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Is it really ______?

That's the question at the heart of TEDxNormal 2027 — and we're looking for the voices to fill in the blank.

If you've got an idea worth spreading — something that challenges what people assume is true — we want to hear from you. No polished résumé required. Just a bold idea and the passion to share it from the red dot.

Applications are open now. Tap the link to apply, or tag someone whose idea deserves the stage.

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Do you have an idea that could change everything? 💡

We aren’t looking for the loudest voice in the room. We’re looking for the right idea—the one that makes us pause, think, and see the world a little differently.

TEDxNormal is officially accepting speaker applications for 2027! 🎙️

Whether it’s a quiet innovation, a radical new perspective, or a brilliant solution to a problem we didn’t even know we had, we want to hear your Big Idea.

You don’t need to be a professional public speaker. You just need passion, authenticity, and a concept worth spreading right here in Bloomington-Normal—and beyond.

Ready to step onto the red dot? 🔴

Submit application and pitch us your Big Idea today.

https://tedxnormal.net/application

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Some conversations are long overdue.

Menopause is something millions of women experience, yet many still struggle to find the support, understanding, and care they need.

That’s why Esther Blum’s TEDx talk, “Why Women in Menopause Need Better Care,” is such an important one.

Esther brings her personal experiences, knowledge, and passion to the stage to shed light on a topic that deserves far more attention. Her message is honest, powerful, and an invitation to rethink how we support women during this stage of life.

If you haven’t watched her talk yet, this is your sign. 🎥

Take a few minutes to listen to Esther’s powerful message—and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

The Prescription Pad of Misogyny: Why Women in Menopause Need Better Care | Esther Blum | TEDxNormal NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for ...

We are so excited to share that Esther Blum’s TEDx talk is now available to watch! 🎉

To say we saved the best for last is an understatement. 🙌

Esther dives deep into an important topic that deserves more attention: why women in menopause need better care.

Through her personal experiences, insights, and passion for this topic, Esther brings an important perspective to the conversation and challenges us to think differently about how we care for women during menopause.

Her talk is insightful, personal, and thought-provoking—and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

🎥 Take a listen and let us know what you think!

The Prescription Pad of Misogyny: Why Women in Menopause Need Better Care | Esther Blum | TEDxNormal NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for ...