TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

collage of speakers from previous TEDxDetroit events.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, TEDxDetroit has moved their one-day conference online with a change to the format.

One of my favorite events is taking on a different form this year, as TEDxDetroit—the one-day event focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks—will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Returns September 30 as Virtual Event

3 Secrets of Resilient People: TED Talk

Dr. Lucy Hone on stage at TEDx Christchurch 2019

Adversity doesn’t discriminate, says resilience researcher Dr. Lucy Hone.

Whether you’ve struggled with death of a loved family member or friend, lived through a natural disaster, been bullied, coped with mental illness or been fired from a job, you’ve had to deal with tough times.

And when those times come, you’re often made to feel the victim.

Why did this happen to you?

It can become easy to fall into the habit of focusing on negative things in your life.

To feel powerless in the midst of your anguish. Continue reading 3 Secrets of Resilient People: TED Talk

Racism Has a Cost for Everyone [TED Talk]

Heather McGhee speaking from the stage of TED Women 2019

As protests against the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota continue for the second week, I’m glad our communities are having conversations about racism, police brutality, and injustice. I’m doing my best to be an ally: to listen, learn the history of racism, and take action to fight racism and injustice. I encourage… Continue reading Racism Has a Cost for Everyone [TED Talk]