Awaou Tigana, 21 ans, est une étudiante brillante et engagée, passionnée par la communication et les droits en santé sexuelle et reproductive. Membre fondatrice de l'ONG Youth Health, elle mène des campagnes de sensibilisation pour garantir aux jeunes un accès équitable à l'information en matière de santé. En 2023 et 2024, elle a été reconnue comme la deuxième puis meilleure productrice de podcasts dans le cadre du programme Jeunes Blogueurs de l’Unicef. Cependant À l'âge de 17 ans, Awaou a failli être contrainte d’interrompre ses études lorsqu’elle avait été promise en mariage. Grâce au soutien de sa communauté et de ses professeurs, elle a échappé à ce mariage forcé. Forte de cette expérience, elle lutte aujourd'hui pour briser les barrières éducatives et sociales qui freinent les jeunes filles. À travers ses podcasts et ses actions de terrain, elle sensibilise sur la santé sexuelle et reproductive tout en promouvant l'égalité des genres. Etudiante, lauréate du premier prix de la catégorie podcast du programme Jeunes Blogueurs Côte d'Ivoire de l’UNICEF. 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

Shameca Tankerson is a powerhouse business strategist, bestselling author, and award-winning entrepreneur who believes that building wealth is not about hustle, it's about identity. In this electrifying talk, she dismantles the myths around money and success, and shares how courage, not just strategy, is the key to unlocking massive financial breakthroughs. With her signature methodology, Sovereign Selling™, Shameca has guided clients to million-dollar years, months, and even days. A woman on a mission to make Millions is the Minimum™, the new standard, she reminds us: making millions isn’t just about income, it’s about who you become, and the lives you’re meant to impact along the way. Shameca Tankerson is a globally recognized business strategist, bestselling author, and award-winning entrepreneur known for shattering revenue ceilings and defying the impossible. As CEO of Shameca International, she led her company to rank #310 on the Inc. 5000 list with an astounding 1,836% growth rate. A trailblazer in high-level sales and wealth creation, she’s helped entrepreneurs achieve million-dollar years, months, and even days—proving financial success is a standard, not a stretch. Named one of Success Magazine’s Women of Influence, Shameca’s methodologies in Sovereign Selling™ and identity-driven business growth are sought after by leaders worldwide. Her work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. Magazine, and she’s on a mission to redefine wealth creation. Her message is simple yet radical: Millions is the Minimum™—because breaking financial limits isn’t just about numbers, it’s about who you become and who you impact in the process. 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

Renowned photojournalist and humanitarian Reza takes us on a powerful visual journey across conflict zones, revolutions, and moments of quiet resilience, captured through the lens of empathy. In this deeply moving talk, Reza reveals how photography transcends borders and languages, becoming a universal tool to awaken conscience, preserve dignity, and foster renewed humanity. With decades of experience in over 100 countries and credits in National Geographic, Time, and Paris Match, Reza shares the stories behind the images, and the lives transformed by telling them. From training youth and women in war-torn regions to founding global initiatives like Aina World and Reza Visual Academy, he reminds us that every human being is a storyteller, and every image is a call for connection. Reza is a renowned photojournalist, humanitarian, and visual storyteller whose work spans over 100 countries. Born in Iran and trained as an architect, he turned to photography in 1979, capturing pivotal moments of conflict, revolution, natural disaster, and human resilience. His images, published in National Geographic, Time, Stern, Paris Match, and others, reflect his mission: to show the power of photography in telling human stories. Reza also teaches photography to youth and women in conflict zones through his non-profits Aina World and Reza Visual Academy. A documentary filmmaker and author of 40 books, he has received honors from World Press Photo, ICP (Infinity Award), Lucy Awards, and HIPA, among others. He is a Chevalier of France’s National Order of Merit, an Ashoka Fellow, and holds honorary degrees from leading institutions. Reza lives in Paris, continuing to empower others to become storytellers of their own 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

Vivian Geffen, Applied Creativity Expert and founder of CreativityMuse, guides us into the transformative power of creative thinking. With over 30 years of experience and a Master's in Creativity, Vivian reveals how to break free from mental loops and self-doubt by turning internal chatter into creative energy. In this insightful and empowering talk, she shares tools and stories that help individuals move from stuckness to clarity, from hesitation to purposeful action. Drawing from her background as a master facilitator and improvisation teacher, Vivian invites us to unlock our innate creative core and choose a more courageous, imaginative path forward, one idea, one action at a time. Vivian Geffen is an Applied Creativity Expert and founder of CreativityMuse. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people apply creativity to their lives—transforming stuckness into motivation and purposeful action. A master facilitator and improvisation teacher, Vivian is the author of The Creative CORE and holds a Master’s in Creativity. Her work turns mental chatter into creative power, helping people stop looping and start moving with clarity and direction. 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

Dr. Kellyann, New York Times bestselling author and pioneer of the bone broth movement, shares how true beauty begins in the gut. As the visionary behind America’s original Bone Broth and creator of the revolutionary powdered “Liquid Gold,” Dr. Kellyann has empowered millions to transform their health from the inside out. In this enlightening talk, she reveals how gut health is the foundation of radiant skin, vitality, and emotional well-being. Drawing from over $400 million in impact through her wellness empire, Dr. Kellyann offers insights and actionable strategies to help you nourish your body, enhance your glow, and build lasting beauty, naturally. Dr. Kellyann is a New York Times bestselling author, and the visionary behind America’s original Bone Broth. Dr. Kellyann revolutionized the Bone Broth category with her cutting-edge powdered Liquid Gold. An entrepreneurial powerhouse, Dr. Kellyann transformed her small business into a thriving empire. Her brand of wholesome foods, premium supplements and women’s health products has generated over $400 million. Her influence in the health and wellness industry is profound. 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

Lindsay Chambers, award-winning green building expert and founder of Together We Thrive, shares a bold new vision for post-disaster recovery. With a background in luxury home development and interior design, hailed by USA Today as one of “today’s most talented designers”, Lindsay has pivoted her career to focus on climate resilience and humanitarian impact. In this powerful talk, she reveals how net carbon-neutral homes can be donated and deployed to those who need them most. Drawing from her experience designing over $150 million in custom homes and now leading disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., Lindsay explores how sustainable design and compassion can rebuild not just houses, but lives and communities. Lindsay Chambers is a green building expert and climate educator, as well as the founder & Executive Director of Together We Thrive, a U.S.-based disaster relief non-profit. Prior to Together We Thrive, Lindsay was a lauded U.S. custom home developer and interior designer. She received awards and accolades, including being called one of “today’s most talented designers” by USA Today and was a finalist for HGTV’s Designer of the Year 2023. Her design work has been featured in House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Luxe Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the New York Times. In residential development, Lindsay developed, designed, and sold over $150 million in custom homes, including properties sold to 2 of the top 10 richest people in the world. Her foundation now develops and donates net carbon-neutral homes to disaster survivors who lack the means to rebuild, and also provides free water to survivors and first responders in disaster zones. 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