TedX South Lake Tahoe speakers to focus on growth

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - - TEDxSouthLakeTahoe returns this October, offering an evening of inspiring talks from innovators, activists, and visionaries across various disciplines. Set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre, located at One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA.

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 are now on sale for this inspiring event, priced at $75.

FEATURED 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.