Can grief and happiness coexist? In this eye-opening talk, Dr. Sherry Shoemaker, a seasoned medical professional with over 40 years of experience as a registered nurse and acupuncturist, challenges society’s one-dimensional view of loss. Drawing from decades of frontline experience in hospitals and healing settings, she unpacks the emotional complexity of grief, including the unexpected moments of peace, growth, and even joy. With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Shoemaker redefines how we process loss, not as a path to be endured in silence, but as a transformative journey that can deepen our humanity. This talk invites us to dispel the myth that grief must be only sorrowful and instead embrace its full emotional spectrum.Discover how to honor your grief, and still find light within it. Dr. Sherry Shoemaker, PhD,RN, brings over 40 years of experience in the medical field, with a rich background as a registered nurse and acupuncturist. For 20 years, she has provided compassionate care as an acupuncturist, helping individuals manage their physical and emotional well-being. Throughout her career, Dr. Shoemaker has navigated many challenging experiences, including witnessing both expected and unexpected deaths while supporting families in the hospital setting. 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 filled with clap-backs, cancel culture, and constant noise, teaching kids to be respectful feels harder than ever? In this powerful and humorous talk, educator and speaker Shauna King reveals the surprising neuroscience behind our words and how everyday language—what we say and how we say it—literally shapes children’s brains, behavior, and beliefs. Through personal stories, classroom moments, and a much-needed QTIP (Quit Taking It Personally), Shauna will challenge adults to raise our impact by rethinking our tone, our timing, and the voice we’re helping children build for life. Shauna F. King is an educator, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping schools build stronger, more positive learning environments. A former principal, student services specialist, and teacher, she now teaches graduate courses and travels nationwide as a school climate coach and keynote speaker. Shauna has trained over 14,000 educators, equipping them with practical strategies rooted in language, mindset, and relationships. Her work leads to higher student engagement, improved behavior, and stronger collective efficacy among staff. She’s the author of Children Are Listening, School Smart, and fearLESS. As a mother of two teenagers, she brings both professional expertise and real-life perspective to every stage she steps on. 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

We often hear the phrase “failure is not an option”—but what if it’s exactly what we need? In this honest and deeply personal talk, educator and changemaker Robert Sai shares how detours, discomfort, and so-called “failures” shaped his path from corporate consulting to school leadership, cancer care, and marine conservation. Reflecting on lessons learned through loss, uncertainty, and redirection, he invites the audience to rethink success as a process, not a destination. With humor and heart, he offers a guiding compass for young people seeking purpose: go where your heart’s deep gladness meets the world’s deep needs. This is a talk for anyone navigating change, questioning direction, or searching for a vocation that truly matters. Robert "Bobbit" Suntay is a distinguished educator and marine conservation advocate, recognized for his extensive experience spanning over 40 years. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Carewell Community Foundation, Inc. He combines his passion for education with his commitment to environmental stewardship, collaborating with notable organizations and institutions like Ateneo de Manila University and Xavier School . Notably, his illustrious journey includes the prestigious accomplishment of graduating from Harvard University, further solidifying his stature as a leader in both academia and conservation efforts. 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 art and technology save our oceans? In this inspiring TEDxDelrayBeach talk, ocean activist Katie Williams shares her journey from childhood dreams of being a mermaid to leading groundbreaking marine conservation efforts. Blending creativity, science, and 3D technology, Katie and her all-women team build underwater sculptures that double as coral reef habitats—reviving ecosystems and inspiring communities across generations. A mother, innovator, and lifelong ocean lover, Katie challenges us to rethink our impact on the planet—and to believe that small actions can ripple into powerful change. Learn how art can restore nature, reshape communities, and awaken a new generation of ocean guardians. Katie Williams, a marine conservationist and Director of Marketing at Ocean Rescue Alliance International, leverages her education in Business Psychology and MBA to pioneer underwater sculptures that double as reefs. She works to help restore coral ecosystems and educates communities, showcasing the synergy between art, science, and conservation. 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

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Ben Colman dives deep into the world of DeepFakes and generative AI, exposing both the extraordinary advancements and the unsettling consequences that have emerged. Colman articulates how decreasing hardware and software costs has made powerful generative AI tools accessible to virtually anyone. While these advancements enable creative and positive uses, they also open the doors to nefarious activities, including identity fraud and non-consensual pornography. Colman provides a sobering analysis of the exponential increase in DeepFakes, illustrating its impact through alarming statistics and real-world examples. He discusses the challenges governments and institutions face in detecting and regulating this rapidly evolving technology. Drawing on his expertise and research at Reality Defender, Colman explains the complexities of identifying AI-generated media and the limitations of current detection methods. He highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions and regulatory frameworks to protect individuals and societies from the dark side of AI. Colman offers a glimpse into potential safeguards and legislative efforts, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan support in tackling this global issue. This talk is a wake-up call and a beacon of hope, showing a path toward responsible and safe AI use as we navigate the intersection of technology, ethics, and human values. Ben Colman is the founder of Reality Defender, the leading provider of deepfake detection. Over the past 15 years, Ben has scaled multiple companies at the intersection of privacy, AI, and cyber security. Prior to this, Ben led cyber commercialization at Goldman Sachs, and was a graduate intern at Google. Ben holds a master's degree from New York University and a bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College.Reality Defender is a deepfake detection platform for enterprises, governments, and platforms to detect AI-generated content and manipulations across audio, video, image, and text files. 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