TEDxHuntingtonBeach 2024 Celebrates Success with a Powerful Message of “The BRAVE And The BRILLIANT”

The event’s success was made possible by the tireless efforts of the organizing team, led by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D., Erin Tran, Laura Clancy, and Patricia Bartel. These dedicated volunteers invested countless hours, energy, and personal resources to bring TEDxHuntingtonBeach 2024 to life. Their passion for sharing TEDx’s vision with the Huntington Beach community created a meaningful and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. 

 

A Diverse Lineup of Inspiring Speakers 

TEDxHuntingtonBeach 2024 featured a stellar lineup of ten speakers, each bringing a unique message of bravery, brilliance, and inspiration: 

  • Cindy Warden – Overcoming personal barriers through creativity and inner strength. 
  • Carol Barkes – Transforming conflict by embracing curiosity and kindness. 
  • Dr. Danielle Zanzarov, Ph.D. – Encouraging deep connection with self through intentional living. 
  • Diego Perez – Embracing discomfort and uncertainty to spark creativity and growth. 
  • Hannah Kim – Exploring the emotional power of music in performance and healing. 
  • Captain Jeremy Stoker – Offering tools for prioritizing in high-stress situations. 
  • Mateusz Wolski – Merging the worlds of AI and music for creative breakthroughs. 
  • Razia Naqvi-Jukes – Redefining beauty and confidence through camera presence. 
  • Ruben Perez – Harnessing the power of AI to amplify human potential. 
  • Sofia Aguilar – Elevating community storytelling and visibility through writing and publishing. 

Attendees were deeply moved by the stories shared on stage.

Pamela Bradley, one of the event’s attendees, shared her thoughts: “TEDxHuntingtonBeach was delightful in every aspect. It was professionally presented, engaging, entertaining, and insightful. One talk cleared up an issue I’ve carried with me for decades. Sincerely grateful.” 

 

Gratitude for Our Volunteers and Sponsors 

The success of TEDxHuntingtonBeach would not have been possible without the incredible volunteers and sponsors. Miguel Arcega- thank you for your dedication to capture the talks on video. 

Special thanks to Erin Tran, Tom Fedro from Paragon Software, Raphael Ramos from Eagle Summit Equity, Billboards Inc., Ilona Kotelnikov from Healthy Solutions Consulting Services, Kate Fessler from Changing Course, Haley Young from Eleven10Leather, Penny Foskaris from Foskaris Wellness, Laura Clancy from Muffin Toppled, Stephanie Mearse from Desert Capital Management Group, and Pamela Bradley, whose contributions were essential in bringing the event to life. 

 

Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D., TEDxHuntingtonBeach Curator, emphasized the significance of the event’s theme: “Now more than ever, the message of bravery and brilliance is essential. TEDxHuntingtonBeach aims to be a catalyst in sharing these values, ensuring that voices are seen, heard, and understood without prejudice.” 

 

The organizing team extends their gratitude to the attendees and supporters who helped make the event a success. For those who could not attend, the videos of the talks will be available soon. Stay tuned to witness the brilliance of TEDxHuntingtonBeach speakers by visiting www.tedxhuntingtonbeach.com. 

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