“Jon Young delivers a refreshing perspective on how we can expand our awareness of nature to reawaken ancient, hardwired skills to grow our connection with each other and create more harmony in the world. Jon is a naturalist, wildlife tracker, peacemaker, author, storyteller, and a leader in the field of nature-based community building for 36…
“In April 2018, Dr. Cassandra LeClair survived a car crash that not only broad-sided her daily existence, it sent her careening back to childhood trauma that she had not previously disclosed or dealt with. Dr. LeClair spent her days teaching others to communicate effectively and share their stories all while keeping a devastating secret that…
“Sonya Dunbar is known as the “Geriatric Tooth Fairy” because of her passionate care for the oral hygiene of the nation’s greatest generation who reside in long-term care facilities. Guided by decades of dental experience in private practice, in skilled nursing facilities, and in academia, Sonya provides hands-on and in-service training to staff members to…
“After watching, All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, sexual health educator Veronica Whitehead reflects on all the boys she’s crushed on before and shares lessons learned from crushes and other equally important relationships. Veronica Ray Whitehead, M.Ed., CHES, is a reproductive justice advocate and a sexual health educator. Currently, she serves as the Director of…
“For the past two and a half years, two playwrights have been “creatively auditing” the last legacy paper of North Texas, The Dallas Morning News. These writers have turned this investigation into an interactive, theatrical experiment for their community.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized…
“Weaving through a familial story focusing on the importance of palliative care, Angela discusses the significance of this branch of medicine on the lives of both the elderly and their families, while addressing common misconceptions we have towards the topic of dying. Angela Ji is a seasoned university student, researcher, and granddaughter. She first developed…
“This talk was recorded on March 31, 2020. In a special “Coronavirus Conversation” with Dr. Leana Wen, professor of public health at George Washington University, she shares with TEDxMidAtlantic curator Dave Troy her thoughts on how we might adapt to living with this virus, and how we need to shift our behavior to deal with…
“Author of viral essay “I was a Cable Guy”, Lauren Hough shares a skill every straight, white male should learn. Having grown up in a cult and served in the United States Air Force, Lauren knows a thing or two about code switching. Lauren Hough is the author of the viral essay, I Was A…
“As a young girl, Sarah Klein was penetrated by a grown man, her beloved friend Larry Nassar, three to four times a week, every week, every year, for 17 straight years. The effects of that trauma disconnected her from the world for much of her life continuing into adulthood. Since confronting Larry in court, Sarah’s…
“Prof. Avi Rubin is a professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. In a special “Coronaviruws Conversation” with TEDxMidAtlantic curator Dave Troy, he explains how the pandemic may affect our elections, and helps us to understand the kinds of trade-offs that may be necessary in this difficult election year. Avi Rubin…