TEDxAsheville

06/09/2026

George Johnson is a college sophomore studying political science and human rights. He came out as transgender at 10 years old and has been living his true life as a male since. Having been given access to gender affirming care in his teens, closely before it was banned in his state, he aims to protect other young trans people through activism and telling his story with public speaking.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/H2yTVJckDfM?si=zs_bzjHvUhxol_6Q

06/03/2026

How many transgender people do you have to know to be an ally? Only one!

Watch George’s talk here: https://youtu.be/H2yTVJckDfM?si=nDoyF4E3USVHQj06

05/29/2026

One of our Legacy Speakers, Tracey Greene-Washington, is hosting an interactive book signing experience inspired by her #1 International Bestselling Book The ReSET.

You are invited into a meaningful, high-energy experience designed to help you pause, reflect, connect, and step forward with renewed clarity.

Through interactive activities, guided reflection, movement, storytelling, and community connection, The ReSET Experience brings the message of the book off the page and into your life.

Tickets can be purchased here:

Join author Tracey Greene-Washington for an interactive book signing experience inspired by her #1 International Bestselling The ReSET.

05/29/2026

We're not just going through a stressful moment — we're living in an era of chronic uncertainty, and our nervous systems are paying the price. In this deeply human and neuroscience-backed talk, Meghan O'Malley reframes our natural response to a crumbling world — and offers a new way to meet it.

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NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of the nervous system, stress, and spirituality. Several claims lack ...

05/28/2026

We are so excited for Maiysha Clairborne and being an Editor's Pick on the TEDx Channel!

Give her full talk a watch!

Most of us are taught that “I’m sorry” is supposed to make things better—so why do so many relationships still ache with unresolved hurt? In this thought‑pro...

05/20/2026

Radical Hospitality is explored in Ashley Elizabeth's TEDx AVL talk, Dinner Parties Can Change the World.

Watch the full talk and tell us your favorite quote: https://youtu.be/ApJdsC9_x6s?si=9XZfx4e0C2SB_nyG

05/10/2026

You have an intelligence you may not be using—one that guides you in living a life true to your deepest self. Imaginative intelligence is the realm of creativity, intuition, humor, awe, aesthetic appreciation, and insight. Allegra Huston explores how this non-rational intelligence works, why we tend to ignore it, and how reconnecting with it builds creativity, courage, and alignment with what you hold precious.

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You have an intelligence you may not be using—one that guides you in living a life true to your deepest self. Imaginative intelligence is the realm of creati...

05/09/2026

Communities don’t fall apart because people disagree. They fall apart because people stop participating. In this talk, David Huff introduces the idea of “trail magic”—small, timely acts of help—and shows how they form the foundation of strong communities. Drawing from experiences on the Appalachian Trail and beyond, he makes a simple case: when we step in instead of stepping back, we become part of what makes things work.

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Communities don’t fall apart because people disagree. They fall apart because people stop participating. In this talk, David Huff introduces the idea of “tra...

05/09/2026

How many transgender people do you have to know to be an ally? Only one. In this talk, George Johnson shares his personal story of growing up transgender and his luck in getting life-saving treatment just two weeks before it was banned in his state. He shares the fear, love, and general discomfort of puberty at 17 so that everyone can meet a trans person and learn how to let trans kids grow up.

Watch his talk here:

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