This talk highlights how volunteering can be a powerful force for both community impact and personal transformation. The speaker shares compelling stories from their own journey and from others whose lives were changed through acts of service. From building empathy and skills to fostering a sense of purpose and connection, the talk reveals how volunteering doesn't just change the world, it changes the volunteer. It’s a call to action for individuals to step outside themselves, give back, and discover the deeper fulfillment that comes from serving others. Media professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in media production - spanning radio, television, and film as well as Live event production and management. Tilly, as she is fondly called, served as the Official Compere of Africa's Largest Beauty Tradeshow THE MAKEUP FAIR SERIES for over a decade and has hosted several corporate and social functions. Nigeria Box Office Year Book ranked her the #2 on the Highest Grossing Producer of 2021. Additionally, she holds a Masters in Organizational Management and is a certified Project Manager. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Matilda is dedicated to community service, actively volunteering in various school programs and her church's music ministry. 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 witty and unexpectedly profound talk, the speaker reflects on how the animated Bee Movie sparked a deeper understanding of purpose, identity, and advocacy. What begins as a humorous take on a pop-culture phenomenon evolves into a meaningful exploration of finding one's voice, standing up for what matters, and challenging societal norms. Drawing parallels between the film’s quirky storyline and real-world issues like environmental sustainability and personal growth, the speaker invites the audience to reconsider the everyday stories that can unexpectedly inspire life-changing perspective shifts. 4th year Biology and concurrent education student at Crandall. Notable achievements include writing and directing Crandall theaters 2024 production, Shake it Off: The Musical, and watching the Bee Movie over 20 times. 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 inspiring talk explores how embracing a growth mindset and adapting to change can unlock hidden potential and drive personal and professional success. The speaker shares real-life stories and practical strategies that challenge fixed thinking, encouraging the audience to see failure as feedback, obstacles as opportunities, and change as a catalyst for transformation. With powerful insights and relatable experiences, this talk motivates individuals to push past self-imposed limits and evolve into the best version of themselves in an ever-changing world. Growth begins from within, and Abi is a living testament to this truth. Abi is a self-evolving coach, dedicated to empowering others through the power of mindset change leading ultimately to personal growth. Abi’s journey from an Arts background to a Lead Business Analyst in the tech industry exemplifies the profound impact of mindset on personal and professional evolution.Today, she is a leader in the corporate and entrepreneurial world, owning an aesthetic content vault and running her social media pages @evolvingwithabi, where she shares insights on achieving self-actualization through personal growth.Abi's passion for transformation has led her to successfully coach and mentor individuals, guiding them to shift their mindsets and pursue greater achievements. By shifting mindsets, they have surpassed their limits and reached new heights in their careers, relationships, and personal lives.Her message is clear: the only limits that exist are the ones you place on yourself 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

Nesta talk, Julia Horta compartilha reflexões sobre autoconfiança, autenticidade e o poder de se expressar com verdade. A partir de sua trajetória pessoal e profissional, ela mostra como a comunicação vai além das técnicas e se fortalece quando nasce do autoconhecimento e do cuidado consigo mesma. Um convite para repensar a relação com a sua própria voz e ocupar os espaços com mais presença e intenção. Especialista em comunicação e desenvolvimento pessoal, Miss Brasil 2019, palestrante, escritora e empreendedora focada em incentivar mulheres a assumirem o protagonismo de suas vidas através da comunicação. 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

‘Work is love made visible’, wrote the Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran, but if this is true why do so many people hate their jobs? Through story-telling and a meditation on the virtues of craft, care, comradeship and calling, Simon uncovers the beauty in good work and unmasks the role of power relations in stripping labour of love. The talk ends with a rebellious call-to-action for workers and leaders to rediscover ‘life’s inmost secret’ that our work is an expression of our deepest human capacity, to love. Simon Nash is Group MD of the premier employment services business Law At Work. He is an experienced boardroom facilitator, speaker, author and trusted advisor to the boards of local businesses on issues of leadership, people, culture and ethics. 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

AI expert Gus Fraser takes us from the 1950s checkers AI to today’s transformer-driven Generative AI, showing why it is the fastest-adopted technology in history and how it’s poised to rewrite every job that involves a computer. With vivid stories from ride-hailing drivers managed by algorithms to his inspirational 97-year-old grandmother programming her sewing machine, he unpacks self-attention, AI agents, and the looming power-and-skills gap. Gus issues a call-to-action for employers, students, teachers, and parents: assign AI a real task that you need to do but don’t enjoy or that takes you longer than you would like, evaluate the approach and results, and share what you learn, with a friend, a colleague, a family member.Adapt now and we can ride the wave together, eyes wide open! Gus is a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of experience as a software engineer, CTO, and technology start-up CEO. Most recently, he led the AI Engineering team at a global consultancy, working at the forefront of AI adoption and witnessing its transformative impact across industries. Now, as the founder and CEO of Helix Technologies, he helps organisations navigate AI strategy, governance, and transformation. Beyond business, Gus is passionate about building AI solutions for positive impact, including “It’s OK”, a mental health support service designed to complement professional care. His work sits at the intersection of innovation and responsibility, shaping a future where AI empowers rather than replaces human potential. 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