What if rethinking how we introduce ourselves is the spark we need to connect, collaborate, and lead in the age of AI? Marva Bailer makes complex things click-whether scaling a billion-dollar business or helping the next generation find their voice. A Women of Influence with 25 years in AI, cybersecurity, and global enterprise, she brings bold energy from the boardroom to the classroom. 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

: Greg shares how shifting your communication and mindset can create deeper understanding across generations and help us all build stronger personal and professional relationships Greg Singleton is a coach, speaker and generational strategist who helps individuals and organizations close the communication gaps to create clear, concise messaging - rather than chaotic or confrontational exchanges. He blends real-world experience with storytelling to inspire lasting 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

In this talk, Dr. Rita Renee challenges the status quo of DEI initiatives by advocating for a shift from checkbox diversity to true belonging, merit, and excellence. Her message is a bold call to prioritize qualifications, value diverse thought, and create spaces where everyone can rise on the strength of their contribution. Dr. Rita Renee is an international speaker, healthcare leader, and empowerment strategist who helps women “come off mute” by embracing their authentic voices with courage and clarity. She is the founder of Ultimate PowerHouse Coach. 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 a world where relentless marketing has turned our closets into battlegrounds for trends and superficial ideals, our mental health often pays the price. In this talk, marriage and family therapist Dr. Georgia Sewell explores how we can reclaim fashion as a tool for healing and identity, rather than a source of anxiety. Drawing on her research in fashion psychology and narrative inquiry, she demonstrates how reimagining our wardrobe choices as acts of self-care can empower us. Rather than being manipulated by seasonal trends, we can transform each outfit into a statement of authenticity, a personal manifesto that reflects our journey toward mental and emotional wellness. Imagine swapping out the stress of chasing fleeting trends for the joy of curating a wardrobe that celebrates your unique identity. Georgia Sewell is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and researcher exploring the intersection of identity, relationships, and appearance. Through her private practice and podcast, she works with individuals and couples to navigate self-expression, self-worth, and intimacy. Georgia’s background in fashion psychology informs her unique lens on how what we wear both reflects and shapes our inner world. She is currently completing advanced training in Internal Family Systems and developing a non-fiction book on clothing, connection and Self. Her TEDx talk invites us to reconsider fashion as more than aesthetic- seeing it instead as a language of identity within relationships. 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 your greatest strengths are hidden inside the messiest parts of your story? In this deeply personal talk, Erika Aquino reveals how owning every chapter — including struggle, labels, and uncertainty — can uncover surprising inner strengths. Through the lens of a childhood board game and hard-won insights, this talk invites us to reclaim our narrative and discover the power to live a life without limits. Over 20 years of executive leadership experience, a Master's in Communication, an MBA, and a lifelong love for words, Erika Aquino is a force to be reckoned with.Erika's background from a developing country, combined with her extensive travels, equips her with a unique global perspective. She offers fresh, grounded insights into solving the world's biggest challenges while seamlessly combining useful frameworks and data into spot-on, customized content that delivers actionable insights.As an angel investor, Erika has invested in over 15 ventures. Her portfolio spans key hubs including the Philippines, Singapore, Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, Germany, and the UK. She has a special affinity for women and minority-owned projects with high growth potential in the fields of wellness, agriculture, education, sustainability, and the future of workspaces. 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 your senses of taste, smell, and enjoyment of life are taken away by the very air you breathe? Growing up in Delhi, Ravi Kaushik had to deal with this harsh reality when his senses were taken away by chronic sinus problems brought on by air pollution. Instead of giving up, he turned his hardship into a calling, becoming an entrepreneur and aerosol scientist dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to clean air. Ravi explains the hidden science of air purification, his mistakes and successes, and how his team created a ground-breaking technology that transforms regular air conditioners into clean air systems in this stirring speech. His journey demonstrates how personal loss can lead to solutions that transform the way the world functions. It is a tale of tenacity, empathy, and inventiveness. Ravi Kaushik is the co-founder and CEO of Airth, a pioneering Indian startup that transforms ordinary air conditioners into advanced air purifiers. An alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra and IIT Bombay, specializing in environmental and aerosol engineering, Ravi was inspired by his mother’s struggle with asthma and India’s escalating air pollution crisis. His innovative, water-based purification technology offers an affordable and sustainable solution for clean indoor air. Featured on Shark Tank India (2025), Ravi and Airth gained national recognition for their mission to make healthy air accessible to all. 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