À 14 ans, Wassim se lance sur YouTube par curiosité, mais la création de contenus devient rapidement une passion. En deux ans, il réunit plus de 5 000 abonnés. Pourtant, par peur du regard des autres, il abandonne, laissant derrière lui sa communauté et mettant sa passion de côté. En 2023, il décide de reprendre avec une nouvelle approche : des vidéos d’analyse sur l’actualité du football et un podcast, "Trajectoire", où il échange avec des personnalités inspirantes qui tracent leur propre chemin. Son objectif est clair : une fois diplômé, il souhaite vivre pleinement de ses passions et assumer enfin son rôle, celui qu’il aurait toujours dû oser jouer. À 14 ans, Wassim Bouchiouane se lance sur YouTube par curiosité, mais la création de contenus devient rapidement une passion. En deux ans, il réunit plus de 5 000 abonnés. Pourtant, par peur du regard des autres, il abandonne, laissant derrière lui sa communauté et mettant sa passion de côté.En 2023, il décide de reprendre avec une nouvelle approche : des vidéos d’analyse sur l’actualité du football et un podcast, Trajectoire, où il échange avec des personnalités inspirantes qui tracent leur propre chemin.Son objectif est clair : une fois diplômé, vivre pleinement de ses passions et assumer enfin son rôle, celui qu’il aurait toujours dû oser jouer. 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

What if the way we talk about purpose is a lie?At TEDxUniversityofPretoria 2025, Leslie Moloto challenges the popular myth that purpose is something you find. Instead, he offers a fresh, physics-inspired perspective — that purpose is something you construct.Through the metaphor of vectors — representing both magnitude (our energy, talents, and passions) and direction (our values and desired impact) — Leslie explores how aligning who we are with what we want to do can turn potential into movement.Drawing from his experiences as an educator and leadership practitioner, he reminds us that purpose isn’t a moment of revelation, but a process of creation — built through small experiments, reflections, and acts of courage.This talk redefines leadership and purpose as dynamic forces that grow and evolve, showing us how to move not just forward, but forward with clarity.#TEDxUniversityofPretoria #Purpose #Leadership #Physics #Kaleidoscopic Leslie Moloto is an educator and leadership practitioner passionate about reimagining learning in Africa. With extensive experience in teaching, curriculum innovation, and design thinking, Leslie has worked with students and teachers from across the continent to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and agency. He leads initiatives that blend technology, leadership, and storytelling to cultivate future-ready leaders. Beyond the classroom, Leslie is committed to creating spaces where bold ideas and contradictions can coexist, driving meaningful conversations that inspire change. His work reflects his belief that education is not just about knowledge transfer, but about shaping societies that thrive in complexity. 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

天。坚持“五个一小时”的硬核养生：跳舞、拉琴、读书、打球、陪老伴散步，还学会了上网冲浪、喝奶茶、和年轻人聊心事！ 他说：“心不老人就不老”。他用温暖回应迷茫青年的私信，用开放拥抱每一份不同，用平等支持孙女考研追梦...王爷爷用行动证明：真正的青春，不在年龄，而在心态。 89岁退休教师，热爱舞蹈、篮球、乒乓球、二胡等多项兴趣，生活丰富多彩。退休后积极参与社区活动，并通过小红书分享日常，跨越年龄与年轻人交流，传递积极生活态度。他用行动诠释“活到老，学到老，乐到老”，展现好奇心与热爱如何让心永远年轻，激励更多人享受精彩人生。 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

What if the biggest obstacle standing in your way wasn’t anyone else but yourself? For years, I let self-doubt and the pressure to be perfect control my life, convincing myself I wasn’t good enough despite endless effort. In my talk, I’ll share how persistence, self-belief, and learning to challenge your own inner critic can transform not just grades, but your entire approach to life. Theertha Hariharan Arulmozhi is a senior in high school who enjoys writing, doing scientific research, and sharing her passions for science and writing with those around her. She also runs a nonprofit called ViviSTEM, which aims to bring STEM mentorship and resources to children living in underserved communities. She is a big believer in the importance of storytelling and the power that stories and shared experiences have to connect people to each other, and hopes that at least one life will be changed after listening to her share her story on stage today. 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

Who are you — really?In this deeply introspective TEDx talk, Tlangelani Khosa explores the complexity of identity, the stories we tell ourselves, and the quiet courage it takes to live beyond the labels society gives us. Through personal reflection and raw honesty, he challenges us to question the boxes we’ve built around our lives — the ones we think define us but often only keep us safe.This talk is a reminder that we are not tied to our labels. That we have the choice to show up anyway. And that we are allowed to not be perfect.With vulnerability and truth, Tlangelani invites us to see that self-discovery doesn’t begin when we have it all figured out — it begins when we realise we were never truly lost in the first place.#TEDxUniversityofPretoria #SelfDiscovery #Identity #PersonalGrowth #Kaleidoscopic #Authenticity Tlangelani Khosa (TK) is a purpose-driven digital creative and a dynamic storyteller whose journey is a testament to the power of faith and resilience. As a Dean's List Top-achieving Eduvos Alumni with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, he aspires to obtain an Honours Degree in Computer Science, a journey that has currently led him to the University of Pretoria. His experiences there have solidified a profound conviction about the lasting impact of student developmental spaces on his mission.As a Golden Key International Member and a recognised Elevate Africa Top `25 Speaker, TK continues to use his platform to challenge the current narrative of education and inspire others to cultivate their potential in a meaningful and impactful way. As a past Academic SRC Leader, he believes the biggest hurdle to our own future potential is our comfort with holding onto self-limiting beliefs. This conviction is what drives his aim of continuing to make a lasting, generational 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

Access is often seen in terms of education, technology, or opportunity, but what about the access to rehabilitation, redemption, and second chances? Cesiah Lopez explores the transformative impact of prison-based programs that pair incarcerated individuals with shelter animals an initiative that redefines access for both humans and animals alike. Drawing from her experience as a social work intern at the Dallas County Jail, Lopez sees firsthand how these programs can provide incarcerated individuals with access to healing, responsibility, and hope, while also giving shelter animals a chance at a new life. This topic matters because the U.S. prison system struggles with high recidivism rates and a lack of effective rehabilitation programs. By highlighting how access to meaningful connections such as those formed between inmates and animals can reduce violence, improve mental health, and lower re-incarceration rates, Lopez challenges audiences to rethink rehabilitation. This discussion is not just about prisons but about society as a whole: Who do we give second chances to, and why? Cesiah Lopez is a dedicated social work student at Texas Woman’s University and an intern with Volunteers of America at the Resolana Program, located within the Dallas County Jail. Passionate about restorative justice, Cesiah provides trauma-informed and gender-responsive support to incarcerated women, assisting with reentry case management, conducting intake assessments, and facilitating healing-centered programming. Her work places her at the intersection of advocacy, compassion, and change, where she witnesses both the challenges of incarceration and the power of second chances. Drawing from her lived experiences in the field, Cesiah is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and inspiring systemic reform. With a heart for service and a vision for hope, Cesiah uses her platform to reimagine rehabilitation through innovative, human-centered approaches--such as prison-based animal programs that transform lives on both ends of the leash. Her voice is one of empathy, action, and unwavering belief in the power of redemption. 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