NOTE FROM TED: We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if your clothes could heal the planet instead of harming it? In this powerful talk, fashion designer Aoife Mc Namara shares how nature’s cycles inspire her slow fashion movement. Through interconnected design, she invites us to rethink the way we create, wear, and value clothing.Irish designer known for sustainable, nature-inspired fashion with ethical and innovative practices. Her speech will focus on sustainable fashion and its practical implementation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of trauma and healing. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfListen as Brett shares how being an advocate and caregiver changed his perspective on the need for radical community resilience. Caregivers and healers need caregivers and community to continue their work. Brett Loftis is a human rights attorney, child advocate and national expert on trauma and resilience. He has more than two decades of leading successful nonprofits, including the largest children’s law office in the southeast. In 2013, Brett is CEO of Crossnore Communities for Children, one of NC’s largest and most innovative child welfare and behavioral health organizations. In 2018, Brett co-founded the Center for Trauma Resilient Communities (CTRC.) Helping children, organizations and communities heal from trauma is Brett’s passion. His background in ministry has driven his particular interest in walking alongside faith communities as they embrace their role in the prevention and healing of individual and collective trauma. Brett received his undergraduate degrees Furman University. His passion for children eventually sent him to Wake Forest University School of Law. Brett is currently completing his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis on leadership. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of graphic violence and suicidal ideation.Most everyone has heard of the game Dungeons and Dragons, but few understand what it actually is and how it works. Fewer still comprehend the significant impact that D&D has had on our society, and almost no one knows the profound academic and therapeutic benefits contained within the game.D&D is educational by the nature of its design. The game is played with books! Reading and understanding text are critical to playing the game. D&D is scaffolded, differentiated and gradually released, just as should always be with lessons in school. Kade was among the first to bring to the surface the fact that the game had a very serious academic design and this concept has begun to flourish among academic and game communities as well as families looking for an impactful pastime.D&D also possesses amazing therapeutic power. It’s been used in studies by many mental health specialists for everything from Autism to Trauma. Kade has seen first hand in the educational setting how all these components work together to form a surprising, but powerful educational and therapeutic tool. Kade Wells has been using D&D, game-theory, and product-based, experiential learning in the classroom for twelve years. He plays D&D with his students on Friday’s, and they have grown above the normal measure as a result. His hope is to help people understand the great power that D&D has in educational settings. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of religion and design. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfTobi Rubinstein explores how style and spirituality intersect, revealing that what we wear is often a reflection of deeper beliefs. From growing up in a fashionable yet faith-driven family to navigating the highs and lows of the fashion industry, her journey shows that faith is not just personal—it’s woven into every thread of her story. Whether embracing a ‘haute mess’ or honoring modesty, she shares how fashion can serve as both a statement of identity and a spiritual expression Tobi Rubinstein is a rare force in the fashion industry—an enduring voice of purpose in a world driven by trends and image. She has built a groundbreaking career at the intersection of couture and conviction, redefining what it means to lead with both style and substance. A fashion industry veteran, Tobi began with brands like Victoria’s Secret and later co-founded “Chedda,” the first women-owned urban brand developed for K-Mart. As the founder of The House of Faith & Fashion, a religious leader, author, and media personality, she has become known for integrating spirituality into the fashion world. Her bestselling book series, What My Wardrobe Taught Me About G-d and Haute & Holy, form the foundation of a brand that spans media, live events, and runway shows from New York to Paris—bridging faith, creativity, and cultural dialogue . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of stillbirth. Contents only represent the speaker's personal views and understanding of the body, trauma, and creation. Several claims lack scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfListen to Dr. Christy Bauman share how resilience is formed throughout our lives and the stories the body tells. Become embodied. Dr. Christy Bauman, MDFT & LMHC (she/her) is committed to helping women come into their true voice. She is an author and psychotherapist who focuses on the female body, sexuality, and theology. Christy’s work can be found at christybauman.com She is the author and producer of her works: Her Rites: Sacred Therapeutic Guides for the Feminine Soul The Sexually Healthy Woman Theology of the Womb Womaneering Perpetual Calendar A Brave Lament, and the award-winning Documentary: A Brave Lament She has a podcast entitled Womaneering and she offers storywork consulting, womaneering weekends, and marriage intensives with her husband Andrew Bauman through their organization, Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma. Drs. Christy and Andrew host Therapy Shorts podcast, a conversation about relationships dynamics. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Dr. Janet Sherlock describes the problem with today's corporate organizational structures. Dr. Janet Sherlock is a digital and retail executive who had modernized organizations, processes, and solutions through expertise in digital transformation, customer & user experience, omnichannel strategy, data & AI/ML, marketing strategies, supply chain efficiency, and security, privacy, & risk management.Janet used to be the Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Ralph Lauren Corporation where she was responsible for the company's global e-commerce strategy and revenue. In addition, she and her team drove Ralph Lauren's digital transformation.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx