They say motherhood is the most beautiful chapter of a woman’s life, but for me, it broke me wide open. I found myself drowning in postpartum depression, feeling ugly, unworthy, and painfully lost… but what I didn’t know then was that in breaking, I was being invited to rise. Nishma Karim is an international bestselling author, holistic nutritionist, certified personal trainer, dynamic podcaster, and the proud CEO of Be Light to Raise Light, a global platform dedicated to uplifting and amplifying the voices of mothers. Through her books, stage talks, and global collaborations, she co-authors transformative stories with moms around the world, empowering them to rise, share their light, and inspire others to become the best version of themselves. Her work is rooted in connection, healing, and the belief that when one mother rises, we all rise. 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

As a former U.S. Army officer turned entrepreneur, whose journey through emotional collapse, silent success, and soul-deep healing led him to a powerful revelation about true resilience. In this talk, Joel shares the story of how the identity he built to survive nearly destroyed him, and how choosing to come home to himself changed everything. Joel Yi is a high-performance sales strategist and a Forbes Council and Entrepreneur-recognized expert in scaling elite sales organizations. Since 2018, he has generated over $200 million in revenue for his clients and led teams of 100+ sales professionals. But Joel’s journey goes far beyond metrics, it’s a story rooted in grit, reinvention, and purpose. 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

Leading through change, at its best begins in the internal world of a leader. The right kind of influence with others he believes begins with our ability to alter our own reactive thoughts and learning to relate to those around us from a neutral mental frame. Greg Elford is a community-focused entrepreneur and lifelong student of change. Married to his wife Erin for 20 years, they're raising three kids, which they consider both their greatest joy and their daily workout. 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

From one small invitation to a blooming community movement, Pascale-Sara Frenette shows how connection, care, and courage can turn neighbours into a force for change. Pascale-Sara Frenette is a grassroots organizer, writer, and community advocate based in Mission, BC. She is a founding member and current president of the Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association and played a central role in launching the Dunsmuir Urban Community Garden, a community space focused on food security, cultural connection, and collective care. Over many years, Pascale-Sara has helped turn a small neighbourhood network into a recognized local movement; organizing events, building partnerships, and advocating for people to organize, gather, and raise their voices in the places they call home. In 2023, she was recognized by the Paths and Pathfinders: Women of Mission program as a visionary community builder whose enthusiasm and adaptability inspire those around her. 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

A single positive action by a stranger changed my outlook on life. I had no idea then just how lasting that change would be. Inayath Mohamed is a pragmatic, die hard optimist with a global outlook for whom the glass is always half full. An elementary school teacher in the Mission School District, Inayath refuses to believe that the world sucks! He has come to this conclusion based on the positive (and often humorous) events he has experienced while living and working as an elementary school teacher in Indonesia, Oman, Singapore, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and now back home in Canada. Inayath was born in Sri Lanka and immigrated to Canada. 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 talk, Stephen talks about how we need to stop trying to fix people and instead support them to build a better life. Rooted in Positive Psychology research, the most effective way is to build on gratitude and seeing that happiness is hard work, but better than the alternative. Steve’s philosophy is based on the fundamental belief that problems and failure are important experiences of life. People who are recovering failures, are in fact, succeeding. Success requires failure. Steve has been a social worker for over 35 years and has practised in England, Scotland and British Columbia. He served as a director for PLEA, a large non-profit, where he built a database that was designed to track and improve services for community charities which earned him “The Most Inspiring Social Worker of the Year” in 2015 from the University of British Columbia Social Work Department and the British Columbia Association of Social Workers. 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