This talk explores the transformative power of shifting perspective — why the way we see the world shapes our choices, relationships, and resilience. Through personal insights and practical strategies, it reveals how changing your perspective can unlock growth, foster empathy, and create lasting positive change. For over ten years, Ade Henderson has been a beacon of inspiration in the non-profit sector, embracing a multitude of leadership roles with unwavering dedication. His profound commitment to mentorship has touched the lives of countless college students and teenagers, guiding them with a blend of wisdom and compassion as they navigate life and build lasting bonds and relationships.Now, as a visionary at Advance Marketing Mail & Redstone Print & Mail , Ade harnesses his belief in the power of human connection. He empowers individuals to ascend to their highest, to chase their professional dreams with an energy that ignites their spirits. A staunch advocate for mental health and inclusiveness. Ade is a dedicated and influential community leader. 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

This talk explores the profound connection between trauma and the body, revealing how unresolved experiences can shape our health, emotions, and daily lives. Drawing on lived experiences, it highlights the pathways to healing — from awareness and resilience to practices that help the body release what the mind alone cannot. It’s an invitation to understand trauma not as a life sentence, but as a challenge that can be met with compassion, health and hope. Miriam Jacobson is a triple-board certified Functional Medicine Dietitian who transforms lives by uncovering the hidden causes of chronic health challenges. By bridging the gap between conventional medicine and holistic wellness, Miriam guides both individuals and corporate teams to resolve persistent digestive issues, fatigue, and mood imbalances. As both a 9/11 and breast cancer survivor, Miriam looks beyond symptoms to explore the complex interplay of physical, biochemical, and emotional factors. By utilizing advanced diagnostic testing, targeted nutrition, and innovative mind-body techniques, she embraces the comprehensive approach of functional medicine to help her clients reconnect with their vital energy and innate resilience. Through her private practice, Every Body Bliss, and her corporate wellness programs, Miriam draws upon her 15+ years of experience to foster remarkable breakthroughs in individual health 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

¿Qué significa innovar siendo mujer en un mundo que aún no espera que lo hagas? La Dra. Paola Durán comparte su audaz viaje desde la ciencia básica hasta el emprendimiento, desde el laboratorio hasta el campo, desde la teoría hasta el impacto real. Una historia de coraje, maternidad, frustraciones, logros y puentes que no estaban ahí, pero que se construyeron igual. Porque la innovación también es femenina. Y porque cruzar esos puentes puede cambiarlo todo. Doctora en Biología Vegetal por la Universidad de Barcelona y Ms. Agricultura Ecológica. En 2023 recibió el Premio Nacional a la Mujer Innovadora en la categoría profesional del agro, reconocimiento entregado por la Fundación para la Innovación Agraria (FIA) y que destaca el aporte que realizan chilenas a los procesos de innovación, desarrollo y fortalecimiento en el área. A través de Agro DNA KIT, Empresa con base Científico Tecnológica que nace desde el @lab_biocontrol Universidad de La Frontera, gana el 2do lugar a nivel nacional de Santander X Award Chile. Cuenta con patentes y marcas registradas, impulsando soluciones desde la academia al mercado. 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

Can we build artificial intelligence that's not just smart, but good? After losing his father and welcoming his son, he discovered that the pause between "can we?" and "should we?" might be where humanity's future lies, in machines that choose love over logic, purpose over profit. He is not just a technologist—he’s a rearchitect of how the world moves. With over 150 patents and 25 years of leadership at Walmart, Disney, and Coca-Cola, Shekhar has quietly shaped the logistics systems that power our everyday lives. From pioneering large-scale crowdsourced delivery to designing the invisible infrastructure behind billion-dollar networks, his innovations have redefined the very physics of movement—blending precision with purpose.Born in India and educated at Georgia Tech, MIT, Harvard Business School, and IESE, Shekhar’s most formative education came in a single-room home shared with seven others. It was there that he learned the most vital law of systems: they must serve people first.Today, as a tech founder and visionary, Shekhar is leading a moral rebellion in AI. He is not just optimizing networks—he’s rebuilding them with ethics, equity, and empathy at their core. In an era of automation and speed, he insists on one non-negotiable: systems must feel. 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

Una abuela, una huerta y un tomate dieron origen a una historia de ciencia con raíces cotidianas. En esta charla, Macarena Barra revela cómo la sabiduría silenciosa de las mujeres, el vínculo con la naturaleza y la perseverancia frente al fracaso la llevaron a fundar un laboratorio biotecnológico en casa, hasta convertirlo en una empresa de base científica-tecnológica. Una reflexión íntima sobre cerrar la brecha entre la ciencia y la vida real, con mirada femenina y con impacto en las personas. Macarena, representa a una nueva generación de científicas que entiende que el impacto de la ciencia ocurre cuando el conocimiento se traduce en soluciones que mejoran la agricultura, la nutrición, la salud y la calidad de vida de las personas. Impulsada por esta convicción, decidió llevar la ciencia más allá de los muros académicos. Desde su hogar, creó un laboratorio de cultivo in vitro donde aplica herramientas biotecnológicas para potenciar la producción de metabolitos secundarios en especies vegetales de alto valor. En 2024, se adjudicó el fondo Semilla Expande para desarrollar un innovador sistema de producción in vitro de Quillay con alto contenido de saponinas, agregando valor y sostenibilidad a este recurso natural endémico. Orgullosa de sus raíces campesinas, reconoce la sabiduría de su abuela como una inspiración fundamental en su camino. Hoy, su trabajo conecta la ciencia, la empresa y el territorio, demostrando que es posible innovar desde lo local con impacto global. 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

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Pete was never expected to see adulthood, let alone build a family, a business, and a movement. In this raw and inspiring talk, he shares how silence protected him, how ordinary moments saved him, and how one broken-hearted decision sparked a foundation that has now supported hundreds. Through his story, Pete reminds us: you don’t need a perfect plan to make change. You just need to start with the pain and refuse to look away. Pete Proimos was born with cystic fibrosis and is the founder of the Filotimo Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with CF and raising awareness about the disease. A husband and father of three, he is passionate about removing stigma, fostering community support, and creating opportunities for those affected by CF. 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