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).

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Keisha L. Blair

Corporate Trainer & Life-Balancing Coach

Keisha L. Blair is an international keynote speaker, corporate relationship coach, and author dedicated to helping individuals take control of their lives with clarity and purpose. From her beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to becoming the first female Senior Manager of Maintenance at a Fortune 100 company, Keisha’s journey is a testament to resilience and vision. Drawing from personal and professional challenges, including single motherhood, financial setbacks, and breaking barriers in male dominated industries she developed the CEO Mindset Framework, built on Create, Eliminate, Organize. Through her workshops and talks, she inspires audiences to cultivate balance, strengthen relationships, and elevate their personal and professional growth.

Legna Soto

Purpose Coach · First-Gen Advocate

Legna Soto is a passionate Purpose Coach and Mentor. dedicated to uplifting first-generation voices and guiding people to step into roles of impact. As an advocate for underrepresented communities, she leverages her storytelling and motivational coaching to help individuals discover their purpose, cultivate confidence, and transform their leadership presence.

Vera Mallet

Fitness & Wellness Advocate · 2-Time Olympian · Personal Trainer & Veteran Mentor

Vera Mallet is a dynamic fitness and wellness leader, two-time Olympian, personal trainer, and firearm instructor. As founder of Healthy Purpose, LLC in Memphis, TN, and a proud U.S. military veteran, Vera specializes in empowering individuals and communities through strength training, self-defense, and whole-life wellness practices. With authenticity and grit, she helps people reclaim their health, harness resilience, and embrace their fullest potential.

Vergie R. Jackson

Wellness Advocate · Purpose Mentor

Vergie J. Jackson is a dynamic speaker and wellness advocate dedicated to helping people transform their lives from the inside out. As Assistant Director of Student Wellness at the University of Central Arkansas and founder of Intentional Collective Strategies LLC, he equips individuals to embrace discipline, faith, and purpose as the foundation for lasting change. His core message is simple but powerful: Well-being Fuels Transformation.