Theme: SHOWING UP - IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

BORN IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, TEDXBETHUNESTREET IS INSPIRED BY JOHANNA BETHUNE, THE FOUNDER OF THE FIRST SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES IN NYC.

THE HEART OF THIS EVENT IS EMPOWERMENT. OUR MISSION IS TO SHOWCASE WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE BY SHOWING UP IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS.

The Assemblage Nomad
114 east 25th street
New York City, New York, 10010
United States

Ally Love

Ally Love is a multifaceted woman, pioneering the slash generation. As the Host of the Brooklyn Nets, Adidas Global Ambassador, Peloton Instructor, Model and Founder of Love Squad, Ally uses her platforms to celebrate and champion diversity through conversation and sweat. As the founder of Love Squad, she empowers others to unleash their power though discussions coupled with group workouts to motivate attendees to lead healthy lives. Ally is a Certified Health Coach and NASM certified trainer and is dedicated to empowering people in their pursuit of natural wellness, Ally is signed to top modeling agency Women360 Management and has landed national ads for clients such as Victoria’s Secret, Women’s Health, Macy’s, and Kohl’s.

Bethany Meyers

Bethany C. Meyers, founder of the be.come project, is an in-demand NYC-based master instructor known for their body-positive and inclusive approach to instruction. With over a decade of experience, Bethany has taught countless group classes, private clients and trained numerous instructors. Bethany’s knowledge of the body and alignment is visible in the be.come project’s customized weekly routines as they bring the high-quality, effective boutique fitness experience in home. Aside from fitness, Bethany is an outspoken member and activist of the LGBTQIA+ community and a leader in women’s empowerment. They openly share their struggles and strengths with their community in hopes of highlighting authentic messaging in the wellness space. From eating disorders, to gender equality, to open relationships; no topic is off limits when it comes to empowering humans to always lead with love.

Catherine Smith

E-commerce entrepreneur

Catherine Smith is an e-commerce entrepreneur and retail and luxury goods marketing strategist. In 2014 she founded Plan de Ville (plandevillenyc.com), the online destination for luxury fashion by emerging designers. She holds a Masters in Fashion Studies from Parsons the New School for Design and is currently completing an MBA from Columbia Business School, where she is enrolled in their Executive MBA program. She communicates with her dedicated audience on Instagram (@catherinepdv and @plandeville) about career and style. Catherine received the Rising Star Award in Retail from the Fashion Group International and has been featured in Forbes, as one of Nasdaq’s Faces of Entrepreneurship, The Coveteur, Women’s Wear Daily, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Dina Gregory

Dina Gregory is a teacher, storyteller, and crusader for social change. She utilizes her heART, humor, and fierce wisdom coupled with childlike innocence to bring new ways of thinking, being, and doing to the social challenges facing our world. Dina has most recently partnered with Kate West, creator of the children’s book La Befana and the Star on a mission to explore the living legends of our world and to share the magic of cultural encounter to the child in us all. For more information www.iamdinagregory.com

Melinda Marshall

Social scientist / Author / Researcher / Journalist

Marshall has 25 years of experience bringing powerful ideas into the public realm as a social scientist, author, researcher and journalist. She is the award-winning author of Good Enough Mothers: Changing Expectations for Ourselves, and the co-author of numerous articles for Harvard Business Review, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and forbes.com.

MEZZO .

Mezzo is a New York City based, all-female a cappella group. They are a diverse, close-knit group of women who have come together to produce a unique sound.

Sah D'Simone

Sah D’Simone is a meditation teacher, bestselling author, transformational speaker and coach. Born in Brazil, Sah came to the U.S as a teenager and worked over a decade in the fashion industry and achieved great success. In 2012, he walked away from it all and began an intensive search for health and well-being to travel around the world to study with some of the most prolific masters of our time. He now dedicates his life to helping others to live in alignment and achieve their highest potential. His infectious enthusiasm for healing and self-love has built a devoted fan base. He has worked with clients like Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Google, MoMa, American Express and many more. He is an advocate in the LGBTIQ and POC communities.

Silverqueen .

Silverqueen is a multi-instrumentalist & singer-songwriter Anna Tsangaris-Johnson.