TEDxGrandJunction – All Things Awesome 

Saturday, November 9th, 2024 

The Art Center of Western Colorado
1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO. 

9:00 AM – Doors Open 

Join us for registration, networking, and refreshments before the day’s exciting events begin. 

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Pre-Event Workshops 

Participants may choose one of the following interactive, hands-on workshops: 

• Workshop #1: The Wonder of the Mandala – Circles of Wholeness, Health & Healing: Facilitator: Terry Chase, Doctorate in Nursing (ND) Create your own mandala while exploring its symbolic healing power. Leave with a personal reflection piece that strengthens self-awareness and creativity. 

• Workshop #2: Media Content Creation Made Easy: Facilitator: Arielle Brachfeld, Deputy Film Commissioner, Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media Learn how to use your smartphone for professional-quality media creation and leave with a finished piece created during the workshop.
  
  
• Workshop #3: Better Arid Landscaping: Facilitator: Kenton Seth, Sustainable Landscape and Garden Designer, Author of The Crevice Garden Explore water-wise landscaping techniques that help create sustainable gardens in dry climates. 

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Session 1: The Game Changer 

• Official TEDx Intro Video 
• Dallin Cooper: They Might Not Be Crazy Dallin challenges societal assumptions and helps us see the world from new perspectives.
• Shelly LaVigne: Love Is Not Blind – You Are Shelly, a “Love Investigator,” reveals hidden truths about love and relationships, challenging common perceptions.
• Dr. Denita M. Weeks: It Takes a Village: The Power of Community-Based Conservation. Scientist Denita highlights the significance of community involvement in conservation efforts. 
• Damien Jude Larson: From Me to We: Embracing Our Inherent Self-Worth Damien offers an inspiring message about recognizing our self-worth and fostering community support. 

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch

1:30 PM Session 2: Inspiring Change 

• Meg Grett-Pratt: When Monsters Collide Storyteller and changemaker Meg shares her powerful personal journey, offering profound insights into confronting and overcoming life’s toughest challenges.
• TED VIDEO: How dangerous was it to be a jester? by Beatrice K. Otto 
• Stephen D. Wilt: Is It Really OK to Say No to Alcohol? Stephen discusses the social pressures surrounding alcohol consumption and the empowerment of choosing to say no.
• Seth Anderson: Fear and Clothing Seth shares a powerful tale of survival and the birth of an outdoor apparel brand. 

2:30-2:45 Break

2:45-3:45 Session 3: Ignite Your Passion 

• Mitch Brooks: Don’t Let Your Stressful Day Become Your Family’s Nightmare Retired firefighter Mitch shares his expertise on stress management and resilience, with an emphasis on protecting loved ones from emotional burnout.
• Wendy Videlock: The Curious Power of Words. Award-winning poet and artist Wendy Videlock explores the profound impact of language and words on our lives.
• Melanie Schambach: Social Art: Pushing Painting Into Regenerative Community Building: Social artist Melanie breaks boundaries, using art as a tool for building stronger, more regenerative communities.
• Arielle Brachfeld: Happenings in Colorado Media. Deputy Film Commissioner, Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media 

• Final Words/ Thank you and Goodbye 

5:00 PM: After-Party at Ale House 

Wrap up the day at Ale House for an informal after-party. Mingle with speakers and fellow attendees in a relaxed setting, fostering connections that could lead to collaborations or new friendships. 

*Presenters and topics, subject to change.