Dress to impress Mother Earth | Jackie May | TEDxJohannesburgSalon
Fashion isn't just about style—it's about making conscious, [...]
Fashion isn't just about style—it's about making conscious, sustainable choices. In this insightful talk, sustainability storyteller and Twyg editor Jackie May reveals the hidden costs of fast fashion, from environmental harm to social inequality. Using South African examples, she shares powerful ways we can shift towards responsible consumption and highlights innovations transforming the industry. Whether you're a fashion lover or eco-conscious consumer, this talk will inspire you to rethink your wardrobe and take action for a more sustainable future.
Jackie May, with over 20 years in mainstream media, launched Twyg in 2018 to promote a kinder, inclusive, and nature-friendly future. She collaborates with Refashion Lab on sustainable fashion. Jackie holds degrees from Stellenbosch University, UNISA, and the University of London, and is pursuing an MPhil in Sustainable Development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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The importance of software intellectual property | Maxim Rotaru | TEDxAristide Demetriade Street
Maxim Rotaru is the visionary founder and CEO of Webamboos - a [...]
Maxim Rotaru is the visionary founder and CEO of Webamboos - a software development company based in Romania. His company excels in crafting, deploying, and maintaining dynamic web and mobile applications. Maxim's journey began with a background in Electrical Engineering and a passion for entrepreneurship.
Over the years, the company has expanded its team to include more than 25 skilled individuals and successfully delivered numerous projects. Driven by a personal mission, Maxim has dedicated himself to supporting local startups.
In the spirit of paying it forward, Maxim is committed to sharing the knowledge and experience accumulated over the years with the local community. He strongly believes that by contributing to the local community, he can support the transformation of Romania into a hub of innovation and intellectual property in the software development industry. Maxim Rotaru is the visionary founder and CEO of Webamboos - a software development company based in Romania. His company excels in crafting, deploying, and maintaining dynamic web and mobile applications.
Maxim's journey began with a background in Electrical Engineering and a passion for entrepreneurship. Over the years, the company has expanded its team to include more than 25 skilled individuals and successfully delivered numerous projects. Driven by a personal mission, Maxim has dedicated himself to supporting local startups.
In the spirit of paying it forward, Maxim is committed to sharing the knowledge and experience accumulated over the years with the local community. He strongly believes that by contributing to the local community, he can support the transformation of Romania into a hub of innovation and intellectual property in the software development industry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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ADHD and Bipolar Disorder | Ali Rashwan Mohammed | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Rashwan has also been heavily involved in student affairs through his [...]
Rashwan has also been heavily involved in student affairs through his tenure as head of MUISS the international student service and as the president of MUSA Monash university student association. These days, you can find him in the performing arts club directing the year end production.
In this talk, he talks about his mental heath struggles and how he has focused on building himself as a person, despite his shortcomings. Ali Rashwan Mohamed, who is 21 from Maldives and is a strategic marketing major who’s set to graduate this year. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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Finding Beauty In Ashes | Erica Eng | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Erica Eng is a Malaysian animator, writer and illustrator, who shares [...]
Erica Eng is a Malaysian animator, writer and illustrator, who shares with us her life struggles and how to overcome them in this insightful talk.
Erica Eng is a Malaysian animator, writer and illustrator. Her debut graphic novel, Fried Rice, is based on the Eisner-winning webcomic of the same name. Fried Rice also received a Ringo award for Best Webcomic and a nomination for Digital Book of the Year by the Harvey awards in 2020. As of noe, she is currently cooking up more stories from her home in Johor. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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Build A World That Lifts Us All | Siti Kasim | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
As the founder of Malaysian Action for Justice and Unity (MAJU), she [...]
As the founder of Malaysian Action for Justice and Unity (MAJU), she fights for a more progressive Malaysia, despite facing threats and persecution. Through this talk, she speaks of the extensive issues she has dealt with and shares with us tips on how to be supportive of those shunned in society.
Siti Kasim is a practising lawyer and an activist for civil liberties and human rights in Malaysia. She obtained her law degree in her mid thirties from Queen Mary College, University of London without any Malaysian government help but instead worked part time and studied full time whilst being a singlevparent with a 2 year old on tow.
Siti has consistently spoken up against the actions by the authorities, be it religious or not. She has been vocal and actively participated legally in the fight against persecution by authorities against marginalised peoples
especially for freedom of and from religion, the orang asli and the trans-
community. Siti has also been arrested, detained, put in lockup and
maliciously persecuted for defending these communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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Generational Challenges In Talent Management | Shankar Santhiram | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
He is a lawyer by training but has been a corporate trainer and [...]
He is a lawyer by training but has been a corporate trainer and leadership coach for the past 22 years. In this talk, he gives the audience insight on how to be inclusive and mindful of various age groups in your workspace. Shankar R. Santhiram is an Executive Leadership
Coach. He is also Managing Consultant of EQTD
Consulting Malaysia. He obtained a law degree from
the University of Sussex in the UK in 1993. In 2022,
Shankar was appointed an Adjunct Professor by the
University of Cyberjaya. In June 2016, Shankar released his first book, “So, You Want To Get Promoted?” Distributed via MPH Distribution, the book has to date, sold over 5000 copies, making it a national bestseller.
At present, apart from his work as an Executive Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Management Trainer, Shankar also owns or has substantial interests in a range of businesses, from Malaysia’s
first dedicated stand-up comedy club, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, to a boutique hotel in Austria. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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Myth Of The Glass Ceiling - Women In The Corporate World | Ruby Kaur | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Ruby Kaur is currently serving as the Managing Director of Trainocate [...]
Ruby Kaur is currently serving as the Managing Director of Trainocate Malaysia. Her extensive experience spans customer service, sales, and business development with top tech companies like IBM and Oracle. Ruby’s leadership has established Trainocate as a leading IT training provider, partnering with major tech names including AWS and Microsoft. Passionate about lifelong learning, she believes in the transformative power of IT certifications for career advancement. Today, Ruby will share her journey of overcoming stereotypes and carving a path in a competitive industry.
Ruby is the Country Manager of Trainocate Malaysia, an Authorised Training Centre (ATC) for major tech names such as Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Cisco, IBM, Google Cloud, Microsoft, NetApp, Nutanix, Oracle, Red Hat, VMware and many more. With over two decades in customer service and business development serving major IT players such as Mesiniaga, IBM,
Oracle and Global Knowledge, Ruby has established Trainocate as a leading IT training provider in Malaysia serving customers such as AIG, Bank Negara, CIMB, Dell, DHL, Maybank, Telekom Malaysia and many more.
Ruby is passionate about life-long learning and career development and strongly believes that IT career certifications are the game changer in helping professionals advance in the IT field, taking on leadership roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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The Impact Of Short Form Content | Nyel Ansari | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Nyel Ansari, through his personal journey, uncovers how short-form [...]
Nyel Ansari, through his personal journey, uncovers how short-form content is rewiring our brains and shrinking our attention spans. He dives deep into how our consumption of platforms content affects our ability to focus, think critically, and engage with the world around us. Nyel Ansari, a final year computer science student who has participated in many events throughout the years. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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Uniqueness Is Obtained, Not Inherited | Nouran Gebril | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Nouran enjoys expanding beyond her academics by participating in [...]
Nouran enjoys expanding beyond her academics by participating in extracurriculars and volunteering events. She loves traveling and enjoys sharing her experiences on social media. Nouran is excited to join TEDx, where she will talk about how uniqueness is obtained, not inherited, and how we can develop it in everyday life.
Nouran is a second-year mechanical engineering student, and currently, she is the President of the IMechE Monash University Malaysia Student Chapter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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From Barriers To Breakthroughs | Kavita Sanglish | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Kavita exemplifies a strong commitment to advocacy, social impact, and [...]
Kavita exemplifies a strong commitment to advocacy, social impact, and personal growth.
This message is further elicited in her talk, wherein she redefines how these children with such a difficult childhood, have such positivity to spread. Kavita Sanglish is a 25-year-old psychology graduate from Sunway-Lancaster University, known for her involvement in mental health advocacy and community work. A Jeffrey Cheah scholar, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and has been actively organizing mental health workshops for NGOs. Passionate about helping underserved communities, she founded the organization Stand With Refugees in 2022, which focuses on the welfare of refugee children and youth in Malaysia. Kavita has also been involved in beauty pageants, having been a top contestant in the Pencarian Puteri Malaysia pageant. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More
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Breaking Stereotypes And Redefining Success | Ian Phang | TEDxMonashUniversityMalaysia
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ian is passionate about mentoring [...]
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ian is passionate about mentoring and encouraging the next generation. But he's not just about career—Ian is also an avid sports enthusiast, a musician, and a budding filmmaker. Today, at TEDxMonash, Ian will challenge academic stereotypes and explore new definitions of success.
Ian Phang is a Finance and Economics graduate from Monash University with a diverse background that spans from internships in various industries to successful competition experiences, and startup ventures. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxShow More