We are a community of ideas, courage, and persistence. Together, we carry stories that can spark change and shift perspectives. The path to sharing those ideas is not always easy, but each challenge strengthens our voice and deepens our impact. Resilience is what transforms setbacks into growth and vision into reality. As we move forward, let us remind one another that our light, our message, and our determination truly matter. We are not walking this journey alone, and together we are closer than we realize.

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?

Yesterday we dropped the podcast episode with Dr. Amber Gunner. She was once right where you are - a TEDxThirdWard semi-finalist. With focus and persistence, she turned her idea into a talk that earned her a place on the stage as a finalist. In her talk, Dr. Gunner shared how burnout isn’t just about stress, it’s about disconnection. She showed us that real success isn’t doing it all alone, it’s having the courage to ask for help and letting community carry some of the load. Now you can hear her story and the big idea she shared on the TEDxThirdWard stage. It’s a powerful reminder of how far an idea can go when you commit to it. Poll: If you had to ask for help this week, what kind would make the biggest difference for you?

This episode brings the TEDxThirdWard family together for a candid, wisdom-filled group conversation. Hosted by Durrel Douglas, the roundtable features: - Emem Washington – Speaker Coach - Chris Wright – TEDxThirdWard Speaker - Tiffany Yvonne – TEDxThirdWard Speaker - Dr. Amber Gunner – TEDxThirdWard Speaker Together, we dig into what it really takes to step onto the TEDx stage: - The highs and lows of the preparation process - Why a TEDx talk is its own art form (not a sermon or speech) - The transformation that happens behind the scenes - How this journey became both a challenge and a reunion If you’re a semi-finalist, an aspiring speaker, or just curious about the process, this episode is packed with stories and lessons to inspire your own path.

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.