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).

Mercer Island
9100 SE 42nd St
Mercer Island High School, Washington, 98040
United States

Jessi (Fink) Freitag

Director of Marketing & Ops at LivBar & Podcast Host

Specialty: making things happen, getting things done, and setting bars at new heights

Laura Owens

Podcast host at "Nobody Told Me!" / CEO of Quartet Farms

For Laura Owens, everything boils down to stories. Whether it’s the stories we tell ourselves in order to succeed, the stories we tell each other to uplift and inspire, or the stories we share with the world, she’s dedicated herself to capturing the human experience in a unique way. The daughter of National Radio Hall of Famer, Ronn Owens, and award-winning journalist, Jan Black, Laura is committed to putting her own spin on the family tradition.

Leanne Kabat

#5SeasonsLife Author, Virtual Speaker/Onsite Speaker, Trainer | Priority Strategist | Marketing Consultant | Private Coaching |

After 20 years in media, marketing and event planning, I have created a signature system to net big results with small tweaks in your business. My 5 Seasons System helps entrepreneurs uncover their Business Brilliance in areas of mindset, messaging, and marketing. My latest book, The 5 Seasons of Connection to Your Business Brilliance, outlines a clear and powerful system to master your mindset, spotlight your superpowers, and move your businesses from stormy to successful. This is the second book in my series. The first book in my series, The 5 Seasons of Connection to Your Child, was published early 2019, along with a workbook, to guide parents out of chaos and into connection with their children.

Ming Ming Tung Edelman

Founder and Executive Director at Refugee Artisan Initiative | Changing Lives of Refugee Women | Building Community | Sustainable Small-Batch Manufacturing | Civil Rights Advocate

Ming-Ming is the founder and Executive Director of Refugee Artisan Initiative. As an immigrant from Taiwan, Ming-Ming understands the challenges refugees and immigrants face. She wants to connect these women with the skills they have and opportunities to earn income to provide for their families in America. RAI combines Ming-Ming's compassion acquired as a pharmacist for 24 years and her love for fashion.

Renee McGreggor

Sports Nutrionist

Renee McGreggor is a leading expert in sports dietitian, specialising in eating disorders, REDs, the female athlete, and athlete health and performance. Learning from her own personal experience and with 20 years experience working in clinical and performance nutrition, with Olympic (London, 2012), Paralympic (Rio, 2016) and Commonwealth (Queensland, 2018) teams.