True transformation begins when we stop chasing perfection and start living with purpose. Through her journey from medicine to fitness, Dr. Aiesha Asmadi reminds us that thriving means aligning our work, body, and soul — not just surviving in silence. Passion isn’t a detour from success; it’s the direction toward it. Dr Aiesha Asmadi is a Medical Doctor, Fitness Consultant, and world-class physique athlete who blends clinical expertise with performance, aesthetics, holistic health and IMU University Alumni from ME116. Founder of Dr. Aiesha Medical Fitness and The Cancer Thriver Program, she empowers patients, professionals, and high-profile clients to thrive through exercise, nutrition, and recovery strategies. 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

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for mental health advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of parenting and emotional well-being. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn a culture obsessed with metrics and milestones, this TEDxFargo Talk challenges the narrative that achievement equals worth. It examines how our fixation on grades, goals, and gold stars—often imposed by well-meaning parents—contributes to the mental health crisis among youth. This talk calls for a cultural shift: from measuring kids to making sure they feel they matter. It explores how unconditional love, intrinsic value, and emotional safety are the real foundations of resilience and well-being. By highlighting ways to balance healthy ambition with authentic self-worth, it offers a hopeful blueprint for parents, educators, and communities to reimagine our view of mattering—not as something earned, but as something innate. Because when kids know they matter—not for what they do, but for who they are—they thrive. Missy founded BIO Girls in 2013 and has served as CEO since. Before making it her full-time role in 2018, she spent 15 years in the tech industry as a consultant and marketing leader. Under her leadership, BIO Girls has grown from a local program impacting dozens of girls to a regional nonprofit serving thousands annually. She has scaled the organization through controlled growth and innovation while fostering a workplace culture of balance and family-first values. A mom to three daughters and wife to Tom, Missy loves adventure with her family, traveling, mountain biking, running, Ironman triathlons, and hiking. She is also an avid fan of professional track and field, the MN Vikings, her kids’ activity and her cat, Harry. Missy was a four-time All-American in track at UND (’01), earning degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition. As a recipient of an NCAA postgraduate scholarship, Missy completed an MBA degree from NDSU (’04). 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Please do not look to this talk for mental health advice and consult a professional if you or a loved one are struggling. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfSilence. It’s the loudest sound in the aftermath of suicide. In this powerful talk, Will Castle asks questions we must all consider. Why does the very word suicide cause everyone to feel embarrassed? What can be done to reduce the high and growing numbers of people who lose their life this way? Which is the most at-risk group? And what can all of us do to help? Will's talk breaks some of the taboos around suicide and will leave you with a message of hope. In 2010 Will Castle lost his father to suicide and never properly grieved or spoke about what happened. Ten years later, he has come to realise the value of talking, de-stigmatising suicide and has now become become a campaigner and advocate, speaking out about his experience, with the aim of helping others and raising awareness. Will is an acquisitions manager in a property business. 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

NOTE FROM TED: We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this talk, Strada founder and renowned art gallerist, Paul Hill discusses how he has attacked social and artistic issues through technological innovation. Paul Hill is an entrepreneur and the youngest gallerist in New York City, recognized for his innovative approach to merging art, technology, and culture. As the founder of Strada, Paul is redefining how artists and institutions engage with technological advancements. A self-taught curator and gallerist, Paul has made a significant impact by creating platforms and opportunities for the next generation of the art world.Under his leadership, Strada is creating a new path for artists to navigate and shape their creative futures. Strada is developing Maestro, a workflow management software designed to serve as the foundational infrastructure for all sectors of the fine art world. Maestro streamlines operations, helping organizations save time and reduce costs associated with managing workflows, contacts, and finances. Our mission is to empower museums, galleries, and auction houses with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and elevate audience engagement.Paul has been recognized for his forward-thinking vision, earning accolades such as the Brooklyn Museum’s Design Visionary Grant and being featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 and Apollo 40 Under 40 lists. Known for his collaborative spirit and commitment to innovation, he continues to push boundaries and advocate for new narratives in the creative world.Strada caters to a diverse range of collectors, artists, and galleries, offering everything from high-end artists acquired by institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and featured at Art Basel to more accessible art objects for younger collectors entering the market. 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

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for health advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the nervous system, stress, and breathwork. Claims around polyvagal theory lack sufficient scientific support. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this insightful TEDx talk, Ula Caroto, the “Queen of Rest,” challenges the idea that constant activity equals success and shows why rest is the ultimate performance strategy. As a former city wealth manager, Ula has seen how chronic stress, overwhelm, and burnout undermine even the most outwardly successful individuals. Ula, is known as the "Queen of Rest." She is an energy intelligence coach trained by experts in nervous system regulation. Her work is informed by polyvagal theory. She is a former wealth manager, working in the high energy, high stress City of London environment. She now helps high-performing leaders and business owners overcome burnout, reconnect with their bodies, and redefine rest. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal business approach to and understanding of farming, health, and disease. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhere does your food come from? Natural farming advocate Krishna McKenzie argues that the answer to this question is the key to our cultural and ecological survival. He explains how industrialized agriculture has disconnected us from our heritage and health. Through his work at Solitude Farm, he demonstrates how embracing local food systems is not just about nutrition, it's a powerful act of cultural redemption that can heal both our bodies and our planet. Changing lives by reconnecting communities with sustainable food systems. Founder of Solitude Farm & Café, inspiring hands‑on education through joyful, local farming. Believes growing food is a powerful way to heal ourselves and the planet. 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