Yesterday at the Big Idea Mixer, Dr. @Emily Jamea gifted me a copy of her book Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. It got me thinking… how many of our TEDxThirdWard volunteers, semifinalists, alumni, and supporters are authors too? If you’ve written a book, I’d love for you to drop your link below so we can celebrate your work and share it with the community. Let’s keep lifting each other up and showing just how many big ideas are coming out of this circle.

Hey hey hope everyone is dreaming and doing! 🤗 So am I the only one who feels the need to change your title? I found that my title wasn’t allowing me to flow the way I naturally can and by changing my title it gave me a spark. My core message topic is the same but my title and my direction for delivery wants to shift. I woke up this morning with a spark and now the original title just doesn’t sit right. Of course my overthinking is getting the best of me! Anyone else change their title?

We’ve had so much energy across our TEDxThirdWard family — semifinalists, alumni, and volunteers. Let’s bring that positivity together in person. This Big Idea Mixer is a casual chance to connect with each other face-to-face, enjoy lite bites, and build deeper community as we head into the next phase of TEDxThirdWard. Details: 📅 Sunday, Oct 5 at 4:00 PM CST 📍 My home at The Mosaic on Hermann Park, 5925 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX — building on the left (valet parking available) 👥 Open to TEDxThirdWard semifinalists, volunteers, and alumni RSVP: Please RSVP here so I can plan food and space: Mobilize RSVP Link This is last minute, so totally understand if you can’t make it. But if you can, I’d love to see you there!

I’m Durrel K. Douglas, Curator of TEDxThirdWard, and I’m thrilled you’re here. This community is for dreamers, doers, and everyday storytellers who believe ideas can spark change. Let’s kick things off — introduce yourself in the comments: - Your name - Where you’re from - What bold idea or passion keeps you up at night I'll go first in the comments.

You’ve made it to the semi-finalist round — congratulations again. This is a big step, and I know you may have questions about what comes next. Join me for a live Semi-Finalist Q&A Session where we’ll cover: - What to expect in the weeks ahead - How to make the most of our Skool community - Tips for polishing your submission - Open time for your questions This is your chance to get clarity, connect with fellow semi-finalists, and walk away feeling confident about the path forward. 📅 Date: Tuesday 9/30 or Thursday 10/2 ⏰ Time: 6-7:30 PM Come ready to ask, listen, and connect. We’re building something special here, and your journey is at the heart of it. RSVP in the Calendar tab so we know you’ll be there. https://www.skool.com/from-dream-to-speaker-stage-4093/calendar?eid=3dc2712c3025487d95cb7d7dea985c20