You can’t force growth - neither in plants nor in people. Sarita Tripathy shares the story of a young woman’s healing journey, revealing how transformation doesn’t always come from hustle but from slowing down, listening, and reconnecting with yourself. Sarita Tripathy is a seasoned Life Transformation Mentor and founder of Mighty Manifestations, she brings 19 years of experience in the IT industry and over two years of transformational guidance. She empowers working professionals to overcome emotional struggles and realign their lives through self-love, manifestation, and NLP-based practices. Her integrative method uniquely combines Ho’oponopono, Graphotherapy, and mindset reprogramming to heal relationships, boost self-worth, and ignite career breakthroughs. With a deep belief in human potential, her mission is clear and compelling: “You were never meant to just survive. You were born to transform.” She is committed to helping others create lives filled with purpose, power, and peace. 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

À l'aide d'une carte symbolique, Mounia BENCHEKROUN illustre comment oser être soi peut nous faire sortir du chemin qui était tracé pour nous. Une exploration touchante de la découverte de soi et de la confiance en ses propres choix. Diplômée de l’ESSEC, Mounia Benchekroun évolue pendant presque 10 ans dans le secteur financier, notamment au sein de Bank of Ireland, dont elle devient en 2009 la directrice générale en France. En 2013, elle décide de tout plaquer et de se mettre à son compte en tant que coach. En s'appuyant fortement sur son expérienc, elle accompagne alors les entrepreneurs et dirigeants, que ce soit dans le repositionnement de leur entreprise ou encore dans leur transition de carrière et de vie. 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

Many young people fear death—but few are ever taught how to face it. In this talk, the speaker explores how silence and avoidance shape our experiences with grief. Drawing from personal loss and her research on teen mental health, she proposes a creative solution: a game that transforms grief into remembrance. Designed with the help of AI, her project invites players to reflect, remember, and say farewell with love—turning the pixel world into a place of healing. Jane is a student from Shanghai, China, who enjoys working with numbers, logic, and structured thinking. She won a gold award in Math League and has achieved outstanding results in IGCSE Mathematics ahead of schedule. Beyond equations, she applies her analytical mindset to explore complex emotional topics—such as teen grief and mental health. Through two months of psychological research and regular participation in youth psychology salons, Jane began reimagining how we talk about death. In her TED Talk, she combines logic and empathy to design a game that helps young people face loss—and remember with love. 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

We call all learn to think like artists. Curiosity is the seed of creativity, the ability to think without barriers. Opportunity cost is not trivial, it is central to the creative process that unlocks potential and is the catalyst for vision and fresh thinking. Exploration and freedom of expression makes all people better able to improve and communicate. The capacity to respond with creativity to the unexpected and the unknown. We should all learn to think like an artist. Dr. Margaret Heffernan is an acclaimed author, BBC broadcaster, and Professor of Practice at the University of Bath. A former CEO of several tech media companies in the U.S., she has been recognised as one of the !Top 100 Media Executives” by The Hollywood Reporter. Her six bestselling books explore intersection of business, leadership, and human behaviour and have been described as "meticulously researched, universally relevant and hard to fault," with The Financial Times naming one as !one of the most important business books of the decade.”Her latest book, Embracing Uncertainty (2025), presents a powerful case for the vital integration of the arts into all aspects of our lives fostering creativity, innovation, and resilience—arguing that in an unpredictable world, integrating art into life has never been more essential to our future. 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

SalutBrian présente une méthode en quatre étapes pour oser faire le premier pas. Dans son TEDx Talk, il détaille comment surmonter l'hésitation et passer à l'action avec des stratégies claires et accessibles. Une approche pratique pour transformer l'incertitude en opportunités concrètes. À 22 ans, Brian, alias SalutBrian, est un jeune créateur de contenu français. Depuis trois ans, il a fait des réseaux sociaux son métier. Suivi par plus de 200 000 personnes sur Instagram, il partage sur ses différentes plateformes, il partage avec ses abonnés (211k sur Instagram) ses bons plans, allant des logements à coûts réduits aux sorties culturelles gratuites en passant par des friperies et adresses à Paris, en cherchant toujours à faciliter la vie des étudiants. Récemment, il a lancé Salut C’est Nous, un média destiné à inspirer et encourager les projets, en mettant en avant des exemples motivants pour inciter à se lancer. 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

This talk shares the speaker's inspiring journey of overcoming early menopause, personal trauma, and a stroke to find healing and wholeness. After a health crisis in her 20s and being dismissed by multiple doctors, she was finally diagnosed with menopause at 27, which sparked a decades-long journey centered on what she calls the “Five F’s”: forgiveness, family, fitness, friends, and faith. She reflected on the emotional pain of unintentionally neglecting her daughter, the loss of her beloved grandfather, and how high-intensity fitness routines worsened her health. Sandra emphasized the power of surrounding yourself with supportive people and choosing faith over fear, especially after a stroke diagnosis threatened her future. Refusing to accept limitations, she relied on her belief, transformed her lifestyle, and even entered the Miss Universe competition at age 53, placing in the top 5. Her talk encourages self-love as the ultimate form of healing and reminds us that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.Dr. Sandra Swaby is a trailblazing physician turned cosmetic surgeon, celebrated for her commitment to empowering self-confidence and holistic wellness. As the Chief Surgeon of Harmony Health Cosmetic Clinic in Jamaica and founder of Zen Oasis anti-aging spa, she champions a philosophy of beauty rooted in mindfulness and self-love. Known as "The Queen of Body Positivity," Dr. Swaby has spent over a decade transforming lives and inspiring others to embrace self-care.Her influence extends globally through workshops, conferences, and a strong social media presence, including the “SelfCare is SelfLove” conference. Notably, she made history as the first contestant over 50 to place in the top five at the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant.Dr. Swaby’s dedication to personal growth and balance as a wife, mother, and advocate for emotional and physical well-being makes her a beacon of resilience and transformation, inspiring audiences worldwide. 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