What if gender stereotypes are limiting not just women, but everyone? Lingfei shares her experiences in STEM and explores how biases shape opportunities, suppress creativity, and harm progress. Her talk is a call to action to break free from these constraints and embrace equality. 致力于环境研究的探索者 女性视角发声者 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’re taught to celebrate strength in holding it all together—but what if true courage lies in the moments we break? This talk explores the quiet power of vulnerability, showing how falling apart can become the starting point of self-discovery, healing, and renewal. I’m just an average 12th grader trying to live life in the most extraordinary way possible. With books, crochet, and a big dose of positivity, I turn everyday moments into adventures—always ready to smile, learn, and try something new. 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

A reflection on how absence, loss, and imperfection can become our greatest teachers, shaping gratitude, growth, and purpose. I’m positive, happy go lucky, and full of energy. I love connecting with people and soaking up lively conversations.I’m positive, happy go lucky, and full of energy. I love connecting with people and soaking up lively conversations. 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

Çocukken yazdığı bir defterde “Mimarlığın disiplinini kazanıp, moda alanında çalışan biri olacağım” demişti. Bugün bu hayalini yaşıyor. Mimarlığın ifade gücünü moda dünyasına taşıyarak sürdürülebilirlik ve yaratıcılığı buluşturuyor. Onun hikâyesi, sınırlı imkânlarda dahi disiplin, çalışkanlık ve hayal gücüyle nelerin mümkün olabileceğini gösteriyor. Kendi sözleriyle: “İçinde doğduğumuz her neyse, hiçbirisi bizim sahip olduğumuz tek şey değil. Bağlamlar bizi geriye çeker, kimliklere hapseder. Oysa özgürlük, hiçbir bağlama ait olmadan, bir flaneur gibi kaybolabilmekte saklıdır. Ve en güzel yarınlar, bu kayboluşlarda gizlidir çünkü bizi hiç düşünmediğimiz ihtimallere götürür.” Gaye İspekter, ilkokul mezunu bir ailenin çocuğu olarak sahil kasabasında büyüdü. Profesyonel voleybol kariyeri ve İzmir Kız Lisesi’ni kazanmasıyla 13 yaşında evinden ayrıldı. On yıl boyunca devlet yurtlarında, sabahları sınıflarda ders çalışarak İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi’ni kazandı. Üniversitede Lead21 Fellow olarak geleceğin lider adayı 21 öğrencisinden biri seçildi. Sıfır bütçeyle başlattığı ŞansVer projesiyle öğrenciler arasında sürdürülebilir kıyafet takası sistemini kurdu. Arjantin’de yalnızca yedi kişinin kabul edildiği uluslararası moda projesinde Türkiye’yi temsil etti. Kariyerinde Road Global ile Amerika pazarına açılan moda markalarıyla çalıştı; ardından Hermès’te görev aldı. 24 yaşında Pentomé Studio’yu kurdu ve mimari tasarımını üstlendiği stüdyo, büyük bir yatırımla hayata geçti. Bugün markalar için mekân ve vitrin tasarımı, koleksiyon danışmanlığı ve prodüksiyon çalışmaları yürütüyor; Amerika’da ise SLN Tekstil’in marka operasyonlarını yönetiyor. 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 reflective talk, Mr Vivek Rathod explores the deep parallels between investing and life itself. Drawing from his personal journey through financial uncertainty and personal setbacks, he shares how resilience, discipline, and continuous learning shaped his evolution into a full-time investor. His story offers a grounded perspective on long-term growth—both financial and personal—and the quiet power of perseverance. Vivek M. Rathod is a dynamic full-time trader and mentor who has turned challenges into catalysts for success, redefining what it means to thrive in the stock market. With more than seven years of experience, he has carved out a reputation as a disciplined strategist, resilient practitioner, and trusted guide for traders worldwide. Vivek’s journey reflects true grit. From juggling a professional job while experimenting with strategies like delta neutral and scalping—often facing heavy losses—he refused to quit. Instead, he immersed himself in deep learning through books, advanced courses, and global trading communities. This relentless pursuit of mastery transformed his trading approach, shifting him from setbacks to consistent, sustainable profitability 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 "Mind the Gap - How to Hack Your Unconscious Bias" – an idea stemming from her love for pottery, where shards from sunken vessels led her imagination going about the Victorian era table it might have belonged to, and getting hands in clay connected the dots to work and life – Soundari will explore what one can do to develop a mindset to EXPERIMENT, EXPLORE and be ENRICHED by the process, to go beyond the obvious and take action against unconscious bias. Soundari Mukherjea is a distinguished Business Storytelling coach, renowned for her unique ability to weave the power of storytelling into the fabric of business communication. With a diverse international portfolio spanning Hong Kong, the Middle East, and India, she excels in deepening client engagement and fostering strong relationships across various sectors, including banking, consulting, and legal firms. Her expertise in behavioral skills programs has made her a sought-after figure in professional circles. 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