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).

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Allison Marean

With over 20 years of experience, Allison Marean is a Special Educator and Social Coach celebrated for her patience, creativity, and ability to connect with diverse learners. As co-founder of Successfully Social, she offers neuroaffirming social coaching services in Northern Massachusetts and beyond, tailored to individuals with unique social and learning needs. Her specialized training in Autism, Social Thinking®, and Laughter Yoga shapes an innovative approach, blending mindset strategies, science, and laughter to help people decrease their social anxiety, better understand the social world, and feel confident creating meaningful connections.

Beth Brown

Beth Brown is a three-time published author, award-winning women’s empowerment recipient, and the visionary behind Babs Photography LLC and The Black Business Connector. As a speaker, Beth captivates audiences with her powerful testimony of resilience—sharing how she spent three transformative years redefining her identity and healing from both a physically traumatic experience and heartbreak. Her mission is to help others break through emotional and spiritual barriers, empowering them to MAP out new success stories, elevate their confidence, and cultivate happier, healthier relationships.

Carl Michel

Born in Haiti and raised in Stamford, CT, Carl Michel transformed his challenges into a blueprint for success. A bestselling author and executive producer of The Youth Empowerment Show, he fuses hip-hop, motivation, and mentorship to inspire and equip the next generation. Through his Podcast Club, Carl is giving NYC students a voice—helping them own their stories, build confidence, and develop leadership skills that last a lifetime.

Delaney Wallace

Delaney Wallace is a world-class powerlifter and financial planner who knows what it takes to succeed—both on the platform and in life. Representing the USA, he won back-to-back titles at the 2022 and 2023 IPF World Championships, demonstrating unparalleled discipline, strategy, and resilience. Delaney brings that same relentless pursuit of excellence to his work and speaking, inspiring audiences to push past limits and reach their full potential.

Dr. Julie Siemers

Dr. Julie Siemers brings over 40 years of diverse nursing experience spanning practice, education, and executive leadership in healthcare. With a strong foundation in acute critical care as both a practitioner and leader, she is deeply committed to advancing patient safety. Dr. Siemers earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Touro University, Nevada, with graduate and doctoral research focused on patient safety and driving meaningful reforms in healthcare. She is also the author of "Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It," a resource designed to educate and empower patients and their families.

John Mendez

John Mendez specializes in providing straightforward, practical, and tactical information on artificial intelligence and content creation. He hosts the Walk 2 Wealth podcast and is the founder of Stop and Stare Media, which offers realtors and entrepreneurs educational opportunities on how to generate content by using artificial intelligence and strategically repurposing content.

Tony Pec

Tony Pec, widely known as the Godfather of Instagram, is the co-founder of Y Not You Media, a Forbes-accredited social media and digital marketing agency. He also founded The Circle, an exclusive networking community designed to help business owners and professionals connect, collaborate, and grow. With his expertise in social media, branding, and high-level networking, Tony has helped over 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses in the New York metro area generate more than $50 million in revenue through strategic social media marketing.