We often take simple comforts for granted. This speech shares poignant tales from a basketball camp in Northern Thailand, revealing how adversity shapes resilience and why truly seeing the world around us is the first step towards meaningful contribution. As a senior at KCISLK with strong academic achievements, Yi was not always the disciplined and motivated student he is today. The younger him was more relaxed, often turning in late work or even missing assignments altogether. It was not until his sophomore year that he became more responsible and driven to become a better version of himself. Grateful for the opportunities he has had, he felt a strong desire to give back to the community. Since then, he has been involved in extensive community service: helping underprivileged children in rural Taiwan, mentoring developmentally disabled children, collaborating with disabled musicians in charity concerts and projects, and volunteering internationally in northern Thailand. Witnessing the adversities people face around the world, he sees it as his mission to encourage more people to join the fight. Only together, can we build a better world. 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

Na palestra “Desculpe o transtorno, estou em obras”, Carlinhos Marques conduz uma reflexão poderosa sobre o processo contínuo de crescimento e transformação pessoal. Com sua maneira cativante e inspiradora, ele mostra que todos estamos em construção aprendendo, corrigindo rotas e reconstruindo sonhos e que cada fase da vida, mesmo as mais difíceis, pode ser um passo essencial rumo à nossa melhor versão. Ele é presidente e fundador do Instituto Novo Sinai, criado em 2005, e atua como empresário na cidade de Valentim Gentil, no noroeste paulista. Com formação em Administração de Empresas e Matemática, é também músico desde os 11 anos, tocando piano e violão com a mesma sensibilidade que leva às suas ações sociais. É idealizador do projeto "Sobriedade Já", uma ampla iniciativa de prevenção que une arte, educação e comunicação para promover o equilíbrio e a saúde mental. 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

The word "no" has more importance than most realize. That one word can improve one's physical and psychological health. Dr. Shola Ezeokoli is a board-certified internal medicine physician, bestselling author, international speaker, professional coach, and CEO of Balance With Dr. Shola LLC. As a corporate wellness consultant and burnout prevention expert, she equips high-achieving professionals to break free from overcommitment and live with clarity, intention, and balance. A passionate advocate for personal transformation, Dr. Shola speaks at the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing—helping individuals unlock their full potential by embracing the power of strategic boundaries. Her work has inspired audiences across the globe through keynote talks, media appearances, and her published books on wellness and personal growth. Beyond the stage and the clinic, she is a devoted wife and mother who knows firsthand the challenges of juggling ambition with family life. 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

This talk explores how protecting the peatlands could be a game-changer for the climate. As a child, Rumyana Ivanova dreamed of becoming like the notable British naturalist Gerald Durrell. Over time, she realized the world had changed dramatically and that protecting endangered species was just a small part of a much bigger picture. So she began assembling her own. She is an ecologist because she believes in knowledge and science, and wants to understand the subtle processes in nature that keep the planet in balance. She also holds a medical degree, having seen how disconnection from the Earth makes people more sick and unhappier. As a social entrepreneur, she finds out that sometimes an inspiring product can speak louder than protest or policy. As a volunteer in disaster response, she has come face to face with nature’s power and humanity’s fragility. She believes that common sense and love will triumph over greed and ignorance, and that there’s hope for the Earth we leave to our children. It depends on each of us. So she keeps striving. 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

Klaudia Krasny and Emira Kundurovic share their journey on stage with a vibrant fashion show celebrating style, confidence, and timeless self-expression. Sixteen models aged 70 and 80+ are redefining the meaning of sustainability and style. They are from the Pensioners’ Clubs of Vienna. For two years in a row, the ladies have delivered a bold and inspiring message by opening Vienna Fashion Week with a remarkable recycled fashion show under the label Fashion Reloaded. Each garment is handmade and deeply personal, often crafted from treasured vintage pieces with family history. In collaboration with the Atelier+ collective, these creations turned legacy clothing into modern, eye-catching designs - proof that creativity has no age limits. Beyond the runway, the show carries a powerful message: sustainability over fast fashion, inclusion across generations, and fashion as a cultural force for change. The initiative, led by Irena Reichel with Atelier+ and supported by the Pensioners’ Clubs Vienna and Häuser zum Leben, reveals how style can evolve into a movement for sustainability and social 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

「流是線條的意思，形是一種輪廓，好像是在環境裡的溝通，但還是找到自己的姿態。」方序中說他特別喜歡散步，也喜歡在散步的過程中尋找創作靈感。一次偶然的機會，在西門町的一個攝影展中，他看到了外國人眼中、和他印象中截然不同的西門町，他發現慢慢觀察，可以把流形交織在一起。當你找到在生活上面的時間進行觀察的時候，你就能夠更精準的在每一個作品上面，找到它的形跟流，從個人到群體。要一個人工作固然容易，但方序中創立了究方社工作室，服務更多的人，也把理念慢慢說給大家聽.......就如同方序中開頭所提到的，「硬背的記不住，喜歡的忘不掉」，希望大家都可以追尋自己的理想，去觀察身邊的人事物，發覺自己所喜愛，然後，不帶猶豫的去實現它。就像他從事的設計行業，在與業主溝通的過程中更能發現自己想傳達的，那是很美好的交織。就如同流與形一般。 臺灣中生代平面設計師，作品涵蓋唱片、書籍包裝、視覺設計，並跨足活動策展、裝置藝術、MV 美術等領域。曾多次擔任金鐘、金曲、金馬獎等大型典禮的視覺總監，更是臺灣首位執行三金典禮主視覺的設計師。擅長以「說故事」的設計手法賦予作品溫度，並因故鄉眷村面臨拆遷，有感於記憶的流逝，以「不願失去的」為核心，發起「小花計畫」，致力於文化保存與情感連結。 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