Workplace cliques kill collaboration. David and Aaron reveal how hidden biases and siloed decisions sabotage team performance—and how intentional design can reverse the damage. Learn bold, practical strategies to build inclusive, high-impact cultures where connection isn’t accidental—it’s engineered. David Loya shapes people-centered organizations through HR expertise and creative leadership, guiding teams with insight, authenticity, and a passion for culture, storytelling—and the occasional Taylor Swift anthem.Aaron Hammel empowers communities by modernizing tech, fostering inclusive safety solutions, and inspiring collaboration through bold, purpose-driven leadership. 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

A comedy magician and chaos coordinator, he blends surprise, wit, and barely legal antics to create unforgettable, fast-paced shows where nothing goes as expected—and that’s exactly the point. “Just Joe” Chasney is a premier comedy magician, fusing sharp wit, real wonder, and chaotic charm into live shows that turn skeptics into believers. 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

En su charla, Gastón nos hablará sobre la importancia de la Inteligencia colectiva para transformar la realidad, la importancia de transformar nuestra realidad individual, a través del desarrollo de las competencias tales como el análisis crítico, la creatividad y la imaginación. PhD in Economics, Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence. Founder and President of Economic Trends SA and Docta Coding SA. In the TEDxUniversidad Siglo 21 talk, he will discuss the importance of collective intelligence in transforming reality — and how we can begin by transforming our own individual reality through the development of key skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and imagination. 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 captivating tale, Baba Onochie Chukwurah weaves the story of a prince who wins a princess’s hand by telling a never-ending story. Through the prince’s clever tale of ants sharing grains of corn, Baba Onochie reminds us that true wisdom isn’t just about endless words, but about the power of community, generosity, and the shared effort to uplift one another. His talk is a heartfelt call for us all to be like the ants: when one finds a way, we all share in the feast. Baba Onochie Chukwurah is a Nigerian-born musician, folklorist, and griot who carries the living legacy of African storytelling, music, and history. In 1969, he toured America with Fela Kuti as bassist on the iconic L.A. Sessions album. Today, Baba Onochie is a professor at Cal State Los Angeles, where he teaches Yoruba and Igbo language as well as African History. A master storyteller, he weaves ancestral wisdom with modern relevance, captivating audiences through music, rhythm, and parable. His life’s work—through teaching, performance, and cultural preservation—embodies the power of heritage as a tool for healing, unity, and transformation. 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

A song dedicated to Altadena after the Eaton Fire Honoré (honor- ray) is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Los Angeles.Honore’s fuses R&B, Pop, and Afrobeats that is reminiscent of his musical influences: Prince, Miguel, Tems, and Pharrell Williams.Honore has toured Internationally and has major placements in music and film.Honoré recently released his new single/ music video “Haven” which was inspired by the Altadena fires. Available now on all platforms. 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 his TEDx Talk, The Empty Chair, Abhimanyu Kanodia shares life-changing moments from his journey, using the chair as a constant metaphor for absence, growth, and rediscovery. Through his cinematic lens, he reminds us that life is a montage of memories, fleeting fragments stitched together like frames of a film. Abhimanyu Kanodia, born in Ajmer, Rajasthan, is an award-winning film director and writer. A Chartered Accountant turned filmmaker, he graduated in Film Direction from Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, in 2015. His debut short film Kathakaar, starring Piyush Mishra, achieved international acclaim as a Semi-Finalist at the 43rd Annual Student Academy Awards (Oscars 2016) and was a Finalist at the Jio Filmfare Short Film Awards . His body of work includes acclaimed films such as Main Thansu Dur Nahi, Jangle Bells, Queen of Hearts, MTV Abhineta, Tape, Sau Gram Zindagi, and the web series Firsts: Season 5 for Dice Media. His films have won over 30 awards and been officially selected at more than 65 national and international film festivals, with a combined online viewership exceeding 30 million. Abhimanyu’s first featurette documentary, MainThansu Dur Nahi (2023), on Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur, was officially selected at the prestigious 18th Mumbai International Film Festival 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