Journalist Sophia Alexandra Hall's TEDx talk is a powerful invitation to read the news critically. She explores the challenges of journalism and the danger of simplified news stories. In today’s media, sensational narratives are often taken at face value, shared quickly, believed instantly and rarely questioned. But behind every headline is a more complex human reality. Drawing on her journalistic experience and as someone with lived experience of the care system, Sophia reveals how stories shape public perception and why misrepresentation has real consequences for marginalised communities. She challenges us to look beyond clickbait, slow down our assumptions and seek the full truth of stories. Sophia Alexandra Hall is Deputy Digital Editor at Big Issue. A proud care experienced journalist, she writes across social affairs and politics, while also investigating underreported issues prevalent in her community. Sophia is a regular commentator on various platforms including Sky News’ Morning Paper Review. She is a University of Oxford graduate and achieved a gold-standard NCTJ Multimedia Diploma from News Associates. 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 does it mean to truly heal, not just individually, but as a community? Dail Chambers has an answer that’s both creative and radical. A mother, artist, organizer, and healer-farmer, she weaves trauma-informed care with art, history, and intergenerational connection. Her work, featured on PBS, St. Louis Public Radio, and BBC Arts Hour, pushes us to rethink health as something we build together. Dail Chambers is a multidisciplinary visual artist, creative consultant, and grower whose work explores genealogy, women’s narratives, and social-environmental art. Based on Osage/Illini land in St. Louis, Missouri, her practice weaves together food systems, pollinators, and intergenerational knowledge rooted in place and community.A homeschooling mother, doula, and teaching artist, Dail has developed curricula for global audiences and earned fellowships and awards across the US She is the founder of Yeyo Arts Collective, which has supported the creative empowerment of women and families since 2010.As director of Coahoma Orchards Community Research Institute, Dail leads a grower-led approach to social science and agriculture. Her work has been featured in initiatives like Women's Earth Alliance, Urban Bush Women, and the National Women's Caucus for Art. She is also an arts appraiser, writer, and seed saver—nurturing blackberries, peaches, and bee balm as part of her life practice. 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 we stop calling someone by their name? In this talk, Jiadong reveals how the loss of names erases people from systems, relationships, and even their own sense of self. From the homeless under a Shenzhen bridge to fading ancestral names in a Yellow River village, this is a journey into identity, recognition, and the power of remembering. UNESCO项目深圳中学发起人与领导者 “深圳无家可归者调查与支持”项目主导者 青年跨学科研究者 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

From new trends to scrolling day in and day out, our world is fast-paced. Every post we share, like and comment on curates our digital identity that we all display. Is this our true identity or a carefully tailored mask that we share online? Does this hide our true personality as we try to conform to dynamic social media standards? In this talk, we will discover where to draw the line between true identity and inauthenticity in a world of digital extremes, and how it often fades by following the ever-changing world around us. Let us explore the hidden story behind your profile picture. Arrian Kumar thrives on creativity, curiosity, and finding new ways to challenge conventional thinking with a special interest in economics 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

Passionate about business, innovation, and global dialogue, I strive to connect ideas with real-world impact. I believe in transforming challenges into opportunities, fostering collaboration across cultures, and inspiring others to think boldly, act purposefully, and create solutions that drive meaningful and lasting change in communities worldwide. Arhaan is a 17 year old entrepreneur passionate about business, culture, and global dialogue. He connects ideas with people, values thoughtful leadership, and works to create meaningful impact through collaboration. 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

This talk explores how our perception of success shapes the way we live, learn, and make choices. From classrooms to careers, we often treat success as something to chase, a grade, a title, a win, but what if we’ve been measuring it the wrong way? Through personal stories of leadership, innovation, and failure, Arhaan challenges the audience to rethink what achievement really means and how redefining success might just change the way we live. Arhaan Chokshy is a Year 13 student in Dubai who thrives at the intersection of engineering, design, and entrepreneurship. Outside the workshop, he’s an avid photographer and polo player, and he loves building with others: turning rough ideas into elegant, collaborative solutions. Recent highlights include racing at the H2 Grand Prix World Finals, placing top five nationally in 4x4 in Schools, and having his photography published in magazines. 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