TEDxPortsmouth

What a great time we had at the #TEDxPortsmouth holiday get-together! Our team hit pause on the usual brainstorming and event planning to just kick back, enjoy some holiday cheer, and share a few laughs. 🎄😁 Between the snacks, the company, and the festive vibes, it was the perfect way to wrap up an amazing year together. It was also the perfect reminder of how lucky we are to have such a passionate, creative, and supportive community of thinkers and doers. (And how cute are these Grinch cupcakes from A Southern Girl Bakery? We’re obsessed! 😍) #TEDxTeam #HappyHolidays #Community #Teamwork #TEDx

If you were looking for a sign, here it is: We’re extending our speaker application deadline to Friday, December 20th! 😁 We’ve already received some incredible applications for #TEDxPortsmouth, and we’re thrilled by the passion and creativity we’re seeing! That said, we're still looking for more voices, ideas, and inspiration to make this year’s event truly unforgettable. Still have a big idea you’re passionate about? APPLY NOW: 👉 https://lnkd.in/erGiXDQS

🌟 Calling all speaker hopefuls! The deadline to apply to be a 2025 TEDxPortsmouth speaker is Friday, December 13th! 🌟 (You can do it! We believe in you! It's ok if you feel nervous; nervous means you care! ❤️ ) CLICK HERE TO APPLY: 👉 https://lnkd.in/erGiXDQS #TEDxPortsmouth #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker #Community #WhatIf #IdeasWorthSpreading #SeacoastNH

Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible #TEDxPortsmouth community! Today, we're grateful for the power of ideas, the spark of curiosity, and the connections that make us stronger together. Every idea shared is a seed for positive change. To our speakers, volunteers, attendees, and sponsors—we are grateful for YOU! Wishing you all a day filled with warmth, joy, and plenty of pie! 🥧

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Scarlet Keys' incredible TEDxPortsmouth talk has been selected to be featured on TED.com’s global platform! 🌍 This is a rare honor and speaks to the passion and expertise of the wonderful speakers who grace our stage every year at The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH! Songs are the soundtrack of our lives. In her uplifting talk, Berklee College of Music professor Scarlet Keys explores the neuroscience behind music theory, sits down at the piano, and asks us to think about why we love our favorite songs. Scarlet’s powerful message will now reach an even broader audience, sparking conversations globally. Congratulations, Scarlet! 👏 Watch her wonderful talk now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/djkRYJeQ #TEDxPortsmouth #TED #TEDxTalk #TEDx #Inspiration #SmallStageGlobalReach #TEDCommunity #MusicTheory

The #TEDxPortsmouth team would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible small businesses that support us year after year! From local cafés and shops to innovative startups and service providers, you are the heartbeat of #TEDxPortsmouth. Thank you for helping us bring the power of #IdeasWorthSpreading to our community! Please consider giving some of these local small businesses some love during your holiday shopping! #ShopLocial #SupportSmallBusiness #TEDxPortsmouth #ThankYou

🌟 The wait is over! Dr. Nancy Pearson's #TEDxPortsmouth talk is now online! 🌟 In her fantastic talk, "A bear walks into a democracy...." Dr. Pearson recounts the true story of a small town that descended into anti-government chaos. This cautionary tale explores how to strengthen democracy by tuning in to local government. With humor and real-world examples, Dr. Pearson walks the audience through her step-by-step civic engagement model. In a time of political polarization and tribalism, this talk is a non-partisan primer on wielding the power of people to be good neighbors and good citizens. Watch Now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2XxY_UZ #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker #TEDxTalks #PortsmouthNH #SeacoastNH #Community #Inspiration

We’re thrilled to announce that Juston McKinney’s 2024 #TEDxPortsmouth talk is now online, with more than 25 thousand views in less than 24 hours! 🤩 In his beautiful, hilarious, and painfully honest talk, Juston shares how humor can be a meaningful, effective coping mechanism for traumatic events that can help lead to healing and growth. Watch his remarkable talk to see why our audience gave him a 5-minute standing ovation! 👏 https://lnkd.in/eqEw6XEM #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker #TEDxTalks #SeacoastNH #MentalHealth #Inspiration #Community

Happy Halloween from all of us at TEDxPortsmouth! 👻 🎃

Wow, keep those speaker applications coming! 😍 We have some amazing people in our community, and reading your applications has been fascinating. (We really do sit and talk in-depth about each idea as they come in; it's one of our favorite parts of organizing this event!) From high-school students to university presidents, from at-home parents to company VPs, we want to hear from anyone who's passionate, hard-working, and ready to be a #TEDxPortsmouth speaker! APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/erGiXDQS #TEDxSpeaker #PortsmouthNH #SeacoastNH #Inspiration #Community