In this powerful TEDx talk, Andy McAleese shares how journalling became his lifeline after a series of life-altering events. His talk asks, how do you cope when your whole world is turned upside down? Andy faced the sudden loss of his 18-year career in senior management in the insurance industry and underwent unexpected open-heart surgery, both within the span of a few weeks. He explores how to cope when life ambushes you with seismic shifts, sharing a surprisingly simple yet profound tool: journalling. Drawing on ancient practices and his own journey of recovery, Andy shows how writing can help process trauma, gain clarity, and build resilience. This talk offers practical insights for anyone facing major life transitions, unexpected challenges, or personal setbacks, demonstrating that even small, consistent practices can empower us to survive and ultimately thrive through the storms of life Andy is an actuary and executive coach with over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, including senior leadership roles. He combines his professional background with lived experience of mental health challenges, to champion more open conversations about wellbeing at work. He was named "Most Inspiring Senior Leader" by This Can Happen, recognising his commitment to building healthier, more sustainable ways of working. 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

Want to feel comfortable and confident in your own body? Then this TEDx talk is for you. In it, Tigz Rice challenges society’s narrow and unattainable definitions of beauty and encourages us to embrace our authentic selves. She explores how the fashion industry and media create impossible standards, leaving many feeling uncomfortable, inadequate, or pressured to constantly conform. Tigz argues that as a beautifully diverse species, it is genetically impossible for most of us to achieve the trending body type of the day, so why are we obsessed with trying? Through her talk, Tigz inspires viewers to celebrate self-acceptance, challenge unrealistic beauty standards, and embrace the masterpiece they already are, showing that empowerment comes from valuing and loving your own body rather than chasing fleeting ideals. Tigz Rice is an empowerment photographer, videographer and content creator. She has an extensive background in burlesque and boudoir photography. She helps others reconnect with their bodies and feel empowered, confident and unapologetically present. Tigz was listed in the Top 40 Digital Women To Watch in 2021, shortlisted for Digital Creator of the Year in 2022, and was listed in Entrepreneur’s top 100 female entrepreneurs of 2023 and a finalist for Digital Woman Of The Year 2025. Her book STRIP/TEASE won bronze in the 2020 Independent Publishing Awards 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

Have you ever watched your portfolio go all the WAY UP and ALL the WAY DOWN? This financial rubbernecking whiplash isn't the market's fault; it's the human emotions of fear, greed, euphoria and panic that drives poor investor decisions. In his TEDx talk, Johnny "Krypto" reveals the human emotions you experience during the market price action that traps investors and shares TWO crucial rules—including the need to have pre-set exit plans—to help you avoid these pitfalls and master your emotions, putting you in the best position to achieve financial success in the market. This talk is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. www.Merlincrypto.com; X=@johnnykrypto00; You Tube= @Merlincrypto and @GoodEveningCrypto#CryptoPsychology #EmotionalInvesting #FearAndGreed #TradingMindset #BitcoinAnalysis #CryptoTips #InvestmentStrategy #PersonalFinance #TEDxTalks #CryptoMarket #Crypto #StockMarketPsychology #JohnnyKrypto #TradingDiscipline #FinancialFreedom #CoachJV #3TAcademy #Money #Investing #BTC #XRP #ETH #GEC #Fintech #Finance #TEDxCincinnati #TEDxspeaker #johnnykrypto Johnny “Krypto” Michael: CEO, MerlinCrypto.com A visionary leader and technical innovator, Johnny is the CEO of Merlin, a powerful crypto portfolio tracker designed to empower and protect investors from their own emotions.Merlin solves the investor's greatest challenge: emotional control. The app helps people by allowing them to safely track & see all their crypto in one secure and simple to use dashboard. Merlin also features a built-in Exit Strategy tool for building profit plans and provides text alerts when it's time to sell. This helps remove the human emotions of fear and greed so you can take profits along the way up and avoid being a "rubbernecker"—watching gains turn into devastating losses on the way down.Johnny is here to share the crucial rules to master your mindset, create your plan and put yourself in the best position to achieve financial success using crypto tracking software tools like Merlin, the Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto! www.merlincrypto.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

Mark Lenhard will propose a transformative shift in understanding what it means to “age successfully.” Moving beyond the traditional quantitative markers of senior healthcare, Mark will emphasize the importance of qualitative aspects of quality of life. He will explore how both traditional and unexpected partners can collaborate with senior living providers to reframe aging as a positive, natural experience. By taking a “hopefully contrarian” approach to questioning and re-examining traditional methods, this presentation will chart a course towards innovative practices that challenge stereotypes and create an environment where aspiration for life can continue at any age. With nearly 30 years of experience in senior living, Mark Lenhard is a dedicated servant leader committed to the ministry of caring for others. His extensive leadership and management background includes multi-site senior living operations, financial oversight, fundraising, project development, strategic planning, team building, and public policy.Mark Lenhard was appointed President & CEO of United Methodist Communities (UMC), a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider serving NJ seniors and their families, in 2022. Prior to joining the UMC team, Mark served as President & CEO of The Wesleyan in Georgetown, Texas. Mark has held various volunteer leadership roles with local chambers of commerce, advisory boards, and industry groups such as Leading Age Texas. Additionally, he has been a panelist and presenter for LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware and LeadingAge National conferences.Mark has been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) since 1996. 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

Through years of empathy, academic leadership, and self-reflection, Daniela has learned that personal growth is the foundation of meaningful impact. She brings strategy, science, and purpose to every space she leads, viewing knowledge not just as a tool, but as a responsibility to face the world’s challenges with clarity and courage. Daniela Amperez has learned that real impact starts from within. This belief has been strengthened through years of empathy, self-reflection, and academic leadership. As the CEO of a sustainable startup, a math tutor, and an advocate for youth voice through her podcast, she dedicates her time to helping others grow. She aims to gain the education and experience necessary to address global issues with knowledge, strategy, and compassion. 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

When Tom and Emily Whitehead step onto the TEDx stage, they bring more than a story, they bring a revolution in hope, healing, and human resilience. At age five, Emily was a joyful, healthy child. But when she was diagnosed with leukemia, her family was thrust into a battle they never expected. After enduring 22 months of failed chemotherapy and facing the end of all options, Emily became the first pediatric patient in the world to receive CAR-T cell therapy, a groundbreaking, experimental treatment that brought her into remission in just 23 days. But this talk isn’t about the miracle of the cure alone, it’s about what came after. Together, Tom and Emily recount their journey through isolation, heartbreak, innovation, and ultimately, advocacy. Tom, a journeyman lineman turned nonprofit co-founder, shares the emotional depths of a father who refused to give up. Emily, now a vibrant young woman thriving beyond cancer, speaks with clarity and conviction about reclaiming her voice and finding purpose in the aftermath of survival. Through their deeply personal narrative, the Whiteheads inspire audiences to believe in the power of science, the necessity of equitable access to advanced therapies, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child. They illuminate why advocacy isn’t just a choice — it’s a calling. Their story reminds us all: when one life is saved, the journey doesn’t end — it ignites a mission to save countless more. Emily- Co-founder of the Emily Whitehead Foundation, patient advocate, University of Pennsylvania college student, 3 time cancer survivor and the first pediatric patient in the world to have her immune system trained to beat her cancer.Tom Whitehead is a keynote speaker, author, and journeyman lineman for an energy company. He is also the proud father of Emily and the co-founder of the Emily Whitehead Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer immunotherapy research. Tom, his wife Kari, and their daughter Emily founded the Emily Whitehead Foundation to share their story and support families facing pediatric cancer. At age five, Emily was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia that did not respond to standard treatments. As a last resort, she was enrolled in a groundbreaking clinical trial and became the first pediatric patient in the world to receive CAR T-cell therapy. The treatment was a success—Emily has been cancer-free for over 12 years and is now considered cured. 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