Newborns need their mothers — but in America, most women are forced back to work just weeks after giving birth. With no federally mandated paid leave, rising childcare costs, and mounting mental health crises, the system is failing moms and children alike. Kayla Elderkin delivers a raw, personal account of how she escaped the impossible trap so many mothers face — and challenges us to question the cultural norms that call this "normal." Kayla Elderkin is a single mother who refused to choose between raising her children and providing for them. While on maternity leave, she started building a business from scratch—determined to create a life that allowed her to be both present and financially secure. Today, she’s grown a community of over 600,000 across her platforms and is on a mission to help other women do the same: stay home with their babies and still provide boldly. 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 powerful talk, Gottfried Prinz reveals three escalating signals life sends when we drift from our true path — signposts, silence phases, and crisis. Through personal story and with sharp insight, he invites us to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover purpose, before life has to shout!Gottfried Prinz is a serial entrepreneur, transformation coach, and helps people and businesses reinvent themselves. Since 2007, he has led over 80 successful corporate restructurings, built a thriving superfoods brand with Dattelbär, and coached more than 800 executives and entrepreneurs toward purposeful change. Gottfried blends sharp business acumen with deep human insight. He’s also an author, speaker, self-healer, farmer, and actor and above all, a proud father of three. His mission is to leave a meaningful mark on the world through courage, clarity, and gratitude. Whether in the boardroom or on the farm, Gottfried lives what he teaches: transformation is not just possible—it’s a practice. 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 the world isn’t ignoring you because you’re not good enough, but simply because you’re not being seen?In this inspiring talk, Edward Asare shares his journey from being the quiet boy almost forgotten to becoming a digital storyteller and marketer. He reveals how visibility—not just talent—creates opportunities in today’s world, and why showing up online with consistency and authenticity can transform your life.Through practical lessons on building a digital presence and personal reflections on rejection, resilience, and growth, Edward shows that in the digital age, being seen is just as important as being skilled. Edward Asare is a celebrated marketing communication professional, PR expert, andblogger passionate about storytelling and youth empowerment. He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana and an MA in Digital Communication Management from UPSA. With career roots at TV3, Edward has worked with top brands like UBA Ghana, and now Enterprise Insurance. He's a fellow of the AGYLE 2023 program in Berlin, where he connects with African and German innovators for digital transformation. Named Digital Influencer (2020) and Marketing Professional of the Year (2021). As a board member of Ennobled Foundation, he champions education, youth empowerment, and personal development through storytelling, mentorship, and strategic digital engagement. 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

Everyone hates innovation, at least until it becomes impossible to live without. In this talk, Gov Daswani explores the psychology of rejection and acceptance, showing how products like GCash and M-Pesa demonstrate that success is not only about invention, but about creating urgency. His insight is clear: innovation thrives when it addresses today’s frustrations, not just tomorrow’s possibilities. Gov Daswani is an accomplished innovation strategist and the pioneer behind "Cognitive-Innovation," a methodology that transforms how companies turn ideas into effective action. As the Chief Innovation Officer at Vessel Group since 2017, he has been instrumental in guiding businesses across various high-impact industries toward market adoption and growth in early-stage economies. 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

重型摇滚乐，并不是主流市场的宠儿，但它有自己的坚持。 常焕然Aaron，一位独立重型摇滚乐队的贝斯手，用自己的经历讲述了摇滚乐的精神、重型音乐的吸引力，以及小众乐队在夹缝中生存的现状。 他理解自己玩的摇滚是：真实、自由、写给自己听的歌。 摇滚乐不一定要迎合大众，但一定得忠于自己。 独立乐队贝斯手 理想主义的自我救赎 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

你听过《帝女花》吗？ 粤剧，这门被誉为“南国红豆”的传统艺术，正经历一场青春化的“变形记”。 粤剧演员朱红星，从粤语的九声六调到粤剧的四功五法，细腻解读粤剧的唱念做打与呼吸技巧，分享如何用现代视角赋予粤剧全新生命力。 守正创新，让粤剧焕发青春风采！ 粤剧演员 粤剧青春化践行者 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