Perché abbiamo smesso di vedere valore negli oggetti che possediamo? Perché buttiamo via vestiti ancora intatti, senza pensare alle storie che custodiscono o alle mani che li hanno cuciti? In questo talk emozionante, Giorgia Palmirani ci accompagna in un viaggio fatto di abiti, memoria e sostenibilità, dimostrando come ogni gesto di recupero possa diventare un atto rivoluzionario. Attraverso storie personali e tessuti salvati dall’oblio, ci invita a rallentare, a osservare, a scegliere con cura e a riscoprire un modo più umano di abitare il mondo.Architetta, docente e designer, Giorgia Palmirani si occupa da anni di moda sostenibile, riuso creativo e upcycling. Ha fondato un laboratorio indipendente dedicato al recupero di materiali e alla narrazione degli oggetti. Con il suo lavoro promuove una cultura del riutilizzo consapevole, in cui ogni abito può avere una seconda o terza vita. 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

Home isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling, a memory, and a state of belonging that shapes who we are. In this heartfelt talk, Michael Pettersch weaves personal stories with neuroscience to show that “coming home” is less about returning to a house and more about returning to ourselves and the communities that make us whole. Mike Pettersch is the Director of Colegio Maya. 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

Perché abbiamo smesso di vedere il mare per quello che è? Un mondo straordinario, un tempo sotto i nostri occhi, sta sparendo senza che ce ne accorgiamo. In questo talk, Alberto Luca Recchi racconta il suo viaggio da bambino affascinato dal mare a esploratore e divulgatore impegnato a salvare il "secondo Paradiso" sommerso. Il mare è la nostra origine, ci regala metà dell’ossigeno e custodisce il futuro, ma rischiamo di perderlo. Cosa possiamo fare, nel piccolo, per proteggerlo? La risposta è semplice e alla portata di tutti.Alberto Luca Recchi è esploratore, autore e divulgatore. Ha guidato le prime spedizioni nel Mediterraneo per studiare balene e squali, ha scritto per National Geographic ed è stato ospite dell’Explorers Club di New York. Con Piero Angela ha firmato libri e uno spettacolo teatrale. Nel 2013 Superquark lo ha definito “il maggiore divulgatore del mare in Italia”. Oggi racconta il mare nel podcast Un Mare di Storie. 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

Why do two equally trained athletes perform so differently on game day? Madeleine shows how mindse, not just muscles, determines success, drawing on science from Carol Dweck and the wisdom of Novak Djokovic. She challenges us to leave fear behind and redefine success as growth, not perfection. Madeleine Berthelemy is a dedicated high school student who has a passion for playing tennis from a very young age. Through her journey as an athlete, she has recently been able to understand the power of mindset and how, in decisive, high-pressure moments, it determines the outcome and how everything goes. Her experiences and research have proven that approaching challenges with a growth mindset can make a significant difference in how and when true success is reached. Madeleine hopes to inspire others to reflect on their own mindset when facing challenges and wants them to recognize and understand how shifting their mindset towards positivity creates better outcomes. 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

What happens when one question makes you feel like you don’t belong anywhere? Samantha shares her journey of growing up between Peru, the U.S., and Guatemala, where stereotypes once shrank her identity. Her talk reveals how being “multicultural” isn’t about being divided; it’s about being multiplied. Samantha was born in Peru, has an American father, and lives in Guatemala, which makes the question “Where are you from?” hard to answer. Growing up between cultures, schools, and languages, she’s learned that home isn’t always one place it can be in many. 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

Eitan takes us into the daily reality of minorities around the world, drawing from his life as both a Jewish person in Latin America and in Israel. He challenges us to imagine communities where differences connect us rather than divide us. His message is simple: Small acts of inclusion can spark real change. Eitan Lavi is currently a 10th grade student who is passionate about meeting people and learning about new cultures. Eitan wants to make a change for people in the world no matter who needs help. This is shown in his day to day activities. Eitan decided to join the Colegio Maya Tedx event to show how even taking a small act can change people's mentality about things. Eitan is currently in Maya's track team which shows his determination and dedication to whatever he puts his mind to. Eitan is someone that loves sports and is inspired by athletes who always try their hardest to better their team/themselves. 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