Tokenized communities redefine how we belong online and expand how the industry views tokenization beyond finance. In this inspiring TEDx talk, Zach Hammond, also known as Zen Lounge, explores the next era of web 3 and is tokenizing community and culture keeping ownership belonging in the people who create it. This talk is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.sigmaonxrpl.com cozyoncoreum.com zenlounge.org linktr.ee/zenloungecollective#TokenizedCommunities #Web3 #DigitalOwnership #CreatorEconomy #BlockchainTechnology #DecentralizedCommunities #DigitalCulture #CommunityEmpowerment #ZenLounge #TEDxCincinnati #TEDx Zach is a community builder, influencer & educator turned web3 developer & consultant. Revolutionising the game, he blends bold ideas & cutting edge technology, to tokenize communities, art & culture, redefining the way communities move seamlessly between real & digital worlds.Always a trailblazer, he has influenced trends & built communities since high school & was awarded best of Las Vegas for community music events in 2016. He has been recognized & endorsed by some of the biggest foundations & names in the industry.With a following, he is paving the way in tokenization of communities, he is the number one validator on Coreum & brainchild behind the Sigma NFT collection & Sigma XRPL vegas after party bringing web 3 culture to real life & most recently launched the number one meme/ movement project on Coreum cozy. He is in many ecosystems: sigmaonxrpl.com cozyoncoreum.com zenlounge.org linktr.ee/zenloungecollective 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 joy wasn’t something to chase, but a tool you could activate anytime? In The Joy Algorithm, Allegra Cohen reveals how filtering for micro-JOYS® can reset your energy, strengthen your mindset, and reconnect you to what matters most. Joy isn’t a reward; it’s the resource that helps us survive and keep going, no matter what life brings. Dedicated to Sheinelle Jones: who shows us that choosing joy, even in grief, is the bravest act of love.www.allegracohen.com IG: @allegracohen https://www.linkedin.com/in/allegracohen/ https://www.facebook.com/allegracohen#TheJoyAlgorithm, #MicroJOYS, #JoyMindset, #FromStressToJoy, #ResetYourEnergy, #ModernWellbeing, #ChooseJoyDaily, #EmotionalResilience, #LiveBraveFeelJoy, #MindfulMomentsMatter #TEDxCincinnati #TEDx #TEDxtalk Allegra Cohen is the Chief Joy Officer and Founder of BRAVE LIFE™, where she empowers people of all ages to cultivate self-reliant joy, confidence, and resilience through her signature micro-JOYS® method. She is an award-winning film producer, voiceover artist, author of Your Playbook for Living a BRAVE LIFE™, and creator of the Brave Life™ Toolkit for middle schoolers. As a leading speaker for the U.S. Navy’s Warrior Toughness Initiative, Allegra guides service members in tapping into imagination, renewal, and connection. She has been featured as a joy expert on morning news shows and was honored with GlamourGals’ Inspiration Award for empowering women nationwide. A thriver with Crohn’s Disease, Allegra shares contagious energy and practical tools to help her clients stress less, play more, and lead braver, lighter lives. Allegra’s greatest joy is her family—married to David, proud mommy to Aston, and bonus mom to Jacob and Eden. Learn more at www.allegracohen.com | IG: @allegracohen. 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

Eugene Shatsman reveals the Opportunity Mining Framework —a powerful mindset for finding hidden potential in business, marketing, and everyday life. Drawing from his journey from scarcity in 1990s Moscow to helping thousands of entrepreneurs achieve success, he shares a three-step process to spot, explore, and unlock opportunity in any situation. This talk will inspire you to see every challenge, conversation, and ordinary moment as a spark for growth and lasting impact. nationalstrategic.com Eugene Shatsman is a nationally recognized marketing and business growth strategist, keynote speaker, author, and the Managing Partner at National Strategic Group. He has helped thousands of medical and professional practices develop data-driven growth systems that attract patients, increase revenue, and scale sustainably. With a background in both strategy and behavioral marketing, Eugene specializes in building predictable engines of profit and performance that combine human insight with measurable results. As host of the Power Hour podcast, he’s known for making complex marketing concepts clear, practical, and actionable—helping entrepreneurs and teams turn everyday challenges into opportunities for breakthrough growth. nationalstrategic.com 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 everything holding you back isn’t the world—but the snow globe you’ve been trapped inside? Sonya McDonald dares viewers to rise above overwhelm, burnout, and chronic illness, shatter the illusion, and step into resilience, freedom, and an unapologetic, unshakable life. https://www.sonyamcdonald.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-mcdonald-rn-bsn-bcc-7786521b9/ https://www.facebook.com/sonya.mcdonald.96 https://www.instagram.com/sonyamcdonald_/ https://www.youtube.com/@sonyamcdonald11#Unshakable #IgniteReset #Resilience #Freedom #Breakthrough #ChronicIllness #Burnout #ShatterTheSnowGlobe #ShatterTheIllusion #LiveUnshakable #FaceYourFears #RiseAboveOverwhelm #TEDxCincinnati #BreakFree #UnapologeticLife #TEDxCincinnati #TEDx #TEDxtalk Sonya McDonald is an international best-selling author of Unshakable: Unlocking Your Blueprint to Living Well Despite Limitations and a Board-Certified Transformational Life Coach. She created the Energy Intelligence Method, a 9-Pillar Blueprint helping others love themselves beyond limitations and live unshakable. Drawing from her journey with chronic illness and resilience, Sonya empowers people to rise above fear, perfection, and burnout to embrace authenticity, courage, and compassion. With over 30 years as a Registered Nurse, she inspires others to live fully, lead with heart, and find strength in vulnerability. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their energy, rewrite their story, and rise into their best selves. Her work will be featured on PBS’s Recipe for Wellness, Season 2, airing nationwide soon. Connect: https://www.sonyamcdonald.com | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-mcdonald-rn-bsn-bcc-7786521b9/ | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonyamcdonald11 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

Mistakes are not signs of failure, but powerful lessons in disguise. Each misstep reveals what learning truly means: growth through reflection, resilience, and persistence. Layna shares how embracing our errors transforms the way we learn, helping us build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Layna Cordón is someone who appreciates the value of science and the arts as tools for changing society. She is a science and literature student at IGA School and will be a physics student in the future. She looks forward to encouraging others to pursue their passions without pressure or prejudice. 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

Life, like chess, is shaped by small moves. Each decision, quiet or bold, can shift the entire game. And while strategy matters, so does joy. We learn that the purpose isn’t just to win, it’s to develop critical thinking to live fully, one thoughtful move at a time. Elías Zepeda is a 19-year-old who is witty, kind, and enthusiastic. His sole purpose in life is to enjoy it. Throughout his experiences, he seeks to share his worldview and opinions, as well as the idea that small decisions can have a huge impact on our lives later on. 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