TEDxMemphis

TEDx selected two Talks as 2024 "Editor's Picks" that will be shared globally and featured on the TEDx YouTube page, maximizing their impact to reach TEDx's 40 million subscribers across the globe. The two talks were selected by TEDx for representing valuable and timely ideas for TEDx's global audience.

Dr Tequilla Brownie's talk is the first of the two to go live. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/WYq_uovOXtg?si=b_afOCyFO7T5uiDa

Ahead of Giving Tuesday, we implore you to take a moment to pause. Stop scrolling, and start really considering the kind of legacy you want to contribute to. We can't always lay that first brick (or even the last!), but we have a very important role to play. Discover how to shift to a "cathedral mindset" in John Dunavant's 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk titled "How to Maximize your Social Impact" here: https://youtu.be/bi3uRP8trKs?si=b_QH2T5VhynMWoNw

You might be counting your blessings this week, but it's also likely a little bit stressful, too. Don't worry! Lauren Vestal's 2024 TEDxMemphis talk titled "From Reacting to Responding: Manage Stress with Breath Awareness" can help you with tools to move from anxiety to zen in under 10 (no, really!). Watch her talk here: https://youtu.be/pbMvo0yV0FM?si=1BDnZJdMtGZqgmvT

We're on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, but do we recognize it? 💡

Elliot Noss shares how fiber networks intersect with AI to create the same magic (and progress) as electricity. Learn more in his 2024 TED Talk titled" How the Internet Can Shape a City" here: https://youtu.be/lzIKLpEydps?si=klSyw-ajIZJvLJzy

Sometimes miscommunication can result in amusing scenarios that leave all parties involved in stitches - both figuratively and literally. In this talk, Dr. Ruggiero explores medical translating through a humorous lens while stressing the idea that, as our society becomes more diverse, it is key for the healthcare field to provide better language access services and cultural competency.

Watch her humorous and insightful here:

Humor is Not Lost in Translation | Dr. Diana Ruggiero | TEDxMemphis Doctors see a variety of patients everyday, but do they always understand each other? Sometimes miscommunication can result in amusing scenarios that leave a...

How can society as a whole create better outcomes by amplifying youth voices? Often, the decision-makers and storytellers in our communities are adults, but what if the key stakeholders are youth? In her 2024 talk, Skye Oduaran challenges adults to give youth voices a chance before assuming they know best.

Watch her talk here:

Why we need youth voices in journalism | Skye Oduaran | TEDxMemphis Those impacted by a decision the most should have a clear voice in the solution, but decision-makers frequently discuss options without key stakeholders in t...

🎃Today might be a long one🍬but before you reach for that afternoon Frappuccino, consider Bartholomew Jones' talk titled "Could you change the world by drinking coffee black?" ☕here:

Could you change the world by drinking your coffee Black? | Bartholomew Jones | TEDxMemphis Could you change the world by drinking your coffee Black? Not only will this talk challenge you to reframe your relationship with your morning cup, it will a...

...He comes in colors everywhere, he's like a rainbow...
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Happy Monday from the always-colorful mind of David Quarles IV. In his 2024 talk, he shares how to view differences as joyful superpowers. Watch his talk here: https://youtu.be/RPS7kA6R6Jw?si=dgjgJkeW4XU7FfJx

Three cheers for Friday! Bill Seely brought the energy as he shared ways to champion your city (any city!) through the power of school spirit.📣 Watch his talk here: https://youtu.be/1IxC59fPJrI?si=_AInI1uyiOK6onLo

Jaz Gray opened the day and completely set the stage for the 2024 experience!

Watch her talk here: https://youtu.be/rsUAhbFh5OY?si=1Pxca0yMZasoMNJj

Chris Street, military veteran and well-known and decorated Memphis Police (MPD) officer, shared personal insights into his own experiences with unconscious and implicit bias in this talk. How can our community come together if we listen for a change?

Listen to his talk here: https://youtu.be/JispSPISBtE?si=wAFsNlUfAIyofna-