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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Dr. DeAndrea Fleming

Dr. DeAndrea Fleming is an transformational coach, consultant, author, and CEO of Mark of Resilience. With an extensive background spanning over two decades in education and coaching, she is deeply committed to helping individuals overcome obstacles and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and success. As a two-term elected official and leader in educational organizations, Dr. Fleming received prestigious awards for her outstanding contributions. She is also a proud mother, balancing her professional achievements with the joy and responsibility of raising two children. Her unwavering dedication, resilience, and passion for empowering others make her a true inspiration and role model.

Dr. Ed Riley

Edward Riley is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He served in the US Army and worked in corporate America with IBM and Sprint. Edward is the founder of several businesses and the author of four books. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from Newburg Theological Seminary. He was selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1984. He was the First African American Kidney-Bone Marrow Sibling Donor in 1999 for MOTEP & the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Florida. Today Riley is an energetic and prolific speaker and a successful businessman.

Dr. Katherine E. James

Dr. Katherine E. James is a best-selling author, TV show host, and Soul midwife. She is committed to adding more love in the world, one life-giving conversation at a time. Katherine E. James grew up in financial poverty, with profound feelings of disempowerment and limitation. Shielded by the love of her family, she continually found the courage to answer her soul’s perpetual cry for more in life. Katherine uses her many platforms to help others love themselves first and well. Her extensive experience with studying and helping to improve human relationships translates to healthier communities and systems as intentional love is normalized. Katherine intends for every Soul to know Love and own their personal freedom while offering the same to others. She espouses that love and freedom are our birthright, when leveraged, have transformative potential for the betterment of humanity.

Kevin Goins

Kevin started his career as a pharmacist, back in 1995, where he was promoted throughout his career more times than he can remember due to his ability to communicate and connect. After discovering what he had through coaching and other personal development work, he later partnered with a speaking organization where he began facilitating speaking and connection techniques, both virtually and in-person, to leaders who were from all over the world. He also works with his own private clients online and through in-person immersions, helping leaders to release the fear of visibility and limiting beliefs so that they operate powerfully from their zone of brilliance.

Mrs. Sandra McDowell Kessler

Sandra McDowell Kessler is a veteran educator, speaker, author of her first best-selling book: “Your Broken is Beautiful, Be a Mosaic That Outlasts”, and founder, CEO, and President of Women Engaged Healthy You (WEHYou), a healthy and vibrant organization for women who in spite of their falling and trauma, still have plans for their dreams, crave synergy and inspiration, and have a healthy mindset. Sandra has used her life experiences, and over 20 years of experience in education and psychology to bring spark to other people’s lives, as she leans into her divine calling. Sandra walks in alignment with purpose and grace, with excellence as the platform for power. She rocks her platform and connects with a crowd through her story-telling. Her confidence is that long after the lights are turned off and the roar dies down, women will still be enlightened and influenced to strengthen and elevate their vision, mindset, dreams, and passions to new heights. Having leveraged the lessons learned from the inside out, Sandra is committed to women transitioning and transforming their inner healing to unprecedented levels, maximizing their potential, and leaving them with empowering tools for their toolboxes, and focused mindsets.

Petergay Dunkley

Petergay Dunkley-Mullings RN, a once rejected teenage mother, contesting with homelessness and neglect, has rid herself of the shackles of adversity from her past. She now proudly wears many hats. She serves as the head nurse at one of the largest hospice facilities in the Southeast- caring for end-of-life patients; she is a philanthropist, the author of Can't Afford To Fail, and the founder of the Can't Afford To Fail foundation- an initiative established to keep children in school. Fueled by determination to not let the chapters of her past surrounding an abusive relationship she survived, backlash accompanying her being a teenage mother, being banished from home and is forced to survive on the streets- to write her story in its entirety. Petergay is dedicated to improving the lives of dying patients and their families through her work in Hospice and Palliative care. She remains steadfast to foster positive changes in the lives of others and to accentuate to the masses that: you Can't Afford To Fail.

Rucha Avinash

With over a decade of experience as a motivational speaker, award-winning writer, and creative producer, I am dedicated to inspiring individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential. Through my expertise in marketing, public relations, research, and communication strategies, I have helped clients develop strong brand identities and values that resonate with a global audience. As a yoga teacher with over 100 students, I prioritize empowering others with positive mental attitudes through motivational workshops and individual sessions. With a passion for empowering people to achieve greatness, I am committed to making a lasting impact that drives success and fulfillment in all areas of life.