Could ancient mariners have crossed the Atlantic 2,000 years before Columbus? Join Sheimaa El Oubari on her jaw-dropping journey across the ocean aboard a replica of a 600 B.C. Phoenician ship. This daring expedition explores one of history's greatest mysteries—did the Phoenicians reach the Americas? Discover powerful lessons in courage, ancient navigation, and cross-cultural connection in this unforgettable adventure.Keywords/Tags to include: Phoenician expedition, ancient navigation, Sheimaa El Oubari, transatlantic journey, ancient history, Phoenicians before Columbus Expedition, did Phoenicians discover America, Columbus myth, ancient seafaring, historical mysteries, replica ship, maritime archaeology, experimental archeology. Sheimaa El Oubari is a communications specialist and cultural entrepreneur with over a decade of experience advancing cultural, educational, and development initiatives in Lebanon. In 2013, she founded Achillea, a Beirut-based cultural events company committed to supporting emerging Lebanese artists and promoting intercultural dialogue. Achillea has brought internationally acclaimed artists—such as Jordi Savall—to Lebanese audiences, while creating platforms for local talent to thrive. Sheimaa holds a Master’s degree in French Literature from the Sorbonne. In 2019, she joined the Phoenicians Before Columbus expedition as a volunteer crew member, contributing to the successful transatlantic crossing aboard a replica of a 600 B.C. Phoenician vessel, an initiative aimed at highlighting Lebanon’s historical legacy on the global stage. As a mother and committed advocate for sustainable development, Sheimaa brings a grounded, human-centered perspective to all her work. 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 her talk, Charlotte Errico explores how Monopoly reveals that success often comes from data-driven decisions rather than instinct, challenging the common belief that trusting your gut leads to the best outcomes. Charlotte is a high school freshman with a passion for mathematics, board games, and logical problem-solving. When she's not exploring new strategies in her favorite games, Charlotte can be found golfing, shopping, cooking, playing the guitar, or spending time with friends. Her TED-Ed Talk stems from a childhood memory of playing Monopoly with her brother, where she discovered that the game’s best strategies defy common sense. Through her engaging insights, Charlotte shows how Monopoly reveals broader lessons about decision-making in life, encouraging us to embrace reason, strategy, and thoughtful planning over impulsive choices. 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 the phrase “pulling a cat’s tail”? Or “keeping a goldfish”?Cantonese expressions like these are full of playfulness, history, and cultural flavor. As a voice actress and language enthusiast, Angeline shows us how these sayings can spice up conversations and create connections across generations. By diving into the art of Cantonese slang— she will reveal the impact on identity and bridging cultures. For Angeline Yu, voice dubbing represents a unique art form. It involves the expression of emotions, celebrates the beauty of Cantonese, and is everywhere from cinematic experiences to public announcements.Angeline’s journey began a decade ago with a voice dubbing course at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. In 2021, her talent was recognized when she was chosen as a finalist in a dubbing reality show on TVB. Since then she has worked on numerous projects from movies to TV commercials.Angeline's passion for voice acting extends beyond her own performance. She is a dedicated educator who has taught over 300 students, and in the summer of 2024 hosted a popup programme that facilitated teens to teach dubbing to adults over 50.Through her work, Angeline aims to preserve the vibrancy of Cantonese, and highlight the irreplaceable human element of voice acting, and its ability to evoke emotions and connect with audiences. 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

Bir bilginin hayatımızda ne kadar işe yarayabileceğini öğrendiğimiz bir konuşma. Serdar Kılıç, 1969’da Sivas Şarkışla’da doğdu. ODTÜ’de Jeoloji Mühendisliği eğitimi aldıktan sonra Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bölümü’nden mezun oldu. Spor Organizasyonu ve Yönetimi alanında yüksek lisans yaptı; egzersiz fizyolojisi, sporcu beslenmesi ve sağlığı üzerine sertifikalar aldı. Spor kariyerine çocuk yaşta mukavemet kayağıyla başladı, izcilik, kampçılık ve dağcılık eğitimleri aldı. Türkiye’yi Eco Challenge, Camel Trophy, Dünya Navigasyon Şampiyonası gibi yarışmalarda temsil etti. 2008’de “İçimdeki Doğa” ile televizyon kariyerine başladı; NTV ve TRT’de doğa temalı birçok program hazırladı. Bu programlarda doğada hayatta kalma, sade yaşam ve doğayla uyum konularını işledi. Ayrıca “Uyanış: Büyük Selçuklu” dizisinde Sultan Alparslan rolüyle oyunculuk yaptı. Doğa ve insan ilişkisini anlattığı “Doğaya Dönüş” adlı bir kitabı bulunmaktadır 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

Street Art is a reminder of graffiti’s revolutionary expression and is a locally accessible practice that has the unlimited power to illustrate the vibrant belonging of our ancestry, existence, and just futures. This talk is an hommage to Rixy’s Roxbury neighborhood and offers an interdisciplinary lens on Street Art, redefining private and public walls as a raw form of social justice, spatial awareness, and self exploration that creates and recenters safe third spaces for people that disrupts the insitutional walls, systemic injustice, and communal divide so that we can spiritually “see” more for ourselves. Rixy is an Interdisciplinary Street Artist who stylizes the intersection of feminism, spirituality, and social justice in and around her Latinx Caribbean contemporary diaspora. The experimental nature of her worldbuilding is a call to animate the beauty of resilience in our cultures through imaginative projects such as paintings, sculptures, public art, and immersive installations, built on a foundation of sustainable access. Rixy’s work reconstructs the vibrant beauty in global narratives to activate inclusive third spaces between private and public walls. Through this framework, ""Cúcala"" was created, a neon story world that directly bridges our practice in social equity, identity, and empowerment. 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 deep reflection on how our pasts influences the way we nurture others. This talk emphasizes the need to confront personal emotional wounds in order to parent with intention , break harmful cycles , and raise emotionally intelligent future generations Dr. Fathima Saheer is a pediatrician and TEDx speaker dedicated to empowering parents through evidence-based guidance on child development and positive parenting. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to holistic child wellness, she bridges the gap between medical expertise and everyday parenting challenges. Dr. Fathima actively engages with a broad audience on social media, offering insights and support to help families raise thriving children. 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