TEDx
Cartersville

RYAN GRAVEL
Your story, my story — we are all connected. How can that awareness inform the future of our communities so that they can be places that offer prosperity and wellbeing to everyone? Hear ideas about how to make that happen from the thought leader who sparked the creation of the Atlanta BeltLine.

AIMEE COPELAND
Aimee Copeland recounts her journey to understanding that the mind, body and soul are one, and that open-mindedness to new ideas and experiences in nature can transform physical, mental and spiritual health.

LAURETTA HANNON
Have you ever thought about the power of words and their connection to how we achieve our purpose? We'll explore how the words of others influence how we define ourselves — and why taking charge of our own narrative is core to individual and collective success.

JOSH RIFKIND
From concert crowds to families gathered around hospital beds, Josh Rifkind has redefined what it means to be a rock star. His journey has been a long and winding road. He'll share lessons learned along the way that will make you want to use your voice in new ways.

JOHN STEPHENS
The spaces where we live and work influence our physical and mental health. What should we be thinking about to ensure we are creating spaces where people can thrive? The answer to that question might surprise you.

LISA RUSSELL
Why does history matter, and how can we bring it to life so that future generations learn from the past? You'll hear some likely surprising stories from our local history and ideas for how - and why - any community can bring the events of yesterday into the present.

AMANDA REED
What are the hidden secrets to health and happiness? Amanda Reed Myers offers some lessons to help us live healthier, more vibrant lives, and it all starts with a simple question.

ANNE QUATRANO
Celebrated chef and successful restaurateur Anne Quatrano has deep connections to Northwest Georgia. She has spent her career nurturing new ways of thinking about food and place and time. Hear about why those elements fit together and why we should all care about that connection.

CAROL CAIN
Storyteller Carol Cain discusses her fascination with America's Rosie the Riveter and how she came to portray a few Rosies for crowds across the South.

JENNA ELLET & LARRY STEVENS
Naturalists Larry Stevens and Jenna Ellett from Chattahoochee Nature Center talk about the importance of raptors in our communities and preserving their habitats.