Theme: Innovating The Human Experience

What Sets Us Apart

* Inclusivity: We're the only TEDx event where young leaders and seasoned professionals share insights on a common stage.
* Expert Coaching: Our skilled team—Shilpa Singh, Lynda Warner, Shiv Paul, Lori Preston, and Uma Devireddy—guides speakers in crafting impactful narratives.
* Student-Led: Our events are as much by students as they are for them. Young talents lead various aspects, from Marketing to Production.
* Community-Driven: TEDx Southlake provides free coaching, making TEDx accessible to everyone.

Join us as we embark on our 5th year, we invite you to be part of this enriching experience. Whether you're a speaker, volunteer, or attendee, you have a place at TEDx Southlake. Let’s shape a world where ideas and leadership are boundless. Welcome to TEDx Southlake.

Lancaster Theatre
300 S Main St
Grapevine, Texas, 76051
United States

Barbara Ann Jacques

Dr. Barbara Ann Jacques pioneers groundbreaking approaches to criminal justice reform through her organization, Disrupting Gracefully. Drawing from her own transformative journey through bone marrow failure, she developed innovative paradigms for authentic leadership and systemic change. As a distinguished scholar and advocate, Dr. Jacques challenges traditional reform models by integrating principles of inner grace with practical policy solutions. Her methodology transcends conventional approaches, equipping justice leaders with tools to drive meaningful transformation while building bridges across divided communities. Through her work as a mentor, speaker, and educator, Dr. Jacques has demonstrated that lasting criminal justice reform requires both systemic change and personal evolution. Her research-backed framework offers a blueprint for creating more equitable, effective, and compassionate justice systems.

Beatrice Pila

For over 30 years, Beatrice Pila has been celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to interior design, skillfully reflecting the unique essence of those who inhabit the spaces she creates. Her signature methodology, "Design Enlightenment," has ignited a transformative movement, inspiring individuals to design from a place of authenticity and align their environments with their true selves and aspirational lifestyles, rather than conventional style trends. With a richly diverse and award-winning portfolio, Beatrice's work spans luxury custom homes and expansive commercial projects across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central and South America, showcasing her unparalleled versatility and visionary talent.

DeAngelo Burse

Author, professor, TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator dedicated to helping corporate groups flourish through behavioral science.

DeAngelo Burse is an author, psychology professor, mindset coach, and keynote speaker. He is passionate about helping people rewrite their narratives, realize their potential, and improve their social interactions. DeAngelo developed "The Design-You Method" and authored "Yours To Design: Constructing A Life That Is Meaningful" to help people develop their unique abilities and become their ideal selves. DeAngelo provides corporate workshops and keynote presentations with a scholarly yet unconventional approach. He successfully blends psychological insights, stories, humor, passion, audience interaction, and personal connection to inspire people to maximize their human abilities. Additionally, DeAngelo offers tailored mindset coaching grounded in psychology to support leaders in excelling at decision-making, emotional control, performance enhancement, interpersonal interactions, and overall well-being.

Denise De Baun

With over four decades of pioneering experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Denise De Baun is a visionary leader who transforms innovative concepts into groundbreaking solutions. As CEO of Helight USA, she has championed revolutionary products including Beautypaste® and Sustainable Youth®, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the wellness industry. Her latest venture, Red Light Sleep Therapy™, represents a bold step forward in sleep wellness technology, showcasing her dedication to developing solutions that enhance both human health and environmental sustainability. Denise's approach uniquely bridges the gap between cutting-edge innovation and holistic well-being, offering new perspectives on how technology can transform our approach to sleep and wellness.

Denise Debaun

With over four decades of pioneering experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Denise DeBaun is a visionary leader who transforms innovative concepts into groundbreaking solutions. As CEO of Helight USA, she has championed revolutionary products including Beautypaste® and Sustainable Youth®, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the wellness industry. Her latest venture, Red Light Sleep Therapy™, represents a bold step forward in sleep wellness technology, showcasing her dedication to developing solutions that enhance human health and environmental sustainability. Denise's approach uniquely bridges the gap between cutting-edge innovation and holistic well-being, offering new perspectives on how technology can transform our approach to sleep and wellness.

Don Radon

Passionate Advocate for Addiction Recovery | TEDx Speaker | Inspirational Motivator

At Recovered and Free, leadership in recovery and community engagement is at the forefront of my 18+ years of dedication. My expertise in marketing, community relations, and direct care underpins our mission to support those on their journey to freedom. As the CEO and Founder, I steer our organization with a compassionate approach, leveraging motivational speaking and coaching to empower individuals. My commitment extends to specialized workshops and mentorship, and profoundly impacting lives.

Dr. Anas Alomar

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Fern Johnson

Fern is an accomplished technology executive with an exceptional track record at Fortune 50 companies spanning three decades. As CTO Vice President, she spearheaded global IT infrastructure and user experience initiatives while demonstrating particular expertise in delivery management and technical operations transformation. Her strategic leadership has consistently driven organizational excellence through the development and execution of transformative business solutions. Fern excels in building and leading cross-functional teams, fostering partnerships, and delivering measurable business value aligned with strategic objectives at a global scale.

James Durham

After surviving a devastating traumatic brain injury and a five-week coma, James Durham transformed his near-fatal experience into a mission of hope. As the founder of TBI One Love, he illuminates the path forward for others facing life's most daunting challenges. Durham's remarkable journey from trauma to triumph equips him with unique insights into human resilience and recovery. Through his compelling presentations, he shares proven strategies that helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and rebuild a life of purpose and impact. Today, as a celebrated motivational speaker, Durham demonstrates that crisis can become catalyst. His message resonates far beyond the TBI community, showing audiences how to transform their own challenges into stepping stones for growth, success, and meaningful change.

Justin Atherton

A seasoned law enforcement veteran with over 18 years of experience spanning SWAT operations, investigations, and leadership roles, Justin has dedicated his career to transforming law enforcement principles into powerful leadership insights. His expertise runs deep in developing comprehensive training programs and mentoring both individual officers and groups in leadership and communications. As the founder of Confidence Unchained, Justin channels his passion for teaching into empowering professionals across industries. His unique approach translates critical law enforcement strategies into practical tools for business leaders and entrepreneurs, helping them enhance both personal effectiveness and organizational success. Justin's methodology bridges the gap between tactical expertise and business leadership, offering a fresh perspective on self-assessment and professional growth.

Katherine Lawrence

Can the food on your plate shape your mind and behavior? In this powerful TEDx Talk, Katherine Lawrence, founder of Food Saved Me Institute and a board-certified autism specialist, explores how certain foods may be worsening symptoms of ADHD, autism, OCD, and other neurodivergent conditions. Drawing from her personal journey with her neurodivergent child and husband, Katherine reveals how dietary changes can improve brain function, emotional regulation, and behavior for those on the autism spectrum or struggling with sensory sensitivities, attention problems and food aversion. With moments of humor, she explains how small changes produced massive results in anxiety, mood swings and focus. Katherine weaves her nutrition education from Cornell, Stanford and Harvard university with practical tips, recipes and hacks you can easily implement at home! Her experience will have you in tears, but leave you with a sense of hope and empowerment.

Kathy Gilbert

Kathy Gilbert is an accomplished and esteemed professional with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. Her remarkable career spans leadership roles in sales and business development, customer success, product marketing, and sales operations. Kathy is a Founding Board Member of the Women in Automotive organization, where she focuses on accelerating the involvement of women in the automotive sector. Currently, Kathy holds the position of Senior Director of Minority Dealer and Women's Retail Business, advocating for diversity and championing initiatives to support underrepresented groups in the industry. A dedicated leader and mentor, Kathy's passion lies in breaking down barriers and creating spaces for women to thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Kaylee Jewert

At just 13, Kaylee Jewert is redefining what young leadership looks like. A Gold Medalist who ranked 10th nationally in Leadership Skills at the Colorado State Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), she embodies the spirit of next-generation changemakers. Beyond her academic excellence, Kaylee demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit through her thriving crocheted crafts business, proving that passion knows no age limit. As a Sources of Strength peer leader and featured speaker at Women In Automotive events, she's already using her voice to shape crucial conversations about mental health and generational understanding. Kaylee represents a powerful reminder that transformative leadership can emerge at any age, bringing fresh perspectives to some of society's most pressing challenges. Her unique combination of business acumen, peer advocacy, and public speaking exemplifies how Gen Z is stepping up to address the complexities of our changing world

Lindsay Macmillan

Meet Lindsay MacMillan, a creative force who believes in the untapped potential within each of us. As the founder of Lindsay MacMillan Creative LLC, she's on a mission to revolutionize how people view and embrace their own creativity, helping clients worldwide discover their hidden creative genius. Lindsay's journey is a testament to the power of embracing multiple passions: from excelling as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs to pursuing her love for storytelling as an author with HarperCollins. Her unique blend of corporate excellence and creative expertise makes her a compelling voice in both boardrooms and writing workshops. A Dartmouth College magna cum laude graduate, Lindsay brings analytical precision to the creative process, challenging the notion that creativity and structure are mutually exclusive. Through her keynote speaking, she's breaking down the barriers that hold people back from their creative potential, proving that everyone - yes, everyone - has a wellspring of creativity waiting to be unleashed. Her highly anticipated novel, forthcoming from HarperCollins in 2025, is just another testament to her belief that creativity knows no bounds.

Megan DiMartino

Megan DiMartino stands among the elite 4% of women entrepreneurs who have founded, scaled, and sold multiple award-winning seven-figure businesses over her remarkable 30-year career. Since 1992, she has launched two highly successful skincare brands: Novita Spa and the Medical Rejuvenation Clinic. On January 4, 2020, her book Hope and Possibilities Just Over the Horizon achieved #1 status on Amazon in four business categories, cementing her reputation as an inspiring thought leader. Through her virtual course, Propel: Start, Scale, and Sustain the Business and Life of Your Dreams, Megan empowers others to unlock hope and endless possibilities, equipping them with the tools to achieve their most ambitious goals.

Mike Goodwin

Through the power of clean comedy and authentic connection, Mike Goodwin transforms every room he enters - from intimate church gatherings to grand corporate galas. His trademark bowtie isn't just an accessory; it's a symbol of his commitment to excellence and his belief that laughter can elevate without diminishing. As a U.S. Army veteran, former educator with a master's degree from the University of South Carolina, and native son of Camden, South Carolina, Mike brings a unique blend of wisdom, humor, and heart to every stage. But it's his extraordinary ability to weave leadership principles with genuine laughter that sets him apart. More than just a comedian and speaker, Mike is a catalyst for positive change. His mission transcends entertainment – he's dedicated to leaving an indelible mark of inspiration on every life he touches, proving that when leadership meets laughter, transformation follows.

Sean Kanan

Emmy Award-winning visionary Sean Kanan transcends traditional entertainment boundaries as an actor, producer, and author. From his iconic roles in the Karate Kid franchise to his compelling performances in The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital, Kanan has consistently redefined himself. Beyond the screen, he's emerged as a thought leader through his transformative books on entertainment industry insights and the pursuit of excellence. His story isn't just about becoming - it's about the courage to unbecome.

Val Niehaus

A pioneering force in digital strategy and marketing for over two decades, Val Niehaus transforms visions into reality at the intersection of media and technology. She architects customer-centric programs that don't just perform – they revolutionize. As a catalyst for change, Val has mastered the art of unlocking hidden potential, whether in teams, individuals, or marketing initiatives. Her superpower lies in seeing possibilities where others see limits, inspiring professionals to shatter their perceived boundaries and reach unprecedented heights. With an unwavering commitment to human potential, Val doesn't just build programs – she builds legacies by empowering others to discover and unleash their extraordinary capabilities.