From boardrooms to embassies, and finally to the fields — this talk traces one man's journey through entrepreneurship, diplomacy, and ultimately, farming. In a world chasing success, he followed a deeper calling: purpose. Inspired by the philosophy of Ikigai, he now helps thousands of children reconnect with the Earth and understand the roots of sustainable living. This is a story about more than career shifts — it's about aligning passion, skill, and service to create lasting impact. M. Sesha Sai is an entrepreneur, educator, and diplomat with a diverse professional journey. He pioneered bubble-top canned water in Chennai in 1994 and collaborated with Coca-Cola in 2003 to set up Asia’s largest mineral water factory under the Kinley brand. In 2009, he was recognized as India’s top Nokia distributor.He has served as a professor at the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, focusing on marketing and rural entrepreneurship. As the founder of Farm Guru, he works to connect urban children with agriculture and sustainability.In public service, he was appointed Honorary Consul in 2007 and now serves as the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Seychelles. He is currently the Secretary General of the Consular Corps Diplomatic Association. He has delivered over 750 lectures across four countries and was honored with the Medal of Honour by the Governor of Tamil Nadu for his diplomatic service. 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 palestra explora como a educação se torna o alicerce para construir cidades mais inovadoras, justas e sustentáveis. Com uma visão voltada para inclusão e transformação digital, apresenta caminhos para preparar cidadãos capazes de enfrentar os desafios urbanos do futuro. Possui graduação em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) e atua como gestor com forte vocação para o serviço público, sendo um entusiasta da educação primária e da transformação digital. Tem se dedicado a promover iniciativas que modernizam o ensino e ampliam o acesso a oportunidades educacionais, impulsionando a inclusão e a inovação como pilares para o desenvolvimento social. 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

From a modest village to mentoring thousands of future administrators, Dr. Boominathan shares a powerful narrative on how the civil services journey is more than just an exam — it’s a mental and moral transformation. Through moving real-life stories of perseverance, failure, and purpose, this talk explores how the path to public service molds leaders who not only change their own lives, but shape the future of the nation. Boominathan Muthuramu is an educationist and Director at KingMakers IAS Academy. With a deep commitment to social justice and community development, he has been instrumental in producing over 1,000 civil servants, including IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS officers. His work has reached over five lakh youth across Tamil Nadu, raising awareness about government policies, job opportunities, and careers in State and Central Civil Services.Previously, he served as a Senior Superintending Officer in the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India, from 1999 to 2020. He specializes in subjects like Indian Economy and History, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics. His academic background includes an M.Phil. from the Centre for Research on New International Economic Order, an M.A. from DG Vaishnav College, and a B.A. from Presidency College. 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

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of diet, lifestyle, and health. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this compelling talk, the speaker draws a powerful metaphor between how we intuitively respond to loved ones' voices and how we should learn to listen to our own bodies in the same way. Our bodies are constantly “calling” us through sensations, symptoms, and feelings, yet we often ignore these messages like spam calls.The speaker shares a personal journey of finally “picking up the call” after years of depression, disordered eating, and chronic discomfort. That moment of deep listening and honest dialogue with the body became a turning point, leading to healing, improved mental and physical health, and a career as a holistic health coach.She explains how quality of life is deeply linked to how we treat and understand our bodies, especially through the twin pillars of food and movement. With over 40% of the world struggling with digestive issues and rising mental health challenges, learning how to eat and move in ways that feel good and aligned is essential.The talk emphasizes experimentation, mindfulness in eating, joyful movement, and gradual habit-building as ways to reconnect with the body and elevate well-being. Ultimately, the message is clear: by building a stronger relationship with your body, you enhance not only your personal quality of life, but also your ability to contribute positively to the world around you.Maya Carl is a certified Holistic Health Coach and has maintained a private practice, Earth Body Coaching, for 8 years. Maya is also a certified Pilates Instructor and Yoga Teacher. She has a passion for empowering people and supporting them in living their healthiest, most aligned lives. She focuses on helping people change their approach to food, their bodies, movement, stress and daily habits. By supporting and potentiating these changes, she creates safe space, accountability and support so that her clients can access, manifest and maintain their ultimate health and wellness goals. After helping hundreds of people through her workshops, one on one sessions, and group & corporate coaching, she is eager to share her message with the world. Maya feels that her true purpose is to help people reconnect with their bodies through conscious dietary, movement and lifestyle practices so that they can then help to heal themselves, each other, and the planet. 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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the brain, sound, and healing. Several claims in this talk lack scientific support. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfAttempting to quiet her own “very chatty” mind, Jacilyn Ledford found that she could use sound as a pathway to calming her thoughts. With a variety of instruments, she serves as a sound facilitator, taking those present on a journey of self-exploration and inner observation. Jacilyn Ledford is a sound healer and practitioner, certified yoga instructor, Reiki master, Vipassana meditator, ordained minister, end-of-life doula and energy guide who is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward inner exploration and peace.Passionate about holistic healing and the transformative power of sound therapy, Jacilyn has studied ancient healing traditions in India and shares the sacred practice of sound healing ceremonies in the United States and worldwide.She performs regularly in Savannah and is the owner of Wind Over Heaven, a sacred space on Tybee Island, Georgia. 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

จากการเดินทางของปลาไหลญี่ปุ่นสู่อูนางิคาบายากิบนจานอาหาร Talk นี้ชวนสำรวจความลึกของทะเล ความลับของชีวิต และบทเรียนเรื่องการกินอย่างมีหัวใจ นักวิทยาศาสตร์ทางทะเล และนักโบราณคดี ผู้มีความสนใจในเรื่องราว ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างมนุษย์ ทรัพยากรประมงและสิ่งแวดล้อมทางทะเล ที่เชื่อว่า “กระแสน้ำ” ที่เคลื่อนตัวอยู่ตลอดอย่างทะเล คือพื้นที่ ที่เชื่อมโยงระบบนิเวศ สัตว์น้ำ เเละวัฒนธรรม ของผู้คนเข้าด้วยกัน การอนุรักษ์และวิจัยไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องของวิทยาศาสตร์ เเต่คือการเข้าใจบริบทของสิ่งที่จะอนุรักษ์ผ่านศาสตร์อื่น ๆ ด้วยเช่นกัน 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