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TEDx South Lake Tahoe
Duke Theatre at Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150October 26
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 22 @ 9:50 am
The popular speaker series TEDx South Lake Tahoe returns to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) for its 7th year of bringing together local, national, and international guest speakers who are committed to sharing their insightful and inspiring ideas with audiences in engaging and entertaining ways.
TEDx comes to LTCC’s Duke Theatre on Saturday, October 26 from 5 to 9 pm. Tickets are available for sale online at tedxsouthlaketahoe.com. The evening will also include light refreshments and live music.
This year’s TEDx event promises to engage the community with fresh perspectives on vital global and personal topics, from financial empowerment to AI-driven entrepreneurship. Tickets for this inspiring event, priced at $75, are now on sale.
This year’s event will spotlight the following speakers:
Melissa Dorman
– Talk Title: “Want to Retire Early? Bank on Your Neighbor through Seller
Financing”
– Former social worker turned real estate investor, Melissa will share how she built a six-figure passive income by utilizing seller financing to empower her community and help others retire early.
Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD
– Talk Title: “Science to Solutions”
– CEO of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Darcie combines science with policy
advocacy to protect one of the nation’s most treasured ecosystems.
Julia Lashay Israel
– Talk Title: “The Ultimate Win-Win: Why DEI Can’t DIE”
– A consultant for major real estate firms and diversity advocate, Julia discusses the crucial role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in fostering leadership growth and business success.
Juliette Leong
– Talk Title: “Kids Teaching Kids”
– An 8-year-old prodigy, Juliette is an acclaimed violinist, artist, mathlete, and philanthropist, with her inspiring story reaching millions globally.
Timmy O’Neill
– Talk Title: “Life Requisites: Show Up, Engage, Express Gratitude, and Remain Curious and Playful”
– Professional rock climber and co-founder of Paradox Sports, Timmy shares how outdoor adventure and adaptive sports can drive personal transformation.
Zachariah Stratford
– Talk Title: “The Entrepreneurs AI Guide: 3 Keys to Integrate AI to Enhance Growth, Profitability, and Community Investment”
– Zachariah specializes in helping entrepreneurs leverage AI technology to scale their businesses and community impact.
Mel Thacker
– Talk Title: “How to Save Lives with Two Minutes of Listening”
– Dr. Mel Thacker, a double board-certified physician, advocates for the power of communication in healthcare to prevent medical errors and improve patient outcomes.
Andrea Vitz
– Talk Title: “The Power of Emotional Sobriety”
– Dr. Andrea Vitz, a best-selling author and chiropractor, explores emotional sobriety and how it can transform personal relationships and mental health.
For tickets, visit https://tedxsouthlaketahoe.com/tickets. For more information, visit https://tedxsouthlaketahoe.com/.
The TEDx program gives communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. TEDx events are planned and coordinated independently.
Please check the facebook page for updated information.
If you would like more information about this event, please contact Megan at (530) 541-4660 X 717 or email connect@ltcc.edu.
About TEDx South Lake Tahoe
TEDxSouthLakeTahoe is a local, independently organized event that strives to re-create the unique experience found at TED, where the world’s leading thinkers gather to share ideas with the hope of changing attitudes, lives and ultimately the world.
Topic to include:
Art and Culture
Environment
Food
Outdoor Recreation
Economy
Technology
Governance and Leadership
Community
If you are interested in becoming a speaker please click this link www.tedxsouthlaketahoe.com/call-for-speakers/
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