I’m excited to share that my TEDx talk is officially live on YouTube. It starts from a simple but slightly uncomfortable question about friendship, loyalty, and growth, and unpacks why some ideas are meant to challenge what we’ve been taught to value. It’s the kind of title that should make you pause, maybe raise an eyebrow, and feel compelled to click, the same way a good book title pulls you in before you’ve read a single page. 👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/FAoGs4Bw7fg?si=nrKxY1zUAEwnUSD6 As you watch, please leave a comment directly on YouTube responding to one or two of these prompts: - What made the title work or not work for you before you even pressed play? - What moment in the talk clarified the real idea behind the provocative framing? - How does this change the way you think about loyalty, growth, or who we keep close? For those of you thinking about applying to speak at a TEDx event, pay attention not just to what is said, but how the idea is framed to invite curiosity and conversation. Looking forward to reading your thoughts.

I’ve been applying to other TEDx stages. But this experience has been so different. I can’t wait hear what big ideas will be on the Third Ward stage. In applying to other stages, this is the first stage that actually allows applicants to see the optimism and power of dreamers and doers. I only got to interact with a few people. And I hope to see you around. Thank you @Durrell Douglas for this fascinating little trip. And a shout out to some of inspiration makers I got to interact with. I wish you all well. Hope the universe crosses our paths again: @Steve Spiro @Grace Millard @Ameer Abdul-Rahman @A.d. Jenkins @Dot Cannon @Evangeline F @Lesley Lane

What is your human reaction to AI? Is it something that will make your life easier? Or are you worried about it replacing your skills and/or livelihood? And please mention if you’re a creative/artist type.

Connection compounds opportunity. In a season of downsizing, professional support matters more than ever. Let’s connect and amplify each other’s work, because relationship will always be the best ROI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbgeraghty How can we best serve each other through our professional networks right now?

In 3 sentences or less, tell us the big idea you want to share on stage. Keep it short, clear, and powerful. After you post, read a few others and drop a quick comment: - What works well? - What could be sharper? This is your space to practice and support each other.