TEDˣ VeroBeach
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Michael Strezinski, Bill Fletcher, and Cari Cline visit with Treasure Coast Connector host Ellen Contreres to share some of the details of this extraordinary TEDx Vero event. TEDxVeroBeach 2025 is on Sunday Nov 2nd from 2-6pm at the The Emerson Center. If you don’t already have your tickets, grab them today by visiting our home …
Speaker Bio: Francis Papineau is the co-founder of Vault Mindset, a Peak Performance Mindset Coaching firm. He is a Certified Mental Game Instructor and has helped thousands build clarity, focus, and emotional intelligence. Based on his years of experience, he has created the Vault Mindset Performance Program. This program lays the foundation for Peak Performance …
Speaker Bio Amy (Rae) Bukszpan is the founder and owner of Banana Champs Performance Coaching and Behavioral Consulting, as well as the owner of Bukszpan Behavior Consultants. She is a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed NY State Behavior Analyst (NYLBA). She is also a UESCA-certified ultramarathon running coach and endurance nutrition coach. Amy’s …
This note is meant for anyone who has reached out to us about the possibility of associating your brand with the globally respected TED Talks organization by sponsoring our upcoming event. First, let me share the details of our coming TEDx event. Date: November 2nd, 2025Time: 2-6 PMVenue: Emerson Center1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, FL …
Speaker Bio: Sandra Villines is an accomplished ultrarunner, endurance coach, and a most inspiring figure in modern long-distance running. Known for her grit, resilience, and extraordinary accomplishments, Sandra holds a place in the elite ranks of ultra-endurance athletes worldwide. In 2017, Sandra ran across the United States, covering over 3,000 miles in just 54 days, …
Speaker Bio: Bob Becker is an 80-year-old ultrarunner, race director, and record holder, who ran his firstultramarathon at the age of sixty and has not stopped since. Bob became the oldest finisherever at the iconic “Badwater 135” in July 2025; he has completed the race four times. Becker holds the world record for the 75-79 …
Speaker Bio: Blanca E Rodriguez, LMT, CCMT, is the owner and CEO of Wounded Healer LLC. Under this umbrella, she provides a variety of services, including medical massage therapy for 20 years, certified canine massage therapy for 10 years, fitness instructor for 45+ individuals, plus Zumba and dance teaching for 40+ years. She is an Amazon bestselling …
Speaker Bio: As the founder of MCM Timing and Results LLC, Jensen Beach, Florida,Mike has become the go-to timer for premier ultramarathons, includingThe Barkley Fall Classic, KEYS100, Octopus Ultra, and many others.Mike provided the timing for the 2018 European Championships race heldin Timisoara, Romania, and he’s timed numerous world, international,and national record performances. Mike Melton …
Break Barriers and Go the Distance: Why Runners Shouldn’t Miss TEDx Vero Beach 2025 If you’re a runner, you already know the magic of moving past limits—whether it’s the first mile of the morning or the last grueling stretch of a marathon. But what if you could take that same passion for pushing boundaries and …
Speaker Bio: Dr. Terri A. Graham is a seasoned executive with thirty years of leadership development and education administration experience. She is the President and CEO of The Terri GrahamConsulting Group. She has an extensive background in coaching, workforce strategy, andeconomic development. Dr. Graham earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from Florida Agricultural …
Lessons from My Moonshot Journey: The Power of a Question I will share my personal journey as a parent who was told her son was failing kindergarten. My talk will examine the power of a question to unleash one of the most important forces we have as humans: the ability to turn breakdowns to breakthroughs. …
Speaker Bio: Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake Endurance Race Architect | Master of the Human Spirit | Creator of the Barkley Marathons Known to the world as Lazarus Lake, Gary Cantrell is the enigmatic mastermind behind some of the most grueling endurance events ever conceived. From the infamous Barkley Marathons—where finishers are the rarest of legends—to …
Dat TEDx Vero Beach organizer Michael Strezinski has just announced the date, time, and venue for the upcoming 2025 TEDx event in Vero Beach, Florida. Date: November 2nd, 2025Time: 2-6 PMVenue: Emerson Center1590 27th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960 The Theme for 2025 Talks. Breaking Barriers: Systems that Challenge the Status Quo.
Speaker Bio: Jürgen Schwanitz is the Director of Technology at PCS Florida, a leading provider of business IT and AI solutions. Originally from Germany, Jürgen immigrated to the United States in 1990 and built a successful 30-year career in technology. As the founder of ACT Computers, he grew the company into a trusted name before merging it …
Speaker Bio: David Hartmann is a tech innovator on a mission to break down barriers between big ideas and real-world impact. As the founder and CEO of The SilverLogic, he has made a career out of turning imaginative concepts into cutting-edge software solutions. Fueled by a passion for innovation and AI, David combines deep technical …
Speaker Bio: Harvey Lewis is an accomplished ultrarunner and high school social studies teacher from Ohio. He took 5 years to break 5 hours in the marathon and 17 years to qualify for Boston. But with the consistent chipping away like an Andy Dufresne, he gradually improved at his craft earning a place on the …
Jackie takes us on a journey from take off, to potential disaster to a safe landing in a unique and entertaining explanation of the new and proven technologies making our air travels safe. Jackie Carlon is Senior Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Piper Aircraft, Inc. in Vero Beach, Florida. Ms. Carlon is responsible …
Speaker Bio: My passion to become a teacher and make a difference for people who are “bornwith differences” began in my early teens. I started by volunteering 5000+ hours atcommunity programs, which looked great on my resume. I then earned bothMaster and Bachelor of Education degrees in Elementary and Exceptional StudentEducation, from the University of …
Speaker Bio: Alvaro Nuñez is an entrepreneur, real estate innovator, and ultra-endurance athlete passionate about pushing human potential. As the founder of Super Luxury Group, he has redefined luxury real estate by integrating media, branding, and high-level networking to market multimillion-dollar properties. Beyond business, Alvaro thrives on extreme challenges—skydiving, flying helicopters, and competing in some …
At a past TEDx Vero Beach event, John takes a tongue-in-cheek historical timeline of Vero Beach and connects the current success of VERO BEACH with its helping mentality. All cities, small and large alike, evolve from chaos to perfection because of the help they offer their less fortunate citizens…in the event we stop helping our …
Ingrid takes us through her early life of abuse and her self-defined moments where she escaped through the U.S. military and entrepreneurship. Not being defined by her past, Ingrid is an amazing achievement story. Ingrid graduated from Chelsea High School in 1999. She joined the United States Army in 2002 and served for 13 years …
