What Influencers Don't Want You to Know Riley Meckley from @alwaysdressbest on Instagram speaks about how social media can be a polluted atmosphere. This talk explains -from an influencers perspective- how social media tends to favor accounts that showcase an unrealistic standard of perfection. Listen and watch to learn about what influencers don't want you to know. Riley Meckley is an aspiring teacher who also runs @alwaysdressbest on Instagram. With over 175,000 followers, Riley shares fashion, lifestyle, and positive content. Inspired by her own journey, she proves that success does not require filters or photoshop.Challenging Instagram’s perfection-driven standards, Riley uses her platform to inspire confidence and embrace real life’s imperfections. Her signature motto “Let’s Keep it REAL” resonates with thousands who call her account a “breath of fresh air.” 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

We enter the workforce like fresh air, supported by the pure oxygen of training and mentoring. Over time, without reskilling, we risk stagnating and becoming released into the air like polluted by-products. By embracing lifelong learning, we can retain our freshness, ensuring adaptability and employability throughout our careers. Dr. Rod Koch, CMA, CSCA, PMP, CSM brings over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology, navigating multiple generations of technological change. Beginning his career in accounting, he quickly discovered his passion for technology, transitioning to a successful career in Information Technology. Throughout his career, he has weathered and thrived through numerous organizational shifts—downsizing, rightsizing, and realignments—thanks to his unwavering commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. 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 Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape industries and lifestyles, it brings with it a critical responsibility: to use it wisely. "Responsible Intelligence: AI for a Sustainable Planet" explores how we can harness the power of AI without compromising the health of our environment or society. This talk highlights the importance of mindful innovation—where AI is deployed only when it adds true value, and avoided when it leads to waste, over-reliance, or unnecessary carbon impact. Dr Amey Pangarkar is a Google certified digital marketer, avid advertising professional and efficient marketing communication consultant awarded with Best Digital Marketing Professional with Innovative advertising skills by India Education Awards! He is a Proud member of Google RARE Leadership Academy. Amey has cherished experience of over a decade in handling digital marketing, performance marketing and advertising campaigns for B2B, B2C brands and also for feature films. He is An engineer with logical thinking, an MBA Marketing Gold medallist with effective communication skills and an Artist with a creative mindset. He has completed his PhD in Digital Marketing applications in Metaverse. Articulation and analytical skills aids him in precisely understanding and interpreting the client's problem and suggesting apt-fit customised solutions. Author of four textbooks on digital marketing for a distance learning university. 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

Edin Krnić je svjetski putnik, avanturista i autor koji je obišao više od stotinu zemalja, često boraveći u najzabačenijim krajevima svijeta, među ljudima koji govore jezike koje nikada ranije nije čuo. Kroz svoj govor, Edin prenosi snažnu poruku: da bismo se istinski razumjeli kao ljudska bića, nije nam potreban zajednički jezik. Njegova komunikacija dolazi iz otvorenog srca – iskrena, topla i puna poštovanja.Širom svijeta, on pruža ruku nepoznatima, ne praveći razliku među ljudima - bez obzira na to odakle dolaze, kojim jezikom govore, kojoj vjeri pripadaju ili čime se bave. U njegovom iskustvu, najdublje veze nastaju upravo onda kada se riječi povuku, a ostanu samo osmijeh, pogled i spremnost da se prihvati različitost. Kroz primjere sa svojih putovanja, Edin nas podsjeća da su ljudskost, empatija i radoznalost univerzalni jezici koji ne poznaju granice. A travel writer, documentarian, and the creator of the most-watched Montenegrin TV show “Around the World with Edin Krnić,” @montenegrogram has visited 153 countries and 19 territories, sharing everyday life with tribes such as the Himba, Zulu, Mursi, Dani, Maasai, and many others. His documentaries are not just visual records, but immersive journeys into other cultures, marked by respect, understanding, and an open heart.Through the lens of his camera and his personal experiences, Edin Krnić brings us authentic stories from the world’s margins - stories about nature, spirituality, and the universal values that connect us all, regardless of the language we speak.His message is a reminder that we build the future through empathy, dialogue, and a deep understanding of even the most distant communities, shaping a world where everyone has a place. 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

U ovom iskrenom i nadahnjujućem govoru, Sonja Vasić, nas vodi kroz svoje životne faze - od detinjstva ispunjenog snovima, preko izazova i trijumfa u profesionalnoj košarkaškoj karijeri, do uloge majke, supruge i sportske liderke. Kroz lična iskustva, povrede, sumnje i velike preokrete, Sonja govori o važnosti balansa, autentičnosti i vrijednosti koje nas vode kroz odluke. Njena poruka je snažna - da ne moramo birati između porodice i karijere, snage i ranjivosti, ambicije i mira. Umesto toga, možemo i moramo birati "I". Ovaj govor je poziv ženama da ostanu vjerne sebi, da se ne odriču svojih snova i da se usude da budu viđene - jer upravo u toj vidljivosti mogu da budu inspiracija nekoj djevojčici koja tek počinje da sanja. Throughout her distinguished career, Sonja Vasić played for top European clubs and WNBA teams, winning numerous medals with the Serbian national team, including an Olympic bronze and two gold medals at the European Championships.After retiring from professional play, she continued to shape the world of sports from a different angle - as Sports Director of the Olympic Committee of Serbia, Vice President of the FIBA Players’ Commission, and a member of the FIBA Central Board. She has furthered her expertise through prestigious international programs such as FIBA Timeout 2.0 and the WiLead initiative.Sonja speaks English, Spanish, and Russian - but most fluently, she speaks the language of sport and transformation, believing that the leadership gained on the court is just as valuable beyond it. 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. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, never imagined that her career, which began as a gynecologist in Muscat in the 1990s, would eventually lead her to become a leader in higher education.In this TEDx talk, Dr. Vidya reflects on her journey and the profound impact education has had on her life. From her early years in Oman to her leadership role at Symbiosis International University, she shares how her experiences have shaped her belief in the power of education to empower women and spark lasting change.Drawing from her own life, her mother's story, and her work in education, Dr. Vidya speaks about how education, especially for young women in the Gulf region, can break barriers and transform entire communities. Her message is clear: when women are empowered through education, they create a ripple effect that changes the world. Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar is the Principal Director of Symbiosis Society, and Pro Chancellor of Symbiosis International University. Symbiosis International University is a multi-disciplinary, multinational, multi-cultural University having more than 49000 students from all States of India and international students from 85 countries. The Symbiosis Society not only has under its ambit the Symbiosis International University but also has K12 Schools, College of Arts and Commerce and Museums- the Afro Asian Cultural Museum and the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum & Memorial. Dr. Vidya holds a Post Graduate Degree in Medicine, a Degree in Law and Ph.D. in 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’. Having presented papers at various National & International Conferences, she has numerous research publications to her credit and has also authored several books. Ranked No.14 amongst India’s top 25 Powerful Women, 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