TEDxStormont

✨ Every idea shared. Every story heard. Every moment remembered. ✨

We have revisited the courage, creativity, and connection that made TEDxStormont unforgettable. From music to peacebuilding, resilience to innovation, our speakers reminded us that the power of an idea is not just on the stage; it lives on in how we carry it forward.

Thank you to our incredible speakers, performers, interpreters, partners, and YOU; our community. Without your curiosity, support, and voices, these ideas wouldn’t spread as far as they have. 💡

What idea are you carrying forward from TEDxStormont? Share it below or amongst yourselves, because the conversation doesn’t stop here. 🙌🏼

Caption: Ideas don’t just happen on stage; here’s a glimpse of the magic behind the curtain. ✨

Healing is rarely a solo act. 🤝🏻

Through raw testimony, brave storytelling, and music that lifts spirits with connection, these talks and musical displays showed us that connection is medicine for individuals and communities alike. 🎶

Who in your life reminds you that you’re not alone? Reach out to them today as a thank you! 🙌🏼

Louise spoke of the “alchemy of dialogue.” 🗣️

👉 Tip: In tough conversations, focus on courage and compassion over being right.
Progress begins when we begin to listen.

Women at the forefront of change. 👩‍⚖️

From policing to peace building, from ending violence to championing reconciliation, these leaders prove that courage and compassion can transform societies. 🌍

Who’s the woman who has inspired your journey most? Tag her below. 👇🏻

Alma stood up for disability visibility with her son Caleb. 🙏🏼

👉 Our Takeaway? Look around your spaces and think who’s missing? How can you include them?

Inclusion starts with awareness. 💡

Happiness isn’t a destination. Healing isn’t a straight line.. Through raw honesty and lived experience, these talks remind us that joy and connection are found in the everyday moments we often overlook. 🙌🏼

💬 They make us think; what does happiness really mean to you?

David reminded us that local phrases like “Catch yerself on” hide real wisdom in everyday conversations.

👉 Next time you hear banter, pause and ask: What truth might be buried in this?
Humour often carries life lessons.

Leadership isn’t just about titles. 👩‍💼

It’s about harmony, empathy, and the courage to change how we listen. These talks explore leadership that lifts others and leaves a legacy of growth. 💡

Tag a leader who inspires you. 🙌🏼

Laura bravely shared a story about choice. The main thing we took away from that talk was telling your story can be the first step to healing. 🙏🏼

👉 Takeaway: Don’t underestimate the power of speaking your truth. How can you do this in your everyday life?

The future is full of possibility — if we’re brave enough to rethink how we see it. 💭

From technology that transforms lives, to careers that need reimagining, to hidden wisdom in everyday words; the future is closer than we think. 🧑🏼‍💻

What’s one small change you’d make today to create a better tomorrow? 💡

Judith showed us how music teaches deep listening. 🎶

👉 Try this week: Have one conversation where you only focus on listening, not replying.

Like music, real change starts with how we listen.