Πόσο συχνά μας κρίνουν για την εικόνα και όχι για τις δυνατότητές μας; Η Αλεξία Κούβελα μοιράζεται πώς κατάφερε να μετατρέψει το μεγαλύτερό της «μειονέκτημα» στο πιο δυνατό της προτέρημα. Μια ομιλία για τη σχέση με το σώμα, τη μόδα και τους τρεις πυλώνες της προσωπικής της επιτυχίας. Η Αλεξία Κούβελα δραστηριοποιείται στον χώρο της μόδας ως plus size μοντέλο τα τελευταία οκτώ χρόνια, εξασφαλίζοντας συνεργασίες με κορυφαία ονόματα και εταιρείες όπως ο Jean Paul Gaultier, η Marina Rinaldi και η Adidas, που καθόρισαν την ανοδική της πορεία. Παράλληλα, ίδρυσε το Bodé Agency, το πρώτο πρακτορείο plus size μοντέλων στην Ελλάδα, ανοίγοντας νέους δρόμους στον χώρο. Μέσα από τη δουλειά της αλλά και τη διαδικτυακή της παρουσία, αγωνίζεται διαρκώς για τα δικαιώματα των plus size γυναικών στη μόδα και για την ενδυνάμωση της αυτοπεποίθησής τους. 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 energetic and inspiring talk, Donna invites the audience to reconnect with their inner child by embracing one of the most powerful tools we all possess: curiosity. Through playful audience participation and compelling storytelling, the talk explores how asking “Why?”, a question often discouraged as we grow older, can be the key to innovation, personal growth, and meaningful connection. From historical breakthroughs to everyday self-reflection, this talk reminds people that curiosity isn’t just for scientists or students, it’s a mindset that empowers us to overcome fear, navigate uncertainty, and boldly explore the unknown. Donna "BasicTaq" Walters is an award-winning founder and Executive Director of College Esports, a nonprofit focused on promoting project-based learning through video games. She is also a co-founder of the California Esports Association, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators to create sustainable, engaging, and inclusive esports and video game programs. She has partnered with organizations such as the City of Rancho Cordova, University of the Pacific, and more to develop impactful esports initiatives. A frequent speaker at national conferences, Donna shares her expertise in both esports and higher education as a speaker, moderator, panelist, and event host. Recently, she joined Folsom High School as a Computer Science teacher, using her expertise in online spaces to inspire students through career-building opportunities that connect with their interests and technology-based experiences. For more insights into her work, check out her interview on the Gamers Change 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