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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Desoto, Texas, 75115
United States

Alexandria Gurley

Alexandria Gurley (aka Alex tha Great) is a DEI Strategist, higher education professional, and spoken word artist. She holds a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies. A writer in every sense of the word (essayist,playwright,poet) she prioritizes empathy and trust for the plight of everyday marginalized people like herself. She is the author of four collections of poetry including the latest Weeping in Public Spaces (2022). Alex works tirelessly to lead a life that God would be pleased with, that her younger self would be amazed by, and that her daughter would be inspired by. She lives by the motto: Whatever you do let it be bold.

Carlos Harris

Carlos Harris is a 28-year-old entrepreneur that started his career as a fashion influencer and has grown his personal brand online to show case his journey of entrepreneurship. He is the CEO of Harris Marketing and Media Group as well as NEP Studios.

Deandre Brown

Deandre Brown is a 23-year-old influencer who made his rise to social media fame in October of 2021 by creating comical yet educational videos discussing Gen Z in the workforce. After now receiving over 1 billion views on gen Z at work videos and 20 press publications he has become known as the Corporate Baddie and has shifted the way in which young professionals view the corporate world.

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a triple board-certified Family, Diversity, and Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She serves as a thought leader in healthcare innovation, hosts a podcast called The Prospective Doctor, co-author of two Best-Selling books, and enjoys advocating for health equity.

Dr. Kara Wada

Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy, immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Show-Grins patient, certified life coach, and host of the Crunch Allergist Podcast. She currently serves as Assistant Fellowship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University and is the reigning Dr. Ohio America.

James Lynn

As a personal trainer, nutritionist, breath coach, and boxing coach. James is passionate about helping others lead a healthy lifestyle. In 2018 he had an accident that caused his left lung to collapse which in his words, "was the best thing to ever happen to him." Along the journey of reconnecting with his breath, James found the art of African drumming which has become a pivotal tool in his healing journey. James believes that music, sound, and the rhythm of the African diaspora can help aid in balancing the energy of his body and can help conquer the struggles throughout his community.

Jessica Serna

Jessica Serna of My Curly Adventures spent over a decade working towards a practical dream. After a rocky start, she achieved her "dream" that set the stage for something bigger than she could imagine. She went from a 9-5 to travel influencer and blogger. to running a travel-based company that gets to help others live and pursue their dreams. She trains small businesses on how to use social media to achieve their goals, creates guides on local destinations, works with tourism destinations all across the world, and runs the website www.mycurlyadventures.com.Shes gotten to work with incredible brands such as Southwest Airlines, TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, Yelp, Marriott, Norwegian cruise lines, and more.

Kiva Harper

Kiva Harper is an Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a trauma therapist, thought leader and social media influencer. She's passionate about reducing the stigma of mental health in the black community and recently, she became 'Grauntie' to Baby Princeton-her favorite role of all.

Lucille Reddic

Lucille Reddic is a woman of God, an Amazon Best Selling author, Speaker, financial coach and wife coach for women seeking to improve their communication skills to help reconnect with their husbands and create happy and healthy marriages.

Micah Autry

Micah Autry is a professional storyteller with a camera... As a Filmmaker and entrepreneur, he's the Co-founder of AUME Media - and has been behind some of the amazing commercial projects and films that shift culture.

Nathan Spiteri

Nathan Spiteri is an author, speaker, advocate, film maker, actor and screenwriter. He is also a sexual abuse survivor. Born in Canberra, Australia, Nathan was sexually abused as a child, threatened with his life and that of his family, He turned to drugs, violence and sex as a result to survive. Hitting rock bottom, Nathan finally came out the other side, through intense therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics and Sex Anonymous. He has chosen to use his painful past and life experiences to help others. He is one of the very few voices of male sexual abuse to speak so openly and publicly and wants to start the conversation and change the narrative surrounding this global epidemic.

Nicole Rose Stillings

Nicole Rose Stillings is a Manifestation Expert, TV personality, and Creator of The Manifest Mindset - an app that rewires the brain to achieve goals. Nicole speaks regularly on the topics of energy, purpose and meditation. She was recently featured on MindValley. She hosts the Big Queen Energy Podcast and serves on the board of UNICEF Nextgen.

Shannon Jenkins

Shannon Jenkins is a woman in tech, owner and CEO of Designer Web LLC. Inducted into the Thespian guild as a teenager, and diving into freelance photography, she is a jack of all trades as she has had art in exhibits as well.