Marica’s experience along with her voice to share her story inspired her and created a platform for her to reach, motivate

Chiaras emotional talk covers the subject of domestic abuse. “I chose this topic because violence against women is still seen as a taboo and more specifically a ‘women’s issue’ when really, it is everyone’s problem. I would like to challenge you to dispel any stereotypes they may have about abuse. If I can help just one person free themselves of an abusive relationship with my words, then that would be one less person living in unjust suffering. In the words of Maya Angelou: ‘Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women’.” Chiara Lisowski leaves us without words. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Herman Chinery-Hesse is a software engineer by profession, although his early training was Industrial / Manufacturing technology. Twenty years ago, he co-founded the SOFTtribe Limited, which became the leading software house in Ghana and possibly West Africa. Hermans current venture Black Star line (BSL), seeks to financially empower rural Africans via e-commerce via their webmall (www.shopafric53.com) as well as their proprietary novel, global payment system and related technology, which serves as the platform for their «African liberty cards/credits» (ALC). Herman has won a number of awards including «Outstanding Ghanaian Professional» and «Distinguished Alumnus Award» from the Texas State Alumni Association and Texas State University-San Marcos, USA. He is the first and currently only African recipient of the award. He was a speaker TEDGlobal conference in Arusha, Tanzania. The BBC describes him as «Ghanas Bill Gates» and he is widely viewed as an African technology giant. Herman believes that «If Africa misses the current global IT boat and participation in resultant new economy, there may never again be another opportunity for rapid wealth creation on the continent». He is smart, dedicated and passionate about Africa.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

John Sumonu is an embodiment of courage. Toyin Oyemade, by using his life experience, points out lessons on how we can find the courage to chase our dreams.

Toyin Oyemade is the creative, passionate, fearless and driven founder of StoryTeller Media. She is a content developer, producer and filmmaker. Her 2nd film “UNBROKEN; The John Sumonu Story”, produced in 2104 was nominated for best documentary at the ‘Abuja International Film Festival’, 2014.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

We all must pay our dues in the pursuit of our dreams. When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.

Charles Oputa ,popularly known as Charley Boy, is Nigerias most consistent and dynamic entertainer. He is a singer/songwriter, television presenter, publisher and Producer. Charley Boy has consistently generated controversy with his maverick lifestyle. He is a Biker and holds very strong political views. His Tv program,The Charly Boy Show, drew some of the highest viewing figures for an independent production. He was the President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria and a Nigerian Idol judge.

The second son of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa. He often says that his parents engraved strong values in his DNA.

Charly Boy is known to be an advocate of the masses and has fought for the rights of the average Nigerian.

Charles Oputa, a father and grand father ,is a dedicated family man and has been married to African-American singer and former fashion designer Diane for over thirty-eight years.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

The average person wouldn’t think that they can learn something from decoding the body language of a murderer. Little do they know, there is more than a little to learn through this unusual approach to protecting your
friends, family and finances. In this out-of-the-box TEDx talk, retired ATF Investigator and Human Lie Detector, Janine Driver cracks the detecting deception through the nonverbal hot spots of murderers. Janine Driver is the founder, president, and lead instructor for BLUEStreak Training, an elite certification program that offers award-winning advanced communications training. BLUEStreak helps executives, sales people, and other professionals build executive presence; explode their selling skills; and create and deliver business presentations that win new business.
Janine and her team of the world’s most sought after subject matter experts have helped clients become the total leader, which ultimately led them to win billions of dollars in new business contracts. Her elite A-list clients come from a wide variety of industries. Janine has made appearances on NBC’s Today, The Rachael Ray Show, and HLN.
Janine’s background includes being a federal law enforcement officer within the United States Department of Justice for 16-years, where she trained over 60,000 lawyers, judges, and law enforcement officers how to read body language and detect deception. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Основатель бегового сообщества “Tashkent Runners” Мирхан Сагитов рассказывает о том, как изменилась его жизнь с появлением в ней бега. Помимо желанной фигуры, бег дал ему новые цели, силы на их достижение, а затем и команду единомышленников. Изменив свою жизнь и помогая меняться другим, Мирхан теперь стремится через бег изменить город, вдохнуть в него новую энергию и открыть дорогу на мировую арену.
— The founder of “Tashkent Runners” society Mirkhan Sagitov shares his story of transformation after running. Other than getting into shape, running inspired him to set new goals, filled with energy to achieve them and got him acquainted with like-minded people. After changing his own life and the lives of other people, Mirkhan is dedicated to inspire the city for action and pave the path for world class running marathons.
— “Tashkent Runners” yugurish jamiyatining asoschisi Mirxan Sagitov yugurishni boshlaganidan so’ng hayoti qanday o’zgarganligi haqida gapirib beradi. Jismoniy sog’liqdan tashqari, yugurish unga yangi maqsadlarga qiziqish uyg’otdi va ularga erishish uchun kuch berdi, keyinchalik esa hamfikr jamoadoshlar bilan tanishtirdi. O’z hayotini o’zgartirib va boshqalarga ushbu yo’lda yordam berib, Mirxan endi yugurish orqali shahar qiyofasini o’zgartirmoqchi, unga yangi quvvat keltirib jahon arenasiga yo’l ochmoqchi. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Are you ready to talk about relationships? Alexandra Redcay is the executive director to Serise, Inc. She can be found at Seriseinc.com. Alexandra has over 18 years of direct practice, management, and training experience working in mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, juvenile justice, and education systems. She is an expert consultant in establishing healthy relationships.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Благодаря Вячеславу мы совершим с вами чудесную прогулку по старинному Петербургу. Учитель географии и бездомный в прошлом проведет нас любимому городу. В газетах о нем пишут, как о самом известном бездомном Петербурга, а Вячеслав Романович просто делает свое дело — водит экскурсии по любимому городу и влюбляет в него остальных. В прошлом учитель географии и бывший бездомный, Вячеслав Раснер вот уже 6 лет проводит практически все свое время на улице и несет культуру в общество. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Роман рассказал о том, как и зачем быть эко-эгоистом: заботиться только о себе и делать это экологично.

Писатель; экотренер; автор мастер-классов.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)