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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Alicia Racine Fink

Therapist

Alicia Racine is a licensed mental health therapist in both Massachusetts and California. She has worked with all demographics including the unhoused to high profile clients. Alicia specializes in an eclectic methodology fusion of both evidence based practices and psychoanalytic theory. She is a lifelong performer, currently using humor to make mental health more accessible and is about to start a podcast where she will collaborate with stand up comedians.

Boomer Bennett

Community Leader and Outreach Director

Boomer Bennett has been building & developing youth and young adults since 2016. He was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. Negatively impacted by the justice system and spent 12 years in prison. While incarcerated Boomer Bennett developed a passion for adding value to the lives of youth and young adults. Boomer is now among the most influential cultural and christian thought leaders of this generation guiding & teaching youth & young adults to see themselves from the perspective of a purpose driven individual meant to love all, stand on truth & build community.

Brian Taylor

Life Coach

Brian Taylor, a renowned personal development coach with over 25 years of experience, transforms lives through his unique, introspective approach. Trained by legendary figures like Tony Robbins and Jim Rohn, Brian believes true change begins from within. His programs emphasize mastering one's inner world first, empowering clients to break free from old patterns, embrace their authentic selves, and create the lives they've always dreamed of living.

Cathie Marie Eason

Real Estate Broker and Investor

Cathie Marie, affectionately known as Cat, epitomizes resilience and hope as a survivor of cancer, abduction, foster care, and traumatic brain injury, drawing strength from her faith and motherhood. Despite lifelong health issues, she remains determined to thrive, balancing professional success as a real estate Broker with a deep commitment to philanthropy. Serving as a Placer County CASA-Legislative Advocate, her experiences with Complex PTSD drive her passion for mentoring and advocating for trauma survivors. Through her journey, she inspires trust and showcases perseverance, compassion, and dedication to empowering others.

Kimberly Daya

Host and Founder of Humanity Unlocked Podcast

Kimberly Daya is a 45 year old married mother of a 15 and 21 year old, and is the host of the Humanity Unlocked podcast. The purpose of the podcast is to provide her guests a public forum to talk about life circumstances that are often misunderstood. In 2007 Kimberly was met with a devastating blow to her health that resulted in an inability to walk, drive, & independently take care of herself and family. For over a decade she struggled to come to terms with the discrepancy that existed between the reality of her condition and the lack of understanding she encountered from the public. She has since made it her mission to invite conversations that will unlock the humanity behind a wide range of issues that are often pre-judged, fostering a greater awareness of the diverse experiences that connect us all.

Vanessa Lambert

"The Guru In You" Podcast Host, Author, and Artist

Vanessa Lambert has been a conduit for group and individual transformation for the past 30 years. As both a coach as well as a retreat facilitator she has offered a more holistic approach to health, fitness and spirituality rooted in her own insatiable pursuit of the World’s leading edge healing modalities, whether they be modern or ancient in origin.