In this TEDx talk, Therese Reyes, a recovering millennial reflects on the disillusionment that followed achieving her dream. She explores the confusion and existential crisis that can emerge after "success," and shares her journey toward rediscovering purpose and joy in a slower, more intentional life. Through lessons learned, she emphasizes the value of embracing uncertainty, pursuing hobbies, and finding contentment in the everyday.Therese is a reporter, writer, and editor. She's currently the APAC Lead Editor for behavioral insights practice Canvas8, where she uncovers and makes sense of trends and cultural shifts. Before this, she was the culture editor of VICE Asia, where she led the team in winning a Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for Excellence in Arts & Culture Reporting in 2022. She covers global culture, K-pop, life, and mental health, among other things. She's a graduate of The University of Hong Kong's Master of Journalism program, New York University's Summer Publishing Institute, and De La Salle University-Manila. Part city girly, part cottage core, she now splits her time between Manila and Baguio.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

Clear, human-centered storytelling transforms complex technology into trusted everyday tools. Three principles—relatability, audience-specific language, and experiential learning—demonstrate how trust in innovation emerges through human connection rather than algorithms. Lara is Deloitte's first full-time Corporate Influencer and a Global Tech Influencer, opening the world of innovation and technology to a global audience. With a focus on *Tech for Good*, *Tech Translation*, and *Corporate Influencing*, she collaborates with top tech companies, including Google, AWS, NVIDIA, Apple, and SAP.As the No. 1 female LinkedIn Creator in the DACH region and the owner of Deloitte's largest LinkedIn account worldwide, Lara generates 400 million annual impressions. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Tech & AI and listed on Business Punk's Watchlist 100, she leads the conversation on how technology can drive meaningful change.Passionate about making complex tech accessible and impactful, Lara continues to inspire others to embrace innovation and leverage technology for good. ? 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 this empowering talk, Rachel LaForce unveils "The Lightning Method," a transformative four-step framework designed to help individuals identify and disrupt self-defeating patterns. Drawing from her personal journey - from chaos and addiction to clarity and purpose - Rachel illustrates how conscious choices break limiting cycles. She offers actionable strategies to cultivate self-awareness, rebuild self trust, and how to align your daily decisions for a purposeful life. With a magnetic presence both onstage and online, Rachel LaForce is a nationally recognized Comedian, Thought Leader, and Media Entrepreneur. She helps dreamers, leaders, and everyday humans live and lead with purpose. As co-founder of Skewed Orbit Studios and host of The Rachel LaForce Show (a spiritual podcast from a comedian, because healing is hilarious) she blends humor, radical honesty, and actionable insights to build authentic communities across platforms. Her viral series - including Unsolicited Advice and Millennial Trauma - have garnered millions of views and a following of over 80,000. A former Second City performer with television credits like HBO and Hulu, Rachel now leads a multi-platform media company reaching over 1.5 million, while championing growth, creativity, and conscious leadership in the digital age. 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 ihrem TEDx Talk zeigt die 13-jährige Mia Uhlir, wie Lesen unser Gehirn, unsere Empathie und unser Selbstverständnis verändert – und warum jedes Buch eine Einladung ist, uns selbst neu zu entdecken. Mia Uhlir ist 13 Jahre alt und lebt mit ihrem Bruder und ihren Eltern in Oberösterreich. Schon ganz früh hat sie die Liebe zum Lesen entdeckt. Außerdem hält sich Mia gern in der Natur auf und singt für ihr Leben gern. 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

Vito è studente-lavoratore in Discipline delle Arti Visive, racconta come a 33 anni abbia sfidato le proprie convinzioni limitanti e deciso di “ricominciare” l’università, dimostrando che non è mai troppo tardi per reinventarsi, crescere e riscrivere la propria storia. Vito Petrone è uno studente e designer con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel settore creativo, ma la sua storia va oltre la carriera. A 33 anni, ha deciso di riprendere il suo cammino verso la crescita personale, iscrivendosi al corso di laurea in *Discipline delle Arti Visive, della Musica e dello Spettacolo* presso l’Università di Salerno. Ora, al terzo anno, ha superato aspettative e sfide, dimostrando che l’età non è un limite all’apprendimento. 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

Fatima racconta la sua esperienza di adozione per sfidare i pregiudizi: attraverso il suo primo ricordo, le emozioni provate, gli stereotipi superati e la scelta consapevole dell’amore quotidiano, dimostra che la famiglia si costruisce con cura e sostegno, non con il DNA. Oltre il cognome, l’adozione diventa un atto di profondo affetto e speranza, non una “seconda scelta”. Fatima nasce nel 1998 a Skaciai, un piccolo villaggio della Lituania, e cresce in un orfanotrofio, dove affronta traumi e difficoltà. Ma la sua forza interiore non si spezza. A soli 8 anni, la sua vita prende una svolta: viene adottata da una famiglia italiana ad Agropoli, dove, nonostante le sfide di adattamento e il bullismo, riesce a costruire una nuova vita grazie all'amore e al sostegno della sua nuova famiglia.Oggi, laureanda in biologia e impegnata nella ricerca, Fatima è anche fondatrice di AdoptLife, il primo magazine italiano dedicato all’adozione e all'affido. Su TikTok e Instagram condivide la sua storia per sensibilizzare sull'importanza dell'adozione e per offrire supporto a chi ha vissuto esperienze simili.Con il suo messaggio, Fatima ci ricorda che ogni bambino merita una famiglia amorevole e che, con il giusto supporto, è possibile superare le avversità più grandi. 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