The Talks Are Dropping: Two Ways to Celebrate TEDx Third Ward’s Third and Final Cohort, and what's next. We are excited to share that TED has begun releasing talks from the third cohort of TEDx Third Ward this week. There are two ways to celebrate these speakers, experience their ideas and get more involved: 1. Join us for the TEDx Third Ward Closeout Mixer Come grab a drink, enjoy the music and make some meaningful connections as we celebrate this cohort. You will meet people who have stepped onto the red dot, hear about their experiences and get honest answers to your questions about developing an idea, preparing a talk and taking the TEDx stage. Sunday, September 13 4:00–7:00 p.m. The Mood Room Garden and Bar RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/hia/event/949254/ 2. Attend a Virtual Watch Party Five members of this cohort are hosting virtual watch parties where you can experience their talks together and stay for a live conversation with the speaker. Karla F. West: “You Might Be a Racist” Karla challenges us to look beyond the labels we reject and examine the snap judgments, private language and subtle behaviors that may keep racism alive. Join her for an honest conversation about the role each of us may play in sustaining the problems we say we oppose. Sunday, September 6 at 5:00 p.m. CT RSVP: https://unconflictedwithkarla.com/ Dr. Christopher Loo: “Why AI Will End the Attention Economy” Dr. Loo explores how artificial intelligence is changing the way people are discovered, trusted and rewarded. His talk asks what happens when followers, likes and virality are no longer the primary measures of influence. Monday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. CT RSVP: https://drchrisloospeaks.com/ Dr. Sharita E. Warfield: “The Standing Ovation She Never Should Have Gotten” Dr. Sharita challenges the way we applaud women for pushing through exhaustion while ignoring the physical, emotional and personal cost. This conversation asks us to redefine strength without requiring women to sacrifice their health, identity or joy.

Good luck to all the Cohort 3 semi-finalists, you have worked so hard to get to this point! Excited to share that my Cohort 2 TEDxThirdWardTalk went live today! Hope you get to experience that too. Here's the link to my talk, sharing how my journey as a mom of autistic children going through divorce and advocating for their needs led me to find my strength and purpose. Would love to read your comments on the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BW6RWN-k65s?si=d4GO7rLKzjZKB7GQ

Any updates on the September event?

I am so grateful and humbled. My TEDx talk reached 10k+ views in less than 2 weeks. Thank you for your support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGki_UYls0I

Do you have a big talk you want to share with the world? If so, have you applied to TEDx, DisruptHR and other platforms? Had any success?