TEDx Faurot Park

04/11/2025

Got an idea worth spreading? Applications are open for TEDxFaurotPark 2026! We'd love to hear all about your idea! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJDCzEu6nwWCthBYtwVJvMp9BaJprAKsAsF2Hzcj_k-gDBpA/viewform

TEDxFaurotPark. The first and only TEDx events in Lima, Ohio.

11/05/2025

A few photos from our Signature event last month! See all the TEDxFaurotPark photos on our Flickr stream: https://flic.kr/ps/3XJ8rM

13/04/2025

Here is the amazing theme video our Graphic Design Team put together for The Power of We.

A divided world is like stagnant water—still, unchanging, and complacent. To break this status quo of complacency, we must disturb the waters and create ripp...

11/04/2025

🎟️ TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED! 🎟️
Missed your chance to grab a seat for TEDxFaurotPark? Don’t worry! You can still be part of the experience ✨

🎥 We’re LIVESTREAMING the entire event on our Facebook and YouTube pages!
📅 Saturday, April 12 | 9:00 AM ET
📍Live from Encore Theatre in Lima, Ohio

Join us online for powerful talks on resilience, innovation, mental health, education, and purpose, brought to you by 6 incredible speakers who are changing lives and challenging perspectives.

✅ Just show up online. No ticket needed. 💬 Watch. Share. Get inspired.

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/tedxfaurotpark/
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/

11/04/2025

Getting everything ready for TEDxFaurotPark is a process! Here are a few behind-the-scenes sneak peaks for you.

Can’t wait for tomorrow! It’s going to be amazing!!

10/04/2025

🌞 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Gowri Reddy Rocco 🩺
What if one of the most powerful keys to your health… isn’t even technically a vitamin?

This Saturday at TEDxFaurotPark, double board-certified physician Dr. Gowri Reddy Rocco will take the stage to unravel the mystery of a misunderstood yet essential nutrient—one that affects everything from your immunity to your mood to long-term disease prevention.

In her talk, "The Vitamin That Isn’t a Vitamin," Dr. Rocco blends science with story, offering fresh insights from both Eastern and Western medicine. Her passion for proactive, preventative health is contagious—and her message just might change the way you think about wellness.

💡This is one talk your body (and brain) will thank you for.

📍Saturday, April 12 at 9 AM
📍Encore Theatre, Lima OH
🎟️ Only a few general admission tickets left!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxfaurotpark-2025-tickets-1270878234009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2025

🦸 Speaker Spotlight: Marc Bowker 💥
What do superheroes and ancient Stoics have in common? A lot more than you think.

This Saturday at TEDxFaurotPark, Lima’s own Marc Bowker—comic shop owner, Heroic Coach, and mental health advocate—will reveal how the wisdom of your favorite heroes (and philosophers like Marcus Aurelius) can guide us through real-life challenges.

In his talk, "Superheroes, Stoics, and the Secrets to a Stronger Life," Marc shares how his journey through anxiety, depression, and OCD led him to uncover the everyday superpowers within us all—like Courage, Self-Mastery, and Justice.

Get ready to see comic books and mental resilience in a whole new light. 🧠⚡

📍Saturday, April 12 at 9 AM
📍Encore Theatre, Lima OH
🎟️ Limited general admission tickets available now!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxfaurotpark-2025-tickets-1270878234009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2025

🕊️ Speaker Spotlight: Emily Hedrick 🌿
What if your faith made you fearful instead of free?

This Saturday at TEDxFaurotPark, resilience coach and author Emily Hedrick will bravely unpack the emotional toll of religious trauma—and how we can begin to heal.

In her powerful talk, “How Faith Becomes Fear,” Emily draws from her own story and deep research to show how spiritual harm affects the body just like physical danger. With wisdom and compassion, she invites us to explore the path from shame to self-trust, and from fear to freedom.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your beliefs or longed for healing from religious hurt—this talk is for you. ✨

📍Saturday, April 12 at 9 AM
📍Encore Theatre, Lima OH
🎟️ Limited general admission tickets remaining!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxfaurotpark-2025-tickets-1270878234009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2025

🩺 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. La’Shardae Scott 💪🏾
When the system failed her family, she built a new one.

This Saturday at TEDxFaurotPark, Dr. La’Shardae Scott—social worker, CEO, and mother of two warrior children—will take the stage with a powerful message: We must do better.

In her talk, "Breaking Barriers," Dr. Scott shares how personal pain turned into a lifelong mission to transform care for those with sickle cell disease. From founding the Scott Center to collaborating with the CDC, she’s leading the charge to dismantle racial disparities and bring equity, compassion, and action to healthcare.

Her story is raw, real, and absolutely necessary. You’ll leave not only moved—but motivated. 💥

📍Saturday, April 12 at 9 AM
📍Encore Theatre, Lima OH
🎟 Limited general admission tickets still available!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxfaurotpark-2025-tickets-1270878234009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2025

💻 Speaker Spotlight: Ruth Agbaji 💡
From coding in Nigeria during times of crisis… to founding a national tech education movement for kids in the U.S. 💥

This Saturday at TEDxFaurotPark, Ruth Agbaji—CEO of Code Wiz and former Microsoft engineer—will share her extraordinary journey of resilience, innovation, and creating something out of nothing.

In her talk, "Think Like a Coder," Ruth reveals how problem-solving, persistence, and the courage to ask for help can literally change the course of your life—and inspire others to do the same. Her story is proof that you don’t need permission to succeed—you just need to start. 🌍✨

👾 Come be inspired by a woman who’s helped over 10,000 kids fall in love with STEM—and who’s showing all of us how to turn bold ideas into real impact.

📍Saturday, April 12 at 9 AM
📍Encore Theatre, Lima OH
🎟️ Limited general admission tickets left!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxfaurotpark-2025-tickets-1270878234009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/04/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Stella Dellamora 🌟
Are we making wrong choices… or just making choices wrong?

This Saturday at TEDxFaurotPark, Dr. Stella Dellamora—educator, Ironman triathlete, and brain-based strategy expert—is flipping the script on decision-making. 🧠✨

With the wisdom of a lifelong educator and the energy of a marathon runner (literally!), she’ll share how to break unhelpful patterns and make smarter, more intentional decisions—using the power of visible thinking.

From cognitive maps to emotional clarity, Stella’s talk is packed with real tools you can use in work, relationships, and everyday life.

🎟 Don’t miss your chance to experience her insights LIVE—Saturday, April 12 at 9 AM at Encore Theatre in Lima, OH.
Limited general admission tickets remain!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxfaurotpark-2025-tickets-1270878234009?aff=oddtdtcreator