The concept of using cockroaches as a role model is to highlight their strength — they can survive in nearly any harsh environment due to their exceptional adaptability and instinct to leverage whatever is around them. Jin Yang a junior engineer from Cheras with unstoppable dedication to growth.He walks an hour every weekend and braves traffic every other Tuesday just to sharpen his public speaking skills.Now an emcee and part-time coach at MicFront Damansara, he is inspiring the next generation of speakers, one session at a time. 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

When we spend our lives trying to fit in, we risk losing touch with who we really are. Reconnecting with our true selves isn’t about changing who we are - it’s about remembering. My idea is that authenticity begins with giving yourself permission to be different, to take up space, and to speak in your own voice. Eva Ng reminds us that authenticity isn't about changing who we are - it's about remembering who we've always been.When we stop trying to fit in and start giving ourselves permission to be different, we reclaim our voice, our space, and our truth.Her message: Speak in your own voice - that's where real connection begins. 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 inspiring TEDx talk, Santhosh George, founder of CURE Trust, shares his journey of working with underprivileged children and creating pathways for dignity and opportunity. He highlights the ripple effect of compassion-driven initiatives and how focused actions can transform entire communities. 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 Santhosh has been serving the most vulnerable children across India for the last 30 years. There are several National level programs he started that include, CURE India www.cure.org.in, (that is now the world's largest Clubfoot program) Children in India www.childreninindia.org, WePlant India www.weplant.in , HealthAshram www.healthashram.in and the Transformation Movement www.transformindia2047.com Santosh has tuned his life in pursuit of solutions for many problems the world is facing today. Be it hunger, malnutrition, growing unhealthy lifestyle, environmental issues, climate change, global warming, water scarcity, treatment for children with Clubfoot, mainstream education for children with disabilities etc. he has very simple program that address many such global issues. 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

Emotional intelligence is the secret superpower that transforms how we think, connect, and lead, because in a fast-changing world, human connection is the skill that truly lasts. Dr. Saraswathy believes emotional intelligence is the superpower that transforms how we think, connect, and lead.In a fast-paced, ever-changing world, it's not just what you do - it's how you relate that truly sets you apart.Her talk equips you with practical tools to lead with empathy, communicate deeply, and build human connections that last. 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 the age of AI, what sets us apart is not the number of degrees we collect, but the ability to connect knowledge across disciplines, adapt it to real-world problems, and communicate it with context, empathy, and purpose. Clement Ong believes the future needs more than smart machines - it needs curious minds that think across fields.Through his journey with double degrees, he became not just a problem solver, but a bridge builder.His talk is a call to pursue purposeful learning, not just paper qualifications. 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

Mental Health Strategist Krystal Grimes shares how healing is the infrastructure that strengthens people, transforms systems, and shapes what’s possible. Krystal Grimes, MS, LPC, is the founder and Chief Strategist of HEAL Alliance and a nationally recognized mental health strategist committed to healing historical trauma in rural communities. Her work centers belonging, shared leadership, and the creation of systems that honor both people and their stories. 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