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This episode brings the TEDxThirdWard family together for a powerful group conversation. Hosted by event director Durrel Douglas, the roundtable includes: • Emem Washington – our speaker coach • Chris Wright – TEDxThirdWard speaker • Tiffany Yvonne – TEDxThirdWard speaker • Dr. Amber Gunner – TEDxThirdWard speaker Together, we unpack the real journey of stepping onto the TEDx stage: • The pros and cons of the process • Why a TEDx talk isn’t an Easter speech or commencement address • The transformation that happens behind the scenes • How this experience became both a challenge and a reunion This candid, fun, and wisdom-filled conversation is packed with nuggets for anyone curious about the TEDx process — or dreaming of giving a talk themselves. What stood out to you in this discussion? What questions do you have about the process?

@Dr. Ginny Baro gives advice to aspiring TEDx speakers. What questions do you have for her and others that’ve shared their idea on the big red dot?

If you are applying to speak at TEDxThirdWard Salon on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at MATCH Theater in Houston, this is where you introduce yourself. In the comments below, please share: • Your name • Where you’re from • Your big idea in one or two sentences This is how we begin building community beyond the application. We want to know who you are and what you hope to bring to the stage! Drop your intro below.

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.