In this powerful and deeply personal talk, Emb Hashmi an award-winning BBC journalist turned entrepreneur shares how the stories we tell ourselves can limit or liberate us. Drawing on her own journey through the media and beyond, she introduces The FLIP Method: Feel it, Lift it, Inspire, Power on. A framework that helps people transform pain into purpose and setbacks into strength. Through the lens of storytelling, Emb reveals how changing your inner narrative can reshape your future, your business, and even your impact on the world. Emb Hashmi is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and founder of Storytelling for CEOs, the UK’s first tech-driven storytelling platform for leaders. With over 12 years of experience at the BBC, her work has featured across BBC News 24, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and BBC Sport, earning her a reputation for bold, compassionate storytelling.Her journalism has brought underrepresented voices to light—covering topics such as domestic abuse in Muslim communities, the hijab ban at the Paris Olympics, and the resilience of Sudanese refugees in Birmingham. Her fearless reporting has sparked debate, influenced policy, and helped connect communities with vital support networks. She has been recognised as SHE Awards Role Model of the Year and Journalist of the Year at the Pakistan Achievement Awards. utside the newsroom, Emb founded the #BREAKTHEGLASS podcast, inspiring women to speak, lead, and thrive. 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

Bara Matahari Pagi's talk was recorded at International Full Gospel Fellowship Surabaya for TEDxSurabaya. Bara Matahari Pagi, a rising 16-year-old composer from Sidoarjo, has been making waves in film, TV, and game music since starting at just 12. From scoring festival films to contributing to Sengkolo: Malam Satu Suro and collaborating with Spitfire Audio, his talent knows no bounds. In 2022, he was invited to share his inspiring journey on one of Netflix’s programs. 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

Afina Karima's talk was recorded at International Full Gospel Fellowship Surabaya for TEDxSurabaya. Meet Afina Karima, a passionate young activist dedicated to empowering youth, children, women, education, and social media. Since grade 7, she has honed her skills in public speaking and program management, creatively tackling community challenges. Afina is committed to inspiring others and driving positive change through her initiatives. 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

Muhammad Airlangga Putra Perdana's talk was recorded at International Full Gospel Fellowship Surabaya for TEDxSurabaya. Meet Muhammad Airlangga Putra Perdana, an active student advocating for youth aspirations. With experience in various youth initiatives aimed at enhancing human resources, he embraces challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm. Driven by a passion for learning, Airlangga sees every new opportunity as a stepping stone toward a brighter future. 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

Sharada Phadke a spirited 5th-grade student is passionate about Kathak and has performed on various stages, both solo and in groups. Sharada gave a popular TED-Ed talk at her school and enjoys table tennis, solving puzzles like Rubik’s Cube and Sudoku, and reading novels. Coming from a family of environmental activists, she has a strong sense of environmental responsibility and is growing into a confident, creative, and conscious young learner. She carries the legacy forward with her mother Mohini Acharya and Grand father Vaman Acharya. Vaman Acharya, a visionary environmentalist began his journey with waste management venture decades ago. Their fresh ideas transformed waste into sustainable action through entrepreneurship and community engagement. Together, they represent three generations united by one mission - to redefine how India sees waste. Their story iroof that real change begins at home, powered by shared purpose and everyday action. This is not just a talk — it’s an inspiring call for all of us to think, act, and build a cleaner tomorrow. #SDGs #WetWaste #Waste #WasteManagement 5 Grade StudentThis 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

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfDriven by her passion for empowering student engineers, Renita D’Souza has been a pivotal force behind Formula Bharat — India’s foremost engineering motorsport competition inspired by Formula Student. In this talk, she explores how experiential learning platforms like Formula Bharat cultivate resilience, and adaptability in young individuals, enabling them to navigate unexpected crises and embrace failure as a stepping stone to innovation. Renita Dsouza is the organizer of Formula Bharat, South Asia's Official Formula Student Event. She plays a key role in fostering industry-academia collaboration and creating opportunities for young engineers to gain hands-on experience in motorsport and technology. Her work focuses on advancing innovation, education, and professional development within the engineering student ecosystem. 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

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of diet, lifestyle, and disease. Claims around mindset and cancer lack legitimate scientific support and may be stigmatizing to some viewers. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if your wealth wasn’t measured by your bank account, but by your wellbeing?In this deeply reflective and visionary talk, entrepreneur and storyteller Danielle Leslie shares how a life-changing health scare led her to redefine what it means to be truly wealthy. After discovering a rapidly growing breast tumor, Danielle began to see the connection between her stress, her body, and her beliefs realizing that her cells were simply following the instructions she gave them.Through that awakening, she created a new definition of success. With clarity and grounded wisdom, Danielle introduces three powerful laws to help us align our health, purpose, and prosperity.Watch this talk to discover how changing your beliefs can change your biology and why true wealth begins within. Danielle Leslie is a visionary entrepreneur and transformative educator. She’s given education a new face and model—empowering everyday people to create online courses that reach and teach communities seeking belonging and solutions. Forbes named her "The Millionaire Maker" for creating a movement of first-generation millionaires, proving that teaching online is one of the highest-paying paths today. Afrotech recognized her as a unicorn as she grew her online course business to $20M in five years as a solo, bootstrapped founder. Born in Inglewood, California, Danielle is the eldest daughter of a Panamanian mother, Jamaican father, and American stepfather, who instilled kindness, grit, and intellectual curiosity. She studied Rhetoric at UC Berkeley, immersing herself in Silicon Valley’s startup culture and founding her first company in 2010 to help young entrepreneurs build brands and movements online. She launched her first online course in 2012 and later became employee #27 at Udemy. In 2016, she founded Culture Add Labs where she’s helped CEOs, thought leaders, and everyday experts launch courses that change lives. Her flagship program Course From Scratch has served over 10,000 members. Through 100+ live masterclasses, she reached 100,000 people worldwide, giving them permission to believe, bet on, and be themselves. Her podcast showcased guests discussing: What happens when we embody our past, present, and future selves now? In December 2024, Danielle underwent a mastectomy after an aggressive benign breast tumor. That experience led to a new mission: WELLTH is the new wealth. She coined the term wellth in 2021 to demonstrate that true wealth is created from our well-being and the well-being of the world. A pioneering investor in Yuga Labs and Carry, she’s been a sought-after speaker at Meta, Raytheon, SXSW, Afrotech, and more. She publishes her WELLTH newsletter to over 100,000 subscribers, inspiring a global audience to embrace well-being and wealth for 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

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfFrom organizing a lake cleanup at 15 to building a nationwide environmental movement, this talk shares a journey of transforming small actions into lasting impact. It highlights the importance of moving beyond short-term fixes toward sustainable, eco-friendly solutions. By encouraging innovation, supporting green startups, and inspiring students to think sustainably, the talk reminds us that the path to progress begins when we choose the ECO way. Vishal Raj, TVSM, is a 27-year-old environmental leader, entrepreneur, and climate action advocate, best known as the Founder and Chairman of the Environment Conserving Organisation (E.C.O). Starting his environmental journey at the age of 14, Vishal officially established E.C.O. in 2014, transforming it from a small student eco-club into one of India’s most dynamic youth-led environmental NGOs. With a professional background as a SAP FICO Consultant at Accenture for five years, he now leads Mohan Raj Co. as its Managing Director, focusing on building sustainable alternatives and climate-conscious businesses. A recipient of the ‘Special Achiever Award’ from GITAM University, Vishal is widely recognized for his oratory skills, grassroots leadership, and ability to mobilize youth for environmental causes. He has been featured across various national and international media platforms, podcasts, and climate forums. 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

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat does “good trouble” look like in your neighborhood?In this moving and community-rooted talk, Yaritza Gonzalez, civic leader and co-founder of the ING Fellowship, shares how one local tradition the posada became a symbol of belonging, resilience, and collective power. Raised in Inglewood, a city often misrepresented in headlines, Yaritza weaves her family’s immigrant story with the fight to keep her community whole amid gentrification and displacement.Through storytelling, humor, and heartfelt reflection, she reveals how culture can be an act of resistance and how joy, music, and unity can fuel meaningful change. Yaritza shows that the most powerful way to liberate globally is to organize locally.Watch this talk to be reminded that when we show up for one another, we build more than movements we build home. Yaritza A. Gonzalez Rodriguez (she/her/ella) was born and raised in Inglewood, CA to Mexican immigrants from Guadalajara, Jalisco, and is a proud role model to her two younger sisters. Yaritza earned her BA in Geography with a minor in Public Policy from Dartmouth College and MPP from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. She currently works as a Policy Manager at the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN-LA) in Los Angeles, CA, where she advocates for immigrant rights at the federal, state, and local level. Yaritza is also the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the ING Fellowship, whose goal is to inspire, nurture and guide young people in Inglewood, CA, to organize, mobilize and address different issues that affect the Inglewood community. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and running throughout Los Angeles with her husky: Oreo. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation, suicide and other traumatic experiences, which some viewers may find upsetting. Please seek professional help if you or a loved one is struggling and do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice. Contents only represent the speaker’s personal views and understanding of trauma, emotional well-being, and related interventions. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfMore first responders die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty — a devastating truth that remains largely hidden behind the walls of silence and stigma. Drawing from over two decades as a firefighter and paramedic, Morgan Englund shares his personal journey through trauma, loss, and recovery, and reveals what he discovered around a simple campfire that could save countless lives. His message is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for change: the way to heal is not through silence, but through connection. Morgan Englund is a former actor best known as Dylan Lewis on CBS’s Guiding Light, who spent two decades as a firefighter/paramedic with the Los Angeles City Fire Department. After walking away from that career burned out and disillusioned, he now speaks and writes about mental health, trauma, and healing—especially within the first responder community.A single father who raised two kids on his own, Morgan blends lived experience with tools like sound therapy, vagus nerve regulation, and inner child work. His message is rooted in integrity, vulnerability, and a deep belief: healing ourselves is how we help heal the 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