It is such an exciting day for every time semi finalist who submitted their final application to TedXThirdWard today! But beyond the finalist reveal in November and the joy and exhilaration I know we will all share in hearing the stories of our fellow community members, I am most excited about the connections that I’ve made through this experience. I hope to stay in touch with as many people as possible through LinkedIn or social media, and I can’t wait to see what everybody does in the future! This is a forum rich with talent, hope, and kindness. ❤️

I’m so EXCITED for you Durrel to see my video! Just submitted it ….. Really thankful for just being apart of this community. I’ve been loving the inspiration quotes and encouragement everyone has been giving in this chat! Really powerful group here

I’m Durrel K. Douglas, Curator of TEDxThirdWard, and I’m thrilled you’re here. This community is for dreamers, doers, and everyday storytellers who believe ideas can spark change. Let’s kick things off — introduce yourself in the comments: - Your name - Where you’re from - What bold idea or passion keeps you up at night I'll go first in the comments.

You’ve made it to the semi-finalist round — congratulations again. This is a big step, and I know you may have questions about what comes next. Join me for a live Semi-Finalist Q&A Session where we’ll cover: - What to expect in the weeks ahead - How to make the most of our Skool community - Tips for polishing your submission - Open time for your questions This is your chance to get clarity, connect with fellow semi-finalists, and walk away feeling confident about the path forward. 📅 Date: Tuesday 9/30 or Thursday 10/2 ⏰ Time: 6-7:30 PM Come ready to ask, listen, and connect. We’re building something special here, and your journey is at the heart of it. RSVP in the Calendar tab so we know you’ll be there. https://www.skool.com/from-dream-to-speaker-stage-4093/calendar?eid=3dc2712c3025487d95cb7d7dea985c20