What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life are hidden inside one simple word—yes?In this inspiring TEDxAlabaster Talk, Dr. Nikki Zeigler reveals how the quiet, often uncomfortable decision to say "yes" can transform not only your life but also the lives of countless others. With raw honesty and powerful storytelling, she shares how imperfect yeses—like hosting her first women's business event despite low ticket sales—created ripples that reached further than she could imagine.From the coach who launched her first program to the friend who hosted a small brunch, Dr. Zeigler illustrates how courage in small beginnings sparks movements, partnerships, and life-changing impact. Fear may whisper doubts, but action silences it.Discover the ripple effect of courage, leadership, and resilience. Learn why your yes is the permission someone else is waiting for, and how your decisions can create waves of influence you may never fully see.Watch now to embrace your courage and say yes anyway. Dr. Nikki Zeigler is a Master Visibility Expert, Pastor, Publisher, and International Speaker Coach committed to helping Christian women dominate in business and ministry. As the Founder of The Herpreneur Network International, she has built a global sisterhood rooted in faith, leadership, and collaboration. She is also the President of Life Christian College, where she trains and certifies future coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurs. Dr. Zeigler is the creative mind behind the iSpeakHER Tote Collection, the Ultimate Christian Business Planner, and the host of the global Convo Christian Talk Show, airing to over 300 million viewers. A multiple-time Amazon Bestselling Author, she uses her platforms to empower women to boldly embrace their God-given assignments. Dr. Zeigler pastors alongside her husband, Bishop Jerimiah Zeigler, at Destiny Word Christian Center in Montgomery, Alabama. She lives by one mission: to make faith, purpose, and visibility collide for Kingdom impact. 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

"De kracht van vriendelijkheid" De wereld vriendelijker maken: iets wat hard nodig is. Want open je social media of kijk het nieuws en je wordt geconfronteerd met haat, vooroordelen en verdeeldheid. Annabel spoort haar Squadmembers vanuit het hele land aan om, d.m.v. laagdrempelige challenges, iets liefs te doen voor een ander. Van het doneren van boeken aan gevluchte kinderen en het schrijven van kerstkaarten voor ouderen tot het geven van complimenten aan vreemden op straat. De belangrijkste les? Een klein gebaar kan al een groot verschil maken. Glimlach gegarandeerd! :) "De kracht van vriendelijkheid"De wereld vriendelijker maken: iets wat hard nodig is. Want open je social media of kijk het nieuws en je wordt geconfronteerd met haat, vooroordelen en verdeeldheid. Annabel spoort haar Squadmembers vanuit het hele land aan om, d.m.v. laagdrempelige challenges, iets liefs te doen voor een ander. Van het doneren van boeken aan gevluchte kinderen en het schrijven van kerstkaarten voor ouderen tot het geven van complimenten aan vreemden op straat. De belangrijkste les? Een klein gebaar kan al een groot verschil maken. Glimlach gegarandeerd! :) 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 happens when the final whistle blows—and the game doesn't call you back?For athletes, the end of a career isn't just about leaving the field—it's about losing a structured identity that shaped discipline, emotional regulation, and purpose. In this powerful TEDxAlabaster talk, E. Josiah Kenty explores what really happens when sports, the "parent" that raised so many athletes, is suddenly gone.This talk challenges the idea of a "Plan B" after sports and reframes the transition as something deeper than a career change. With raw personal stories of injury, leadership, and resilience, E. Josiah reveals why athletes—and anyone who has lost a central identity—must learn not to replace the game, but to translate its spirit into new arenas of life.If you've ever wondered what comes after the game, or struggled with letting go of something that defined you, this talk offers a new perspective and language for the journey forward.Watch now to discover how athletes can live the spirit of the sport forever—without ever needing to play again.#AthleteIdentity #LifeAfterSports #TEDx #TEDxAlabaster #EJosiah E. Josiah Kenty is a former Division I athlete who turned his toughest injury — and toughest life pivot — into a platform for change. After battling back from devastating knee injuries at Murray State University, E. Josiah realized that the real championship wasn’t on the field — it was off it. Today, he’s a 2x award-winning educator, dynamic speaker, and the author of OVERTIME, where he teaches athletes how to build real success after the final whistle. With partnerships ranging from Walmart to universities nationwide, E. Josiah empowers a generation to own their story beyond the jersey. As Founder of his own brand and Lead Facilitator for the Financial Freedom Project, he’s on a mission to embed leadership, resilience, and financial literacy into the next wave of champions. His message is simple but unapologetic: the scoreboard doesn’t define you — your next move does. 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

The Secret of Transferable Skill Sets RevealedThe past, present, and future are all integral to who you are, and it's time to connect the wires in your brain in the right way. Don't walk through life passively; channel what you already know into fuel for chasing the life that you want. Through consistency and a meticulous process, open your mind up to the possibility of training your brain to tackle life in a brand new approach. Genie is a senior at Valencia High School with a passion for exploring the intersection of business, economics, and psychology. Outside of school, she loves indulging in opportunities such as research positions and internships to expand her skill set. She is dedicated to advocating for socio-economic equality in organizations such as the California Association of Student Councils, along with analyzing research at the USC Los Angeles Behavioral Economics Laboratory. Genie has a deep commitment to reshaping business practices to prioritize integrity, responsibility, and sustainable growth. In the future, she will be pursuing economics and statistics as her major in college. Through her dedication to combining the insights from economics and her personal experiences, Genie Tang is determined to drive change in both social reform and the business world. 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

Through his personal story during an international work trip, Steven Stumph revealed the fear and inner conflict of having to conceal his true identity to ensure safety. He illustrated how queer professionals often “code-switch” - altering language, behavior, even appearance to survive in workplaces where authenticity could cost one’s career or freedom. Steven outlined four common strategies: selective concealment, identity separation, communication and appearance shifts, and prioritizing work over self. His message is: to go all the way in a global career requires more than skill; it calls for a fairer world and organizations that truly listen, empathize, and create space for authenticity. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Steven Stumph is a former collegiate athlete at the University of Southern California. Steven has a passion for traveling, taking him to all 50 U.S. states and over 126 countries.His time as an admission counselor and recruitment manager at USC has taken him to over 20 countries to speak and learn from people of varying backgrounds. Over the past three years, Steven has worked on his Doctorate of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership at the University of Southern California.With over a decade of experience in academic innovation, DEI, and gerontology, Steven uses storytelling, scholarship, and grand narratives to challenge how we define professionalism, identity, and belonging. As a queer higher ed leader and advocate for older adults, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, he amplifies the narratives of professionals navigating visibility, and those that must conceal their authentic identities. 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

Πόσες όψεις μπορεί να έχει ένας άνθρωπος; Στην ομιλία του, ο Μανόλης Θεοδωράκης μας ταξιδεύει από την προσωπική του πορεία και τις καλλιτεχνικές του αναζητήσεις, μέχρι τις πιο κρυφές πλευρές της ταυτότητας και του προσανατολισμού. Με θάρρος και ειλικρίνεια, μιλά για την αποδοχή, την ελευθερία και την ανάγκη εκπαίδευσης σε μια κοινωνία που συχνά φοβάται το διαφορετικό. O Μανόλης Θεοδωράκης σπούδασε υποκριτική στην Ανωτέρα Δραματική Σχολή «Ίασμος» του Βασίλη Διαμαντόπουλου και τζαζ χορό στο «Jacob’s Pillow» στην Βοστώνη με υποτροφία. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλές θεατρικές/musical παραστάσεις καθώς επίσης και σε παραστάσεις σύγχρονου χορού. Κατά τη διάρκεια της καριέρας του έχει συνεργαστεί με καταξιωμένους σκηνοθέτες και χορογράφους.«Το τροπικό πουλί» είναι ένας μουσικός θεατρικός μονόλογος που έγραψε, σκηνοθέτησε και ερμήνευσε ο ίδιος. Επιπλέον, έχει επιμεληθεί την κινησιολογία και τις χορογραφίες σε θεατρικές παραστάσεις, ενώ ασχολείται και με την κατασκευή θεατρικών κοστουμιών και την τέχνη του make-up.Τα τελευταία χρόνια επίσης, δραστηριοποιείται επαγγελματικά και με το Drag Performance, κάνοντας shows σε μουσικές και θεατρικές σκηνές μέσα από την drag περσόνα του, Mary Sunshine. 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