You can boost your creativity is using movement. Today, take a break and walk around. Leave your phone behind and take a walk at some point for at least 10 minutes. Neuroscientists say you can boost divergent creativity by even thinking about movement. It opens the pathway to possibility. That’s why having dreams about flying make us feel free!

After a day of headshots and interviews we met over light bites, wine, and my mom’s spaghetti for a little mixer. What an amazing group of volunteer curators and future TEDxThirdWard speakers! I also took the stage at TEDxGreenhouseRoad to give a talk yesterday.

💬 “Stories don’t just tell what happened, they reveal who we are and how we’ve healed.” —The Master Connector ✨ A powerful story doesn’t preach, it reaches. 💡 It’s not about trying to teach others a lesson; it’s about inviting them into your truth so they can find theirs. 🪞When we share from authenticity instead of ego, our stories become mirrors that reflect healing and hope. ❤️ I’ve learned that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s the bridge that connects hearts. 🌱 Every scar, every setback, and every comeback holds a lesson worth sharing. 🔥 When you shine light through your story, you illuminate the path for others still walking through the dark. 🎤 As an inspirational speaker, I love reminding audiences that your story might be the survival guide someone else desperately needs. 🌎 So don’t just tell your story, live it, own it, and use it to heal both yourself and the world around you. 🎙 Join us LIVE this Wednesday, 11/12 at 1pm EST, for The Master Connector Show with my co-host Rob Genovesi and special guest Dr. Elayna Fernández. 💬 We’ll be exploring “Shining the Light Through Storytelling.” 🖱️Click the link below 👇🏻 to register https://www.linkedin.com/events/shininglightthrustorytellingwit7355311061769560064

💬 “When you tell your story with authenticity, you don’t just speak, you can shine light into someone else’s darkness.” —The Master Connector ✨ A powerful story doesn’t just communicate, it connects. 💡 It allows your audience to feel seen, heard, and inspired. ❤️ I’ve learned that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s what turns your words into light for others to follow. 📖 The most memorable stories don’t come from perfection but from perseverance, pain, and purpose. 🔥 When you tell your truth, you invite others to see the truth in themselves. 🎯 Whether you’re speaking to one person or one thousand, a story told from the heart has the power to captivate and convert. 💬 Every time I share my story from stage, I’m reminded that the light we shine through our words often becomes the spark someone else needs to ignite their own. 💥 So tell your story, it could be the very one that helps someone rise. 📣 Please join me and my co-host Rob Genovesi for the next Master Connector Show on Wednesday, 11/12 at 1pm EST. 🎙 The topic is “Shining the Light Through Storytelling” with special guest Dr. Elayna Fernandez. 🎙 Don’t miss our show this week, when we’ll be talking about this more. ✨ 🖱️Click the link below 👇🏻 to register https://www.linkedin.com/events/shininglightthrustorytellingwit7355311061769560064

Hey Folks, I wanted to share some updates and invite you to get more involved as we continue building this growing network of speakers, storytellers, and doers. Volunteer Opportunities We’ve opened the volunteer sign-up for those who want to play a hands-on role in what we’re building. There are opportunities to help with event production, speaker coordination, logistics, creative storytelling, communications, and on-site experience for our upcoming TEDx events. If you’d like to contribute your time and skills while getting a virtual/in-person behind-the-scenes view of things, sign up here: https://forms.gle/MGBPKxFfwZvooty6A Speaker Notifications All speaker emails have been sent. Please check your inbox and your spam folder to see whether you were selected for this round. Every speaker also received a personal call. Even if you weren’t selected for this cycle, stay close. We’re already planning the April event rollout and there will be more opportunities to take the stage in 2025. What’s Next While the speaker lineup for the January 10 TEDxThirdWard event in Houston is set, planning has already started for the April cycle. Next year, there will be four total TEDxThirdWard events: one full-scale event and three smaller Salon events built around specific themes. This community will continue to be our home base, not just for TEDxThirdWard but for the larger speaker ecosystem we’re building together. The Dream to Speaker Stage community is where you can learn, connect, and collaborate with others who share your passion for communication, storytelling, and impact. A Second, Curated Space In addition to this public-facing space, we’re developing a second, curated community for those who want to go deeper. It will include TEDx speakers, curators, and organizers from around the world. The goal is to strengthen your speaker muscle, sharpen your delivery, and connect you with opportunities to grow through collaboration and mentorship.