What if the bravest thing you could do was simply open up? Tyrone Ponggun explores how vulnerability transforms relationships and how choosing connection over self-protection can quietly but profoundly change the course of your life. Ty is a psychology student and storyteller whose work explores the science and soul of human connection. After years of hiding his identity, Ty embarked on a solo journey across the world that taught him how vulnerability can heal disconnection. Today, he combines personal experience with psychological research to reveal how authenticity, courage, and love can quite literally keep us alive — reminding us that connection isn’t just what heals us, it’s what makes us human. 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

Scars do not symbolise weakness, they prove you survived a battle. Wen Bao shares a deeply personal journey through depression, revealing how confronting mental health struggles became a source of resilience, hope, and a renewed commitment to life. Wen Bao is a pre-service teacher who has discovered that she has a strong passion for teaching and learning. Her own journey hasn't been easy as she has been through many distressing and uncomfortable situations where she has had to confront her own demons. However, in her long-lasting battle she has found her voice and discovered that she is more courageous and resilient than she ever imagined. She aims to share her own story and experiences to assure others that they are not alone in their battles and that recovery is a journey worth beginning. This is her point of no return that she would like to share with others. 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 happens when being yourself is not quiet, but collective and unapologetic? Katherine Hudson explores the power of the Wear It Purple movement, showing how solidarity, community, and living at full volume create change that no one voice could achieve alone. Katherine Hudson is a culture change specialist, researcher, and activist dedicated to inclusion and social impact. As a high school student, she co-founded Wear It Purple, now a national movement supporting LGBTIQA+ youth. She has since led cultural transformation projects across sectors including government, banking, and manufacturing. Currently completing a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney, Katherine researches trade unions’ responses to technology change. A TEDxYouth speaker and award-winning advocate, she has been recognised for her leadership in diversity and community building. Katherine combines rigour, empathy, and creativity to drive collective action. 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

作为一名当代首饰艺术家，通过观察和思考土著人的身体装饰，王克震获得了设计制作的灵感，并呼吁所有人：我们应该学习原始人，学习他们，如同先祖一样，用手边能够使用的几乎所有材料去制作东西，佩戴、装饰、表达、彰显，做一群最摩登的原始人。 王克震是一位杰出的手工艺艺术家和独立策展人，现任南京艺术学院现代手工艺中心主任、副教授。他毕业于南京艺术学院装饰艺术设计专业，后获英国伯明翰大学首饰与银器设计硕士，并在中国美术学院获得博士学位。作为艺术家，王克震在十余年的创作生涯中不断求新求变，积极参与中外展览，其作品被英国V&A博物馆、中国工艺美术博物馆等知名机构收藏，曾斩获英国金匠协会最高奖等多项荣誉。他的艺术风格融合中西传统，强调材料革命和观念表达，将首饰从单纯装饰转化为承载社会评论的独立媒介。作为策展人，他主持了“非匠”中国当代手工艺展、“它山”中国当代首饰展等国际项目，推动当代手工艺与首饰领域的创新对话。永不满足的好奇心和跨界精神，从驻地艺术家到教育者，使王克震像“摩登原始人”般连接传统与未来，激发人们重新审视日常物件的深层意义。 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 falling behind is not failure but a signal? Adam El-Masri reframes comparison as a teacher, showing how jealousy and discomfort can reveal what we need to learn and become the very forces that propel us forward. Adam El-Masri is an entrepreneur and student leader passionate about redefining how we measure progress in a world obsessed with speed. Having built and led ventures that have generated over $48 million in revenue for clients, he brings experience in growth, innovation, and leadership. Adam's work explores how the balance between comparison, competition, and creativity shapes human potential – challenging traditional ideas of success and inspiring others to pursue progress on their own terms. 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

“自信”是中小学生和低年级大学生中常见的动力源，但当你要从优秀升级为卓越，动力系统也要升级，这时应该怎么应对？积极心理学家黄臻一直工作在第一线，从给清华本科生的心理辅导实践中总结出了她“宏愿、接纳承诺、焦点解决” 崭新的三层的动力框架。 黄臻是一位积极心理学家，曾任清华大学社会科学学院积极心理学研究中心学术组负责人和中国科学院心理研究所行为重点实验室博士后、中科院儿童非智力因素教育研究项目负责人。在温暖的实践导向和跨界创新指引下，她将积极心理学与AI心理学的前沿科研成果应用于针对高潜力学生的全人教育，在清华探索学生的成长思维等品质培育，启发学生在当下AI时代解锁自身的独特力量。她像一位“心灵工程师”般，帮助人们从有限中绽放光辉。 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

Dezzie's presentation takes on a journey of self love while embracing the current social norms that often deter us from seeing the beauty in our stories, our struggles and ourselves. This lively presentation ends with a powerful and memorable original musical selection written by Dezzie which is sure to encourage everyone who listens. With an illustrious voice & soulful lyrics Desiree Dezzie Neal distinguished herself as a trendsetter on the gospel music scene in 2002. Dezzie is now gracing the airwaves of Reach Gospel Radio 97.1 FM as a daily evening drive Jock and a force to be reckoned with. Dezzie's list of accolades also includes, Gospel Ambassador for the Philadelphia Chapter of Philadelphia's 100 Most Influential Black Women. Since completing her degree in Human Services and Psychology, Dezzie has shifted her focus to providing private emotional wellness consultant to artists who present the need for her services. Dezzie's greatest accomplishment is being the mother of 2 amazing demonstrations of grace, her daughters. Dezzie's infectious personality is the same both on and off stage.Her sole desire is to gracefully accept the next assignment from God and add her twist and flare to it "to make it do what it do" as she loves to put it. Dezzie's future endeavors include sharing her life by releasing a novel. 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 “Blue Is Not Better,” Forbes Riley reflects on a childhood social experiment that revealed how quickly prejudice can be taught—and how deeply it can shape a lifetime.Through powerful personal stories spanning classrooms, campuses, families, and communities, she challenges us to dismantle labels and embrace diversity not as division, but as a mosaic that makes us stronger together. Forbes Riley is an award-winning television host, entrepreneur, & transformational speaker, best known as the “Queen of Pitch.” With more than $2.5 billion in product sales across home shopping networks and infomercials, she has become a pioneer in the art of persuasive communication. Her signature programs have helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs master the power of messaging, boost confidence & turn ideas into profitable businesses. A bestselling author and National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee, Forbes is also the inventor of the SpinGym®, a revolutionary fitness product. Her journey from personal adversity and self-doubt to business success and stage influence—embodies the philosophy she now teaches: success begins the moment you decide to flip the switch. Whether she's speaking on stage, leading high-impact trainings, or mentoring the next wave of thought leaders, Forbes empowers people to step into their greatness, own their voice, and create a life of lasting legacy. 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 brings reflection on why failure matters and how accepting it helps us act, grow, and keep moving forward. 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 Murilo is an Year 10 student at Maple Bear Ribeirão Preto. 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 his talk, Pedro explores what it means to be an entrepreneur, from taking risks and planning products to embracing failure and fueling innovation. 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 Pedro is an Year 8 student at Maple Bear Ribeirão Preto. 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