Theme: Follow Your Bliss

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).

3324 Ranch Road 620 South
Austin, Texas, 78738
United States

Caitlin Waugh

Caitlin Waugh is very much interested in the creative mind and thinking outside of the box. She is passionate about visual art, music, literature, and theatre. When she graduates from college, she hopes to be a graphic designer or an author. When something catches her attention, she will devote hours upon hours working on it. Intrigued by how one's brain works, she talks about the science behind general psychology.

Caroline Clemmons

Caroline Reckart

In her fifteen years of life, Caroline has proudly accepted nicknames such as nerd, geek, and the walking talking dictionary. She loves to write, read, and swim, but not all at once. She prides herself on being able to spend a full Saturday doing nothing but watching historical and neuroscience documentaries. She would like to dedicate this talk to her family, especially her parents, who have always supported her ambition and her quirks with love and enthusiasm. Caroline is currently writing a book about a teenager with Cystic Fibrosis.

Christy Caudle

Christy Caudle is a curious, energetic student in Austin, Texas. Since childhood, Christy has always had a keen interest in the arts. Writing imaginative short stories, working as an assistant dance instructor, and currently an aspiring actress, Christy now adds pulic speaker onto her list of accomplishments.

Ethan Bernick

Ethan lives in Austin, TX and enjoys spending time outdoors and playing music. He is interested in locally sourced foods and likes to grow organic fruits and vegetables, and hopes to one day work in the field of renewable energy.

Evan Margiotta

Evan Margiotta is a student from Austin, Texas. He began competing in Triathlon at the age of 7. He has a passion for racing and running, swimming, and biking. In 2013 he was the topped ranked 13 year old in the South-Midwest Region, and currently races on the Lake Travis High School Mountain Bike Team. In Triathlon he is racing for Jack and Adams Bike Shop.

Isabella El-Hage

Isabella El-Hage was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She loves traveling, jamming, and trying new things. Isabella plays guitar and cello, loves corny jokes, and laughing fits that almost hurt. She likes making others smile, and enjoys the little things that make her happy - like jamming in the car to old rock songs, spinning in circles until you drop, s'mores, and smiles.

Koby Wheeler

Koby Wheeler is a student in Austin, Texas with a passion for music, film, and photography. He is often described as a person who is “outgoing and hysterical” and “always has a creative and artistic eye.” He looks to pursue college at USC or UT and then work in the film industry. Koby is also working with a friend on a custom bible company called Hartis. In his free time Koby uses Polaroid and analog photography to tell the stories of everyday people in such a large world.

Lexy Larson

Lexy is 15 years old and has been playing French horn for 3 years. She broke her arm in kindergarten trying to show off, and is not a successful cat or fish or bird owner. She is the only daughter amongst 3 brothers. Her dog has the most generic dog name ever (Rex) but it suits him well. She has lived in the same house and same city for 15 years.

Raychel Johnson

Raychel is a student who was born in and has been raised in Austin, Texas her whole life. She has volunteered with Keep Austin Beautiful for the past ten years, and is in the debate and Model United Nations programs. She also enjoys playing and listening to music, and her favorite book is A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkings.

Tyler Anson

Tyler Anson was born in Austin, Texas on March 21, 2000. He has been playing tennis since the age of 7. He has competed at the national level and has helped represent Texas at Team Tennis Nationals, including winning the title twice with friends from his academy. He also received the Time magazine's Person of the Year award in 2006. Tyler enjoys hanging out with friends, can do some below average magic tricks, and has a passion for the outdoors and playing tennis in general.