Q&A with TEDxLFHS Speakers

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I wanted to do a TED talk because I was inspired by the other students who have done it in the past and I wanted to give it my best shot. Why did you choose your specific topic? I chose to talk about my NOLS backpacking trip because it was a very significant part of my life and truly changed me as a person. What makes a strong TED Talk? I think that having a...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? As I am about to graduate high school, I am thinking about my future career and aspirations. I noticed that one of my biggest weaknesses is my public speaking ability, so I decided to do this TED Talk in hopes that the process would improve that area and give me more experience. Why did you choose your specific topic? I chose this topic because it is something...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I love teaching people about things and TEDx talks have always fascinated me. When I was presented with the opportunity, I was so excited to apply. Why did you choose your specific topic? I have been in choirs since the fourth grade. Singing has always been one of my hobbies and I love to do it. I noticed that singing in a choir can have really positive effects ...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I get really nervous when I think about speaking in front of people so I did this to kind of push myself out of my comfort zone. Why did you choose your specific topic? I chose my topic because I have a personal connection with it and I wanted to share this information with others. What’s one thing you want people to know/appreciate about your subject? My talk...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I think the biggest thing that motivated me to participate in TEDxLFHS was seeing previous events. I was in the audience for TEDxLFHS 2019 and I had this sudden urge to stand on that stage and talk about something I was passionate about. When I heard that they were taking applications for this year's event, I immediately brainstormed a wide array of ideas and even...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I watched the live stream of TEDxLFHS last year and thought it would be cool to give one myself. As I saw the emails and information to apply this year, I thought that it would be a great opportunity to share something I was passionate about. Why did you choose your specific topic? I've studied music since first grade and really started to invest myself in it through middle sc...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I’ve always wanted to give a TED Talk. I watch TED talks like people watch Netflix, I never watch any kind of TV because I’m much more interested in real people sharing their real stories and ideas. Why did you choose your specific topic? I chose to discuss my story about mental health and what has helped me overcome some tough struggles because I know that the...

What motivated you to do a Ted Talk? I've always wanted to do a TED talk because I just think they're so interesting and I've always wanted to speak with an audience about something I'm very passionate about. This year, Ryan McFadden told me Culver would be a perfect TED talk because hardly anyone has heard of it, and I completely agree! Why did you choose your specific topic? I've gone to Culver for the last three ...