Beats have always been Sia's playground. As a dancer and creator, she lives in rhythm. She believed life, like creation, would always hand her the perfect moment to step in. Until the day it all went offbeat: She was asked to jump off a bridge. In that moment, everything she trusted about timing collapsed. And then she realized: that perfect beat will always come around, but creation doesn’t wait. Life doesn’t wait. You either step in, or you stay behind. So here’s the riddle: if the beat will always return, why do we wait for it? Sia lives with an open sketchbook, endlessly curious and endlessly creating. A lover of art in all its raw and refined forms, she collects stories the way some collect souvenirs: through paintings, conversations, and quiet observations. She finds her truest expression in classical dance, where discipline flows seamlessly into creativity. Insatiably curious, she wants to try and do everything at least once, believing each experience leaves behind a color worth keeping. She thrives where rules loosen just enough to let beauty breathe. For Sia, the best truths aren’t found in answers; they’re hiding in the space between certainty and chance. 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 TEDxOldHickory talk, Rachael Lewis shares her journey from teacher to thriving hairstylist, revealing how rejecting complacency and embracing bold, uncomfortable change can lead to joy and fulfillment. Her message challenges us to stop settling for “fine” and instead ask the big questions that open the door to a vibrant, purpose-filled life. Rachael Lewis is a hair artist and owner of Honey+Sage Salon in Hermitage, TN. A former middle school teacher, literacy specialist, adoptive parent, retail manager, and once-aspiring attorney, she reinvented her life in 2021 by pursuing cosmetology. Originally from western Kentucky, she holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and Murray State University. Now living in Mount Juliet with her husband, mom, four kids, bonus kid, and 14 animals, Rachael thrives on Diet Coke, family time, reading, being near water, and watching her kids, pets, and plants grow. A recovering perfectionist and people pleaser, she’s now boldly chasing her own dreams—no apologies. She hopes to be remembered for her laughter, gumption, wit, and love for others. Before she kicks the bucket, she wants to travel the world, get scuba certified, become a beekeeper, and maybe hold hands with an otter. 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

Raúl Romero nos invita a detenernos en medio del vértigo cotidiano para reconectar con lo esencial. Consciente de que vivimos en piloto automático, plantea la importancia de hacer una pausa, escuchar genuinamente al otro y observarnos con claridad. Lejos de significar rendición, detenerse se convierte en un acto transformador: soltar inercias, cuestionar viejos hábitos y elegir de manera consciente desde un nuevo lugar. Una propuesta radical y necesaria para reencontrarnos con lo que realmente importa. Raúl Romero Havaux es consultor organizacional con más de 20 años de experiencia impulsando el desempeño de empresas globales en diversas industrias. Especialista en cultura y estrategia, facilita la colaboración de equipos ejecutivos para lograr resultados sostenibles y con propósito. Como socio de Integralis Consulting Group, ha liderado procesos de transformación en corporativos medianos y grandes, ayudándolos a reconectar con su propósito, definir estrategias claras y fortalecer su cultura organizacional. Su enfoque combina prácticas de gestión tradicionales con modelos innovadores y sistémicos, utilizando el marco integral y herramientas de evaluación a nivel individual, de equipo y organizacional. Además, asesora a líderes de nivel C en liderazgo, alineación estratégica y desarrollo organizacional. 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 an era of snap judgments, Marco shares his thoughts on how curiosity is a necessary safeguard for expression and creativity. He challenges us to look beyond those headlines designed to grab our attention and to question why people express certain ideas online. 《令人心动的Offer》历届最年轻参赛者 伦敦政治经济学院法学本科一等荣誉毕业生 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

你是“i人”还是“艺人”？武星，一个害怕镜头却敢于追逐热爱的歌手，用“中二”脑洞对抗世界的严肃。 在这个总是要求我们合群的世界，他分享了如何勇敢做自己，如何找到属于自己的时区：中二不是缺点，而是热爱的延伸。 只要保持好奇，每个人都可以在自己的小角落闪闪发光。 音乐唱作人 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 obsessed with technology, disruption, and the race to automate, we risk forgetting the one force that has always driven real progress - people. This talk explores why the future of work, leadership, and society will not be defined by machines alone, but by the choices, empathy, and creativity of humans. Drawing from experiences of building HR Sangam, a community of minds, and leading transformations in business, the talk reminds us that the next big thing isn’t a gadget or an algorithm - it’s us. Shashi is a dynamic, high energy HR leader blending strategy and execution with over 23 years of experience in managing global workforces across BPO, BFSI, Retail, Automobile, IT Services, Edtech, Consulting and Start-ups in organisations like ABN AMRO Bank, Reliance Retail, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, TVS & Sons among others. Ran a successful start-up offering Fractional HR Consulting & Advisory services working extensively with start-up founders and CXOs on transformational journeys. As the founder & convenor of HR Sangam, Shashi is an avid networker and the curator of various HR community initiatives. Outside of work, he pursues interests in spirituality, books and travel His active pro-bono engagements include teaching HR at B schools, speaking in various industry and academic forums, mentoring of young HR professionals and Coaching Start-up founders Recipient of various awards for performance, excellence and leadership from past employers and industry bodies. 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