Delving into the minds of Jean-Paul Sartre, Sigmund Freud, Carl Rodgers and B.F. Skinner, we'll explore how our choices may be shaped by unconscious drives, societal influences, and even biology, challenging the very notion of freedom in our decision making. Are we capable of making conscious decisions or are all our choices pre-determined? Lucinda DeLucy Mckeeve is a student at Francis Holland Sloane Square. She is studying politics, psychology and English A-level. She plans to study Law at 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

In this UNBELIEVABLE true story, you are bound to defy first, deny next and finally realize the shocking truth. It is time to take action now!! TEDx DELSUR Women event curated by Sanya Kapoor presents yet another perspective we ought to open our eyes to! Davinder Kaur was born and raised in Bradford, England. She briefly lived in Denmark and traveled Australia for a year before moving to the United States in the early 1990s. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the age of forty while working full time and raising her three children who are her pride and joy.She enjoys cooking and traveling, loves cruises, and her two favorite places thus far are Italy and London. You can find Davinder on Twitter or Instagram @luchanik or visit her website at https://www.forcedtomarryhim.comDavinder is the survivor of a forced marriage. Forced to Marry Him: A Lifetime of Tradition and the Will to Break It is her first book. 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

Ana Naranjo reveals how imagination and playful metaphors—like letter soups and business cookbooks—can turn complex challenges into simple, creative breakthroughs. As part of diverse topics discussed during TEDxDelSur Women event curated by Sanya Kapoor, Ana shows how ordinary can spark extraordinary change. Ana Naranjo is a Colombian-born entrepreneur, creative alchemist, and current Toastmasters Club President who transforms complex business struggles into playful, sensory-driven breakthroughs. A regional speech contest finalist, Ana helps women and business owners unlock their creative potential by blending psychology, storytelling, and unexpected metaphors—from “letter soups” to “business cookbooks.” With a background rooted in resilience and a passion for making the hard things feel light, Ana brings a unique perspective on how childhood imagination can become a tool for innovation and change. 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

Nirjara highlights how cycles of negativity take root when we unconsciously invite more of what we dwell on. But she also offers a powerful solution: the compounding effect of positive thoughts. Just as negative patterns can multiply, so too can small, consistent moments of positivity rewrite what is stored in our inner record. Through practical examples and her experience interacting with thousands of individuals, Nirjara demonstrates how aligning our thoughts can break cycles of limitation and open pathways to clarity, healing, and transformation. Nirjara Doshi is a pioneering Entrepreneur, known for bridging ancient wisdom with modern quantum science. 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

People with intellectual disabilities (PIDs) are often excluded not because of their abilities, but because of society’s lack of respect. In this talk, Catherine Wang sheds light on the discrimination PIDs face in the workplace and in everyday life. She argues that respecting them as equals is not only a moral responsibility but also a practical solution, opening doors to employment, legal protection, and dignity. With powerful stories and a call to action, this talk challenges us to build a world where respect leads to opportunity for all. Catherine’s been observing the world since a very young age through traveling, or just talking with people. It was from then did she realize that how many people were suffering, living lives that seemed unbearable to her. So she tried to help them by organizing peers to educate students who have limited access to diverse education, or raising funds for PIDs. Although it is hard, she loves how by overcoming the obstacles, her effort would eventually make a change in the world, however small the change is. 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 a world where queer voices are louder than ever, many wonder: is queerness just the latest trend? In this talk, Emmie traces LGBTQ+ history from ancient cultures to Stonewall, from media representation to today’s gender conversations, revealing that queerness itself is not a fad but a timeless part of humanity. What changes are society’s attitudes and the ways people are free to express themselves. With honesty and reflection, Emmie argues that queerness is discovered, not invented, and challenges us to see love and identity as fundamentally human, not fashionable. Cheng Zhang is a high school student in Shanghai, China, currently studying at Shanghai WLSA Academy. She is planning on focusing her professional studies on Psychology for university. Outside of academia, she also enjoys reading english novels, drawing, crocheting, and writing original music. She is also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and is very interested in gender studies. She hopes to discover and research more about gender presentation and non-binary identities in the future, facilitating a deeper understand in both herself and humanity as a whole. 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