TEDˣ VeroBeach
Ideas worth sharing
Speaker Bio: Tim Morell is a Florida civil trial attorney whose work focuses on litigation, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance. A former Toastmasters Area Governor, he serves on The Florida Bar Cybersecurity and Privacy Committee and speaks on the real-world risks and responsibilities that come with emerging technologies. His TEDx talk, AI: The Hammer That …
Speaker Bio: Karen Coyne is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, speaker, author, and host of theMoney Without Math podcast. With over two decades of experience in the financial servicesindustry, Karen has worked closely with individuals and families to navigate not just theirnumbers, but their fears, habits, and deeply personal relationships with money. Through herwork, she’s come …
Speaker Bio: Dr. Erin Tjam is a health scientist, adjunct professor, author, and former Special Advisor to the President of the University of Waterloo (who later became Canada’s 28th Governor General). She previously served as Director of Research at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Known as the “Beauty-Obsessed Scientist,” Erin spent nearly 40 years pursuing skin …
Speaker Bio: Eyad Mubaied is the Founder and CEO of Cultivate Culture LLC, a leadership and organizational culture coaching firm dedicated to helping leaders and organizations transform culture into a competitive advantage. With more than two decades of leadership experience across organizational and enterprise environments, he has worked with executives, leadership teams, and organizations to …
Speaker Bio: Dr. Shola Ezeokoli has spent much of her life doing what many high achievers are praised for doing: showing up, carrying more, helping others, and pushing through exhaustion in the name of responsibility, excellence, and service. As a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than two decades of experience across clinical medicine, healthcare leadership, corporate …
Speaker Bio: Nick Higgins is a tech leader, speaker, and executive coach who works with successful professionals and leaders facing the deeper questions that often rise beneath ambition, accomplishment, and outward success. Drawing on a career that spans pastoral ministry, public education, and corporate leadership, Nick brings a grounded perspective to the inner questions that …
Speaker Bio: Sandy Austin is a recognized expert in helping kids cope with trauma, bullying, suicides, and the aftermath of school shootings. As a school counselor for 24 years, Sandy has counseled students in the aftermath of five school shootings, plus multiple suicides at a sixth school. Twenty-two years ago, Sandy started a school club called the …
Speaker Bio: In 2018, Nikki Mark’s healthy 12-year-old son, Tommy, went to bed and never woke up. Doctors still don’t know why. After more than two decades building fast-paced startup companies in Los Angeles, Nikki suddenly faced a venture she never wanted: restarting herself. With no religious or spiritual framework to lean on, she drew …
Speaker Bio: Charlotte Chun, Ph.D., M.S., is a licensed psychologist, consultant, speaker, and author who inspires people to make meaningful change by connecting with their true selves. Her career has taken a dynamic path from studying the brain and human behavior to better understanding the health care market, empowering clients towards authentic expression through style …
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 …
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: 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
