Alison Kondler shares how she learned to mimic bird sounds and identify birds by ear, beginning with a childhood conversation with a Western Meadowlark. Blending humor, mimicry, and imagination, she traces her path from mastering water drop and mouth sounds as a kid, to performing them on stage as a stand-up comic, and eventually returning to nature as an Audubon Master Birder. In this TEDx Talk, she introduces creative mnemonic techniques that make it easier to recognize and remember bird calls through birding by ear. If you’ve ever wondered how to identify birds by their songs and sounds, this is your invitation to listen differently. Alison Kondler is an Audubon Master Birder, naturalist, producer, and content creator passionate about helping others connect with birds through their incredible sounds. Growing up on the prairie, she began mimicking bird calls as a child. Later, she took this talent to the stage as a stand-up comic, blending humor with nature.Alison specializes in bird sound identification, using mnemonic techniques tailored to different learning styles. She also leads expert birding field trips and teaches brand growth on vertical social media platforms. With a dynamic mix of education, conservation, and entertainment, she inspires audiences to appreciate and protect the avian 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

Une histoire vraie. Un héritage invisible. Une transformation intérieure.Dans ce TEDx plein d’humanité, l’entrepreneur Bryan Longet revient sur une rencontre fondatrice : celle d’une femme ordinaire, sa tante, qui l’a inspiré de façon extraordinaire. À travers son propre parcours entrepreneurial, il interroge notre rapport au succès, à la peur et à la transmission. Bryan Longet est un entrepreneur et mentor en immobilier qui accompagne depuis plus de 10 ans celles et ceux qui souhaitent transformer leur carrière. Depuis son arrivée en 2009, il a contribué au développement du réseau en France puis à l’international, soutenant ceux qui désirent relever un nouveau défi dans le secteur de l’immobilier.Passionné par le développement personnel et professionnel, Bryan propose un accompagnement sur mesure à travers du coaching, des formations et des stratégies de croissance. Son engagement porte sur le leadership, la cohésion d’équipe et la communication digitale, aidant chacun à bâtir une activité immobilière florissante. 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

Helene Philipsen offers a sharp and refreshingly funny take on the often-overlooked midlife chapter—where nothing feels the same, and everything suddenly comes with a user manual (including your body). In a world obsessed with youth and productivity, she makes the case for slowing down, letting go, and embracing the honest absurdity of it all. This talk challenges the narrative of midlife as a crisis and reclaims it as a season of reinvention—with soft pants, strong boundaries, and real peace. Club Midlife™ is open… and the snacks are excellent. Helene Philipsen is an experienced mental health consultant and executive coach. She works with Corporations and individuals alike from her base in Copenhagen, Denmark.Helene developed the Unlearn Method which she applies in all of her work. She is a speaker, podcaster and former radio host. Helene has co-authored several published books and guides on stress management, addictive patterns and codependency.Helene's background is in psychology and coaching. Her work can be described as “surprising new solutions to old problems” and facilitating tangible results, whether this it’s through consulting an organization or working with the individual. 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

Formé à l’OGC Nice, FNX (Kylian Lopez) voit son rêve de footballeur professionnel mis à l’épreuve par de graves blessures. Alors qu’il traverse ses périodes de rééducation, il découvre une nouvelle passion : la musique. Plutôt que de choisir, il décide de poursuivre les deux voies avec détermination. Dans ce talk, il raconte son cheminement, entre douleurs, espoir et renaissance, et prouve que l’on peut réécrire son histoire sans renoncer à ses rêves. FNX, de son vrai nom Kylian Lopez, est un jeune talent originaire de Nice. À seulement 19 ans, il évolue à la fois comme joueur à l’OGC Nice et artiste Urban Reggae. Après avoir surmonté plusieurs blessures qui auraient pu freiner sa carrière sportive, il a trouvé dans la musique un moyen d’exprimer sa résilience et de transformer les épreuves en opportunités. Lauréat du concours national d’éloquence de la FFF en 2022, il incarne une nouvelle génération d’artistes polyvalents. Son intervention au TEDx Nice portera sur la capacité à se réinventer et à renaître après chaque épreuve. 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

Svenja is a documentary photographer and storyteller whose work explores the profound connections between life, death, and cultural traditions. After the loss of her father, Svenja founded “Stories Matter,” a platform dedicated to capturing the narratives that define our existence, especially in the face of mortality. Her work has taken her around the world, documenting death rituals such as Mexico’s Day of the Dead, Ghana’s fantasy coffins, and the sacred practices in Varanasi, India. Svenja’s TED Talk, “Reimagining Life Through the Lens of Death,” delves into how facing mortality can inspire us to live with greater intention, using examples from her photography of stillborn children and her own pre-planned funeral as acts of legacy and celebration. Through her lens, Svenja invites us to see death not as an end, but as a profound influence that enriches the way we live our lives. Svenja is a documentary photographer and storyteller whose work explores the profound connections between life, death, and cultural traditions. After the loss of her father, Svenja founded “Stories Matter,” a platform dedicated to capturing the narratives that define our existence, especially in the face of mortality. Her work has taken her around the world, documenting death rituals such as Mexico’s Day of the Dead, Ghana’s fantasy coffins, and the sacred practices in Varanasi, India. Svenja’s TED Talk, “Reimagining Life Through the Lens of Death,” delves into how facing mortality can inspire us to live with greater intention, using examples from her photography of stillborn children and her own pre-planned funeral as acts of legacy and celebration. Through her lens, Svenja invites us to see death not as an end, but as a profound influence that enriches the way we live our lives. 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

Médecin-chef de la Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris et officier du Service de santé des armées, Stéphane Travers nous plonge au cœur de l’urgence vitale. À travers le prisme de ses années de terrain, il raconte comment la survie d’un patient peut dépendre d’un citoyen volontaire, d’une application mobile et de quelques secondes bien utilisées. Dans un monde où les appels à l’aide explosent, il met en lumière la puissance d’un écosystème humain – pompiers, secouristes, citoyens formés – épaulé par des innovations technologiques : géolocalisation, intelligence artificielle, drones porteurs de défibrillateurs, ou encore prédiction des situations critiques. Un plaidoyer pour une médecine de l'urgence à la fois humaine, collective et tournée vers l’avenir. Stéphane Travers est médecin du Service de santé des armées et médecin-chef de la Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris. Spécialiste de la médecine d’urgence pré-hospitalière, il a occupé de nombreux postes opérationnels, notamment au sein des forces spéciales, du 1er RPIMa ou de l’Élysée, tout en alternant avec des missions à la BSPP où il a profondément contribué à l'évolution des pratiques de secours. Professeur agrégé en médecine d’urgence, il participe activement à la recherche et à la formation dans ce domaine. Son action se situe à la croisée de l’innovation technologique, de l’engagement militaire et du service à la population. 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