In his TEDxWilmingtonSalon talk, Dr. Matt Markel reveals a surprising key to building happier employees and more resilient organizations: talking about money. With clarity and insight, he makes the case for integrating financial education into the workplace—not just as a benefit, but as a strategic driver of performance, well-being, and retention. This talk is a win-win blueprint for leaders who want their people and their companies to thrive. Dr. Matt Markel is a visionary technologist, entrepreneur, and author with a track record of leadership across the defense and commercial tech sectors. As CTO of Epirus Inc., he leads cutting-edge innovation to protect global security, and previously served as CEO of Spartan Radar, advancing autonomous vehicle technology. A former VP at Waymo and Ghost Autonomy, Matt helped develop world-class radar systems, including the industry’s most sensitive automotive imaging radar. He is the author of Radar for Fully Autonomous Driving and co-founder of Red Advantage Management. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Markel simplifies complex tech to inspire action and transform the future of mobility and national defense. 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

Do you remember being more creative as a young person? Are you still as imaginative as you were back then? Esther takes us on a journey of understanding the power of Imagination. She shares insights on how imagination truly is a valuable currency in the relationship between thought and reality and how best we can retain it. She does not just speak about it in theory but shares moments in her life that have been actualised after believing in what she visualised in her mind.  Esther Chungu Nyathando is a gospel singer and media personality who uses her platform to spread messages of faith, hope, and empowerment. Beyond music, Esther advocates for children’s and women’s issues, often engaging in motivational speaking and media work. She has worked as a friend of UNICEF and is a UN Zambia supporter of the SDGs, specifically under SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). Her artistry blends traditional Zambian sounds with contemporary gospel, making her a prominent voice in Zambia’s modern Christian music scene. 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

Have you ever heard of menstruation leave? In this talk, behavioural science researcher Bwalya Chirwa unpacks the discourse on menstrual leave, a policy implemented by only a handful of countries. Bwalya shares insights from her research into the varying ways that companies and women in the workplace handle menstruation. Bwalya Chirwa leads participatory research and designs social behaviour change programmes around the world, tackling challenges from gender equity, immunisation uptake to organisational culture. Her work focuses on translating complex insights into practical tools and inclusive systems that work for the people they’re designed to serve. Bwalya brings clarity, care, and a drive to deliver change that lasts. 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

Pendo Manjele shares her lived experience as a woman in tech, confronting the gap between promises of inclusion and everyday realities.She explores how AI, trained on biased data, built by non-diverse teams, and deployed without accountability, is already shaping critical life decisions in hiring, credit, and healthcare. If left unchecked, it risks reinforcing the very inequalities we aim to dismantle. This TEDx Talk is a call to action: for women to lead, for men to become allies, and for leaders to design inclusive systems. The future won’t be fair by default. It must be fair by design. Pendo Manjele is a co-founder of Ubuntu AI, a grassroots initiative that aims to advance machine learning in Zambia and make AI more accessible to broader communities. She is driven to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Pendo believes in the power of community and is committed to creating spaces where innovation, equity, and opportunity thrive. 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

Why do we lie about money—even in love? Norah Chanda Kalaluka uncovers the hidden crisis of financial infidelity in relationships. Drawing from real-life stories and her work as a former banker and financial coach, Norah explores how silence, shame, and fear around money are breaking trust and costing lives. Whether you’re single, married, or on the way to commitment, this TEDx talk is your invitation to start the money conversation that could protect and even transform your relationship. Norah Chanda Kalaluka is a seasoned financial educator, life coach, and Couples Financial Bliss Coach with decades of experience in the banking industry and in marriage. Drawing from her personal and professional journey, she empowers couples to build strong financial foundations rooted in trust, transparency, and behavioural transformation. A certified life coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, Norah integrates mindset work with practical money management tools to help couples navigate financial infidelity, money personalities, and legacy planning. She is the creator of the Couples Financial Toolkit and a passionate advocate for generational wealth building in families. 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

By using a Quit to Win strategy you can define your own success. You just have to assess your path, decide what’s right for you, and pivot toward the best things possible. podcast host & coach and public speaker from New York City, based in North Central New Jersey. With a diverse background as a news-radio personality, public relations specialist, and experienced home buyer and seller, Kathryn brings a unique perspective to her coaching and speaking engagements. Her TEDx talk, "The Art of Strategic Quitting: Redefining Quitting as a Framework for Success," draws from both her personal and professional experiences to challenge conventional wisdom around quitting. Kat advocates for quitting as a strategic decision—a powerful tool for growth, success, and fulfillment. With her wealth of expertise and engaging communication style, Kat is passionate about inspiring audiences to view quitting not as failure, but as a purposeful step toward achieving greater success. 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