Konstant Possibilities – Thin Air Into Water

August 15, 2016August 15, 2016Leave a comment

Konstantin Avdienko | Flickr

Konstantin | Flickr

How To Turn Thin Air Into Water | Konstantin Avdienko | TEDxTeen

“As the sun went up today in the morning, 7.4 billion people woke up to a new day. How many of you got out of the bed, took a shower, made a cup of tea or coffee, brushed their teeth, grabbed a bottle of water on the way here? Probably, many of you. Those are the daily habits we are used to, we take them for granted without a second thought. But, what if that’s not the case for over a billion people in the world?”

– Konstantin Avdienko, 2016 TEDxTeen #Untapped Speaker

Konstantin understood the importance of reflecting on essential, daily necessities. He spoke with purpose, by questioning our daily habits. We cannot be selfish or unknowing in witnessing and helping to better the circumstances of those around us.

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iBallz: Walls for your Educational Call

July 18, 2016August 1, 2016Leave a comment

: iBallz Official Logo

iBallz High School Classroom

“Thanks so much for your product. My brother has special needs. He loves the iPad. Knowing how important it is for him to be independent, I want him to be in charge of his iPad. With your product, now I am not worried. It is easier for him to hold and manipulate. We have gone through four screen breakages. I believe we will not have a problem anymore. I had even gotten the Griffin survivor, but the iPad screen did not survive. More than that, it makes everything easier and fun too. He loves the iBallz!”

– Ellen, Customer (iBallz Testimonials)

iBallz – Ultimate Tablet Protection | Product Review

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Abel to Accomplish – “These Are The Days”

March 15, 2016April 9, 2016Leave a comment

Zak Abel

Stage View

TEDx Screen

Performance Setup

These Are The Days | Zak Abel | TEDxTeen

So my name is Zak Abel…and this song is called, “These Are The Days.”

– Zak Abel, 2016 TEDxTeen #Untapped Performer

All before his 21st birthday, Zak Abel established himself as quite the soulful artist. Hailing from North London, his soulful nature expressed the deeper meanings behind ‘simplicity of everyday life’ at this year’s TEDxTeen.

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The World’s Food Waste Fiasco

March 14, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

Rob Greenfield

Bicycling

Home

Numerical Food Waste

Array of Food Waste

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Conclusion

How To End The Food Waste Fiasco | Rob Greenfield | TEDxTeen

“My name is Rob Greenfield, and I am a dumpster diver. Now, at first that might sound a little bit crazy. Maybe even a little bit gross. But there’s actually a very important message at the bottom of these dumpsters. You see I’m an adventurer, an activist, on an mission to effect positive change on Earth, and I tend to go about it in some pretty interesting ways.”

– Rob Greenfield, 2016 TEDxTeen #Untapped Speaker

Rob Greenfield brings a whole new meaning to dumpster diving. He brings purpose and awareness to findings within the dumpster. Cycling across the country taught Rob how to live an environmentally friendly life. Within one hundred and forty days of riding, he had used only 260 gallons of water creating two pounds of trash. While teaching himself how to live this considerably ‘environmentally friendly life,’ he embarked on a personal journey of ultimate water conservation. He did not shower for one thousand days.

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Asylum-Seekers’ Activist

March 13, 2016July 19, 2016Leave a comment

Meltem Avcil

You Are A Part Of This Story | Meltem Avcil | TEDxTeen

“Do I want to die…of course not. But I have to prove on paper, that I do not like being in prison. Can you imagine? I’m not the only one. This story is in your hands. You are a part of this story. What’s mine is yours.”

– Meltem Avcil, 2016 TEDxTeen #Untapped Speaker

From the dangerous and unimaginable life of a former child detainee; to an award winning human rights activist, Meltem Avcil shares her personal journey within a detention center. At the tender age of thirteen, Meltem ‘literally’ had to put her own life in her hands, contemplating how to physically prove that she does not enjoy being in prison. Her suicide attempt, leaves her feeling uncomfortable by a prison guard. Her proposed ‘escape’ appears in the form of a flight on November 15th, 2007. Escape does not come without brutality.

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Shaadow’s Movement of the Mind

March 6, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

Shaadow’s Dance Performance 1

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Dance Performance | Shaadow Sefiroth | TEDxTeen

Movement, whether ‘intricate’ or ‘simple’ can make quite the impact. For seven years, the art form of dance has captivated the mind and body of Shaadow Sefiroth. He had first found “electric dance” in the country of France. Within a year, his attention had focused to hip-hop. Through research, Shaadow developed a deeper understanding of both the dance and culture of hip-hop.

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TEDxTeen of “17” – Mahalia

February 29, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

TEDx Screen

Performer: Mahalia

Mahalia’s movement

Performance of 17 | Mahalia | TEDxTeen

“I hadn’t thought about how good it was to be seventeen…and I had never really taken the time to think about…how I felt at that point in my life. So I wrote this song and it’s called ’17.'”

– Mahalia, 2016 TEDxTeen #Untapped Performer

At the age of 17, Mahalia has accomplished the ability to propel herself into the next generation through her music. Her performance of “17” at this year’s TEDxTeen, highlighted reminiscing on the carefree attitudes of individuals at seventeen.

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Imagine Mukunda’s Imagination

February 23, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

Mukunda Angulo

Mukunda & his family

Star Wars Creation

How My Imagination Set Me Free | Mukunda Angulo | TEDxTeen

“I’ll never forget the day they announced it. It meant so much, because they said it was a ‘subject’ – it was a film about the power of imagination. About the power of our imagination. A film about about imagination. That really hit home.”

– Mukunda Angulo, 2016 TEDxTeen #Untapped Speaker

Mukunda grew up in the projects of Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York. For a child growing up in the city that never sleeps, circumstances confined him to a small family apartment. I am still astonished by his ability to hold onto imagination, regardless of the circumstances faced. I cannot even completely fathom a situation similar to Mukunda’s experience. His perspective, imagination, and freedom came from the power of movies.

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Ella Tells Us – TEDxTeen Host

February 20, 2016July 20, 2016Leave a comment

At the age of 19, Ella Purnell has accomplished quite the acting record. Hailing from London, she has earned acting chops worthy of any internationally recognized actor. Her acting career has been ongoing since the tender age of nine – a DECADE.

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