Despite challenge after challenge, Lorinda Mamo turned adversity into a mission, using creativity and storytelling to inspire hope and positivity. Lorinda will shares how she embraced resilience through life’s toughest moments. Lorinda Mamo, a Toronto-born creative, first pursued biological sciences but found her true passion in art and design. Her journey took a challenging turn with pregnancy complications, followed by her own battle with breast cancer. Courageously sharing her story through her blog and social media, A Bird with a French Fry, she raises awareness about chronic illness and promotes positivity. Moreover, inspired by her experiences as a hospital mom, she founded HappyPlay Co., a brand dedicated to enriching lives through play while fostering gratitude, happiness, and positivity. 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

Farah describes how being an introvert should be accepted and respected. Farah is a 12 years old student at BISM who highlights how acceptance of differences is important among our community. 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 the biggest limits in your life were the ones you set yourself? In this inspiring talk, Amber Uhler shares how the simple act of writing down your goals sparked her transformation and empowered her to take bold steps toward the life she truly wanted. From personal breakthroughs to building resilience and confidence, Amber shows how clarity and intention can help anyone rewrite their story. Amber Uhler is Mrs. Universe USA 2025, a TEDx speaker, and a passionate advocate for resilience, women’s empowerment, and drowning prevention. After a life-changing wake-up call in 2021, Amber lost 160 pounds, transformed her mindset, and committed herself to helping others break free from the limits holding them back.She played a pivotal role in passing Florida legislation to provide free swim lessons for children under five and has made over 150 public appearances promoting confidence, purpose, and community action.In her TEDx talk, “Shedding Limits,” Amber inspires audiences to rewrite the stories they tell themselves and take bold steps toward the lives they truly want. This October, she proudly represented the United States at the Mrs. Universe pageant in Manila, Philippines. 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

Ever wondered who's really in control up there? A neurosurgeon with years of experience navigating the brain's intricate highways, invites you on a wild ride through the most complex 3-pound universe you'll ever own which is your brain. Buckle up as he introduces you to the colorful cast of characters living inside your head: the CEO who thinks they're running the show, the Drama Queen who overreacts to everything, and the other personalities competing for control of your decisions, emotions, and daily life. But this isn't just a tour,it's a survival guide . Through fascinating neuroscience and real stories from the operating room, he reveals why these different parts of your brain clash, hijack your best intentions, and sometimes sabotage your mental wellbeing. Most importantly, he shares practical strategies to work with each of these neural characters instead of against them. Learn how to calm the Drama Queen, empower the right CEO, and create harmony in the boardroom of your mind. Because understanding your brain isn't just about knowing where things are, it's about learning how to drive. Fasten your seat belts. Your brain is more interesting than you think. Neurosurgeon 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

İnsanlık tarihi, kaos ile denge arasındaki bitmeyen bir salınım… Zafer Erbaşlar, İzgören Akademi’nin kurucu ortağı olarak, bireysel ve toplumsal gelişimin bu kadim ikilemini yeniden yorumluyor. Kaosun yaratıcılıkla, dengenin ise bilinçle kurduğu ilişkiyi anlatırken, bizleri insan olmanın evrimsel yolculuğuna davet ediyor.//Human history is a perpetual oscillation between chaos and balance. As the co-founder of İzgören Academy, Zafer Erbaşlar reinterprets this timeless duality through the lens of personal and societal growth. Exploring how chaos fuels creativity and balance nurtures awareness, he invites us to reflect on the evolutionary journey of being human. Anadolu Üniversitesi İktisat mezunu Zafer Erbaşlar, 20 yıl özel sektör tecrübesinin ardından 2009 yılında İzgören Akademi Bursa Bölge Müdürlüğü’nü kurarak eğitim ve danışmanlık alanına geçiş yaptı.2013’te kurduğu Karaoklar Ekolojik Hayat Çiftliği ile doğa odaklı bir yaşam modelini hayata geçirdi.Yönetici koçluğu ve yönetim danışmanlığı eğitimlerini tamamlayan Erbaşlar, 2018 yılında toplumsal fayda yaratmayı amaçlayan Fayda Buluşmaları sosyal sorumluluk projesini başlattı.Mitoloji ve insanlık tarihi alanındaki ilgisini eğitim ve sahne içeriklerine taşıyarak özgün çalışmalar üretmeye devam etmektedir. Hâlen İzgören Akademi Bursa Bölge Müdürlüğü’nün kurucu ortağı olarak destek vermekte; 2024 itibarıyla Anadolu Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümü öğrencisi olarak öğrenme yolculuğunu sürdürmektedir.Zafer Erbaşlar, Yönetici Koçu, Neandertal'den Homoplaziens'e Sizi Siz Yapan Yetkinlikler ve İnsanlık Tarihi Kaos Denge İkilemi anlatıcısıdır. 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

How do you future-proof the way people and goods move? Mary Lamie knows. A licensed professional engineer with over 30 years in transportation, she leads the Bi-State Development’s operations of the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Downtown Airport, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, and the nationally recognized St. Louis Regional Freightway. Mary has built game-changing public-private partnerships that make St. Louis a model for freight and infrastructure, earning national recognition and fueling the region’s economic edge. She’ll reveal how smarter, more connected systems can transform how we travel, trade, and thrive. Mary Lamie is the Executive Vice President of Multimodal Enterprises for Bi-State Development, where she oversees critical regional assets including the Gateway Arch, Gateway Arch Riverboats, St. Louis Downtown Airport, and the St. Louis Regional Freightway. A national leader in freight and multimodal strategy, she spearheads public-private partnerships to enhance the region’s freight infrastructure and position the bi-state area as a global logistics hub.Her efforts have earned the region national recognition for regionalism and transportation innovation, significantly boosting competitiveness for infrastructure funding and economic development.Mary’s accolades include the 2022 Institute of Transportation Engineers Professional of the Year, the 2019 World Affairs Council Gateway Globe Award, and the 2017 St. Louis Business Journal Most Influential Business Women Award. She is widely respected for advancing freight mobility, fostering collaboration, and driving regional impact. 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