When stress builds up, a loyal companion can offer quiet comfort. A dog’s presence, energy, and unconditional love bring peace and clarity in moments of overwhelm. Mynor Soto is an enthusiastic, cheerful, and positive seventeen-year-old boy who discovered that sometimes, all you need is a gentle push, whether it comes from a big hand or a small paw. He hopes to share his experiences and inspire others to let that big or small support into their lives. 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

黄凯的30年人生，从破碎的原生家庭到清华法学院的录取通知书，看似是一场“努力逆袭”的励志故事，但在那些荣耀背后，是他一次次跌入谷底、满身伤痕爬起来的挣扎。 父母的缺席、命运的嘲弄、无数个深夜的绝望，都让他险些放弃一切。但支撑他穿越这些黑暗的，是那份毫无保留地相信自己的信念。 这种信念不是一句口号，而是一盏微光，照亮了他每一次濒临崩溃的时刻，带他一步步走出命运的泥沼，拥抱属于自己的光明。 《令人心动的offer5》节目嘉宾 清华大学法律硕士 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

在桌游中，身份的甲胄被卸下，人与人之间可以直面彼此最真实的内心。 童宇翔通过自己的经历，分享桌游如何通过角色重置与公平规则，帮助我们短暂摆脱社会身份的束缚，构建一个“去标签化”的社交乌托邦。 也是在桌游中，我们重新认识自己，也重新发现他人，让沟通回归纯粹与真实。 盒拍桌游工作室主理人 跨境电商品牌Wydr Studios联合创始人 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

The speaker’s talk is a deeply personal story of transformation, resilience, and purpose. She recounts her journey from a chess champion to a corporate professional and finally an entrepreneur in Ayurveda. Using chess as a metaphor for life, she highlights how every phase, even pauses and setbacks, can become opportunities for reinvention. A career break once seen as a weakness became her strength, leading her to rediscover purpose and found a brand born from empathy and a vision to make Ayurveda globally relevant. Through her story, she shares four truths: start before you’re ready, treat reinvention as a daily decision, embrace discomfort for growth, and become your authentic self. Comparing life to a chessboard, she concludes that while everyone has the same pieces, true transformation lies in how boldly we choose to play our next move With a background rooted in human resources, corporate strategy, and a personal commitment to wellness, she brings a unique blend of people-centered leadership and strategic insight. Lessons learned in HR and as both a chess player and coach have sharpened her focus on resilience, adaptability, and foresight. Today, as the founder of LIFE PURIFIED, she's channeling these experiences into building an Ayurvedic personal care brand that’s all about authenticity, well-being, and lasting impact. Each step, whether in corporate settings or on the chessboard, has deepened her vision for creating something meaningful 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

Explores how setbacks and uncertainties can catalyze personal and professional growth when met with courage, curiosity, and continuous learning. Isac emphasizes that success is rarely linear, it’s shaped by how one responds to rejection, change, and loss. He advocates embracing failure as feedback and disruption as an invitation to evolve beyond comfort zones. Central to his message is the idea that one’s starting point doesn’t define their potential; instead, commitment, work ethic, and purpose do. Reinvention, he suggests, is not a one-time event but a lifelong process of growth and self-discovery. Isac urges individuals to “build their brand before they start working,” nurture excellence daily, and measure success through impact rather than mere metrics. He encourages young adults to believe in their dreams, professionals to view setbacks as new beginnings, and leaders to prioritize resilience and curiosity over perfection. His closing call — “Be Extraordinary!” — reinforces that ordinary people become extraordinary by consistently adding “extra” focus, integrity, and purpose to everything they do Mathew has 33+ years of diverse industry expertise spanning Finance, Operations, Customer Services. Unique combination of managing business & coaching experience. Cross-functional expertise in Operations Excellence, Value-Added Services & managing large global teams. An entrepreneur for 15+ years, he has worked with 300+ clients & 3000+ coaching hours. His belief: a meaningful life is built on balance across 4 verticals: Personal. Professional. Social. Spiritual. His purpose: IMPACT - empowering organisations, professionals to scale & achieve sustainable growth. 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

One can “reinvent the status quo” in adoption by shifting the narrative from charity or obligation to empathy and equality. Historically, adoption was shaped by social, political, or practical motives—rarely centered on the child’s welfare. Over time, perceptions have evolved, yet biases persist, often portraying adoption as a noble act or a solution to infertility rather than as a legitimate way to build families. Reinvention calls for a mindset grounded in openness, inclusion, and acceptance—where language and attitudes reflect respect and normalcy. By making adoption child-centric, society can move beyond outdated notions of pity or pride and focus on belonging and love. Embracing this transformation means redefining adoption as not “giving” or “taking” a child, but joining lives through empathy and shared humanity—a true reinvention of the status quo. Gayatri Abraham completed her M.Sc. in Family Therapy and Counselling, and specialised courses such as Basic Skills in Counselling, Couple and Family Counselling, and Child and Adolescent Therapy. Gayatri Abraham is passionate about adoption and runs an NGO in the adoption space. The NGO supports and helps couples and individuals navigate through the adoption journey – from dealing with infertility and loss, to preparing them to make an informed decision on adoption as an alternative route to expanding families.She is an avid reader and nature/wildlife buff. For her, self- healing begins when one is attuned to nature within and outside of oneself. 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