Author: Star Gump
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Speaker Highlight: The Power of Silence: Dayna Del Val on Disruption and Inner Clarity
TEDxDuluth speaker Dayna Del Val has spent much of her life in front of people – as an actor, nonprofit CEO, and now as a coach helping others show up with confidence. Her TEDxDuluth talk, though, isn’t about speaking at…
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Speaker Highlight: Enrique Velázquez on Leading with People First, Everyday Leadership and Community Service
TEDxDuluth speaker Enrique Velázquez talks about leadership in a way that feels practical and down-to-earth: take care of people first, and trust that the results will follow. His path from high-tech global operations to public service is less about heroics…
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Speaker Highlight: Ryan Reichert Finding Focus on Resilience, Recovery, and the Power of Connection
This week, we had the privilege of sitting down with Ryan Reichert, a speaker for the upcoming TEDxDuluth event, to discuss his journey through the military, recovery, and redefining what it means to be successful. What began as a conversation…
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mazz Marry on Finding Leadership in the Depths of Denial
Over the past few weeks, we’ve introduced the organizers of TEDxDuluth and the core philosophy of Igniting Personal Development. Now, we are thrilled to introduce one of our speakers: Mazz Marry, Chair of the School of Science at Minnesota State…
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Executive Spotlight: Christian Koelling on The Power of Authentic Connection
We’ve spent the last few weeks diving into the philosophy of TEDxDuluth, focusing on Igniting Personal Development to achieve professional growth. But what happens when you step away from the daily grind and make space for an aha moment? We…
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Co-Organizer Spotlight: Kadie on Making the TEDxDuluth Vision a Reality
Last week, you heard from our organizer, Star, about the philosophical engine and deeply personal motivation behind TEDxDuluth. This week, we sat down with co-organizer Kadie to move from vision to reality, discussing the intense logistics, the crucial role of…
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Organizer Spotlight: Star Gump on Burnout, Philosophy, and “Spoons of Energy”
In our previous posts, we outlined the TEDxDuluth vision: delivering Inspiring Ideas for your professional development through a focus on Igniting Personal Development. Now, we’re taking you to the core of that vision by sitting down with our organizer, Star…
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TEDxDuluth: The Experience, The People, and How You Complete the Idea
In our previous updates, we laid out our foundation: the mission to deliver Inspiring Ideas for your professional development and our core theme of Igniting Personal Growth. But a TEDx event is more than just a list of talks; it’s…
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Beyond the Stage: Our Mission, Our Community, and the Power of Ideas at TEDxDuluth
This post is our opportunity to pull back the curtain, share the profound commitment of our organizing team, and clarify the vital role we play in bringing “ideas worth spreading” to the Northland. Part I: What is TEDx, and Why…
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