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TEDxWomen is an empowering branch of the global TED experience, tailored specifically to highlight and amplify the voices of women from diverse backgrounds. This event series showcases women who are pioneers, innovators, and leaders, sharing their groundbreaking ideas and stories across various disciplines. TEDxWomen events are organized independently under a TED license and aim to inspire and foster a sense of community and support for women everywhere. These gatherings provide a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogues and connect with others passionate about promoting women's success in all realms of life. Whether through live talks, interactive sessions, or artistic performances, TEDxWomen challenges societal norms and drives transformative change, celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in our community.
We are TEDxHandleyBlvd Women. We are a self-organized event that will offer several live speakers whose intent is to engage and spark deep discussion throughout our community. Our day will offer the opportunity to hear the speakers as well as offering a chance to have a discussion with them and others at the networking event that will take place right after the program.
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TEDxHandleyBlvd Women 2025: Think Again
How to rediscover your inner musician | Cheryl Costello
In Western culture, most adults see music as something to consume, not create. This passive approach, far from the participatory norm in many other cultures, contrasts with how children instinctively engage with music, singing and playing without inhibition. This talk explores how we lose this natural connection to music, why it matters, and how reclaiming it can help build a more connected society and strengthen social bonds across generations. 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
How do we define culture? | Madelyn Jiménez-Torres
The topic of Culture as we have learned to know it has become mainstream and very predictable. Using cultural dimensions, values and equality we develop self awareness of our own culture. Yes, our own culture, not someone else’s culture. Its only then that we can begin to create better interactions in situations where differences exist. By identifying your own cultural dimensions and how they affect the ways you interact we dive into a multicultural adventure that goes much beyond race and language. How do you define your culture? How do you explain to others what your culture looks like? We can explore culture in a profound manner that will help us not only understand ourselves but impact how we interact and understand those around us. 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
Think Again: You're Not Sorry | Andrew Vipperman
Often, we say sorry to ensure offense, which could lead to inharmonious conditions for love and belonging, was not taken. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, our need to connect is so strong it lowers anxiety and depression, helps regulate emotion, leads to high self-esteem and empathy, and improves our immune system. Neglecting our need to connect, puts our health at risk. To fulfil this need for belonging, the words, “I’m sorry” have become the easiest way to grant quick closure over uncomfortable situations and unintentional offenses. But, THINK AGAIN and remember “I’m sorry” also teaches lessons. 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
Why Creative Confidence Needs a Box | Amanda Potter
n creative problem solving, the phrase “think outside the box” can initially lead to solutions that disregard parameters, forcing us to take them into consideration later. What if we placed more value on the box itself? By first identifying and understanding not only our constraints, but also our resources and individual strengths before jumping into brainstorming, we can unlock our most creative ideas. True creativity must be relevant, not random. Creativity needs a box. 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