Kevin Connolly was born in Helena, Montana in August of 1985. Born without legs, Kevin was otherwise a healthy baby and grew up like any other Montana kid; getting dirty, running in the woods, and getting dirty some more. Now, Kevin wants to take you into his world…

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In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.*

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On the brink of potentially dangerous climate change and with attention on corporate social responsibility soaring to new heights, the world needs innovators — both people and businesses — who can lead the push toward more sustainable solutions. The fashion industry has the potential to be one such innovator, working proactively to address critical environmental, social, and ethical challenges on a global scale.
Consumers — you and I — can play a pivotal role in transitioning the fashion industry towards more sustainable business models that significantly reduce the social and environmental impacts of the industry.
My talk is about what every one of us can do to improve our personal footprint and the environmental and social impact of the fashion industry.
Eva Kruse is CEO and President of Danish Fashion Institute and Copenhagen Fashion Week. She is also board member of several organizations and companies among them for instance: Nordic Fashion Association, Wonderful Copenhagen and Birger Christensen. Danish Fashion Institute is behind the worlds largest and most important event on sustainability and fashion: The Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the next to be held April 2014. Since she graduated in entrepreneurship and leadership from The KaosPilots, Eva Kruse has worked within the worlds of fashion and media, including positions as editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine Eurowoman and as a TV host with the Danish television. In 2005, Eva Kruse was one of the co-founders of Danish Fashion Institute and Copenhagen Fashion Week.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Адель рассказывает о важности осознания внутренней красоты, которая проявляется через благотворительность. Также она подчеркивает особую важность дисциплинированности, открытости и смелости в благотворительной деятельности.

Ведущая телевизионных программ, активный деятель в благотворительности

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Айгерим Булекбаева, самая юная участница конференции TEDxAstana, — ученица Назарбаев Интеллектуальной Школы в Актобе. В Назарбаев Интеллектуальных Школах есть клуб TEDx, Айгерим — одна из его участниц. Она играет на скрипке, а через пару минут мы узнаем, что ее мама очень хотела, чтобы дочь стала скрипачкой. Но сама Айгерим не сразу поняла, чего она хочет. Однако ее размышления привели к большим переменам, сейчас она изучает математику и физику в Назарбаев Интеллектуальной Школе. Айгерим считает, что только самостоятельно принятые решения действительно приносят радость.

Ученица в Назарбаев интеллектуальной школе города Актобе. С 6 лет профессионально играет на скрипке. Является лауреатом республиканских и международных конкурсов, таких как “Астана-мерей” и “Алматы жас”. Увлекается живописью, чтением и познанием человеческих чувств и поступков. В литературе предпочитает классику и психологию.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

Mark Colbourne MBE is Great Britains newest Gold medal Paralympian in the sport of cycling. He has gone through hell and back to reach his first Paralympic Games at London 2012 after he broke his back in a near fatal paragliding accident in May 2009. Even though he was left with lower leg paralysis and drop foot in both feet, he fought for 12 months to learn to walk again with walking aids and now prides himself as a full time professional Para-cyclist for his country.

Mark talks about the highs and lows of having a life changing experience and competing on the international stage at the London 2012 Paralympics. In a world where the smallest margins are the difference between winning and losing or living and dying, this man can explain what it takes to not only push our body and mind to their limits in order to achieve your dreams against all odds but also to enjoy to the max life while you can! His motivating style and epic life story uplifts every audience and with his humble approach to life he never fails to leave anyone inspired.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Christine Krzyzanowski, co-founder and chief marketing officer (CMO) for Xtreme Tilt, LLC., on the challenges and opportunities of being a woman in a male-dominated field — and why giving up is never an option.

Christine Krzyzanowski is co-founder and chief marketing officer (CMO) for Xtreme Tilt, LLC., where she leads marketing for the gaming company worldwide.

Prior to becoming CMO in March 2015, Christine was co-founder and chief marketing officer for ARK Publicity, LLC. and EPiCK Media, LLC., both niche marketing sister agencies with a specialty in celebrity marketing engagement. She is also co-founder of Power Play Women, an online portal for mentoring young women and connecting them virtually with powerful women within an array of professions.

Christine holds a master’s degree from Drexel University in Marketing and International Business.

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Scott Geller is Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the World Academy of Productivity and Quality. He has written numerous articles and books, including When No Ones Watching: Living and Leading Self-motivation. Scott will examine how we can become self-motivated in «The Psychology of Self-Motivation.»

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

A lawyer finds truth in the fight. His words are an inspiration to everyone facing a struggle, large or small. What race do you have to run? See why Clint kept a pair of running shoes as a reminder that no matter what you face if you stay the course, you can overcome anything. TEDx is about ideas worth spreading. TEDx is a program of local events designed to bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Just like a TED event, the TEDx event is focused on bringing in live speakers to spark deep conversations and connections in a smaller group. Attourney This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Как переосмысление понятия «уят» может ускорить создание правового государства

Время пришло наполнить понятие «уят» новым, актуальным содержанием

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Молдияр Ергебеков өз балалық шағы мен үлкею барысындағы жанұялық қарым-қатынастар және салттар қалай еркектікті мадақтаумен байланысты екенін айтады. Ал оның болашақта ықпалы қандай? Бұл сұрақтың жауабын осы видеода таба аласыз.

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