为动力。对鲁子萌而言，后悔不仅是一种情绪，更是一台“时光机”，带我们回望过去、立足当下、预见未来。她希望自己的分享，能让听众少一分遗憾，多一份勇气，在青春的旅途中更加成熟与坚定。 热爱跑步、网球和阅读，勇敢探索生活的美好。她认为挫折是成长的养料，能帮助完善人格。通过学习和思考，她影响周围人积极面对生活的苦与乐。她相信挫折是成长的必经之路，也愿意以自己的真实经历鼓励同龄人正视“后悔”与不完美。在这场分享中，她将用最质朴的语言讲述——如何用勇气回应遗憾，用行动照亮成长。 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