TEDx Wabash Heritage Trail - Lafayette, Indiana

TEDx Wabash Heritage Trail

Friday Nov 22 2024

6:00 PM

The Arts Federation

638 North Street Lafayette IN 47901

TEDxWabash.org

Join us for an exciting day of inspiring TEDx talks at The Arts Federation. Get ready to be empowered by innovative ideas and thought-provoking discussions from our diverse lineup of speakers from our regional area of Greater Lafayette Indiana. This in-person event will be a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new perspectives. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. See you there!

A word from the executive director:

"10 years after the first edition of TEDxLafayette that I organized along with an amazing group of friends in the Greater Lafayette area on November 22nd 2024 (save the day!) I'll host another edition of this extraordinary event - now called TEDx Wabash Heritage Trail... still celebrating Greater Lafayette's ideas worth spreading... still inciting us to Spark. Inspire. Change... still highlighting meaningful people of Greater Lafayette Indiana who have wonderful stories to share with the world. I hope to see you soon at TEDx Wabash Heritage Trail on Friday November 22 2024 starting at 6:00 PM at The Arts Federation in Lafayette Indiana."

LAFAYETTE INDIANA'S IDEAS WORTH SPREADING

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading TEDx is a program for locally organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

TEDx is an independent non-profit event.

AGENDA:

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

REGISTRATION & GUESTS PHOTO BOOTH

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

SESSION 1 - TEDx Talks

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

HALFTIME SHOW

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

SESSION 2 - TEDx Talks

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

AFTER-PARTY

EMCEES:

Tetia Lee & Brian Bettag

2024 SPEAKERS:

ALEJANDRA MALO

Philanthropic entrepreneur with a global perspective by blending hard work education and cultural appreciation.

TEDx Talk Title: “Unlock the Superpowers Within You”

Alejandra Malo is the President and Founder of Pink Team Group established in Lafayette Indiana 14 years ago. Having an international background and with experience living in six countries Alejandra brings a global perspective to entrepreneurship by blending hard work education and cultural appreciation. Her entrepreneurial journey started with providing free cleaning services to cancer patients and grew into a diversified group of companies in commercial cleaning rental properties event services and a philanthropic foundation. Pink Team Group is a source of livelihood of over 100 employees across five states and Mexico and serves some of the largest companies in Lafayette Indiana. Alejandra is an avid runner and in her free time enjoys playing sax piano and singing with her two children. She believes that any dream can be accomplished when you unleash your superpowers.

CARL LANDSKRON

Artist fascinated with multi-disciplinary art… and mathematics.

TEDx Talk Title: “How Dancing Plants will Save Mathematics”

From a young age Carl Lee Landskron always saw the beauty of Mathematics. He was fascinated by how a few rules could set into motion wondrous worlds. Frustrated that others couldn't see the same beauty as he did he started to create Mathematical art pieces so others could take part in the awe-inspiring worlds he always knew. Carl is an Indiana artist fascinated with multi-disciplinary art. He graduated from Purdue University with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Sciences and is currently a graduate student at Purdue University in Computer Graphic Technology focusing on Computational Arts. His research focuses on conceptualizing art pieces that can't yet come into existence due to technological limitations then pushing technology to the point it can be created. Carl's other interests include mentoring high school robotics teams hiking planting playing the ukulele and writing about himself in third person on his TEDx talk's bio.Greeson is the co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana REC Room Recording and The Shirley Martin Scholarship for young songwriters. He is the community liaison for the Arconic Foundation in North Central Indiana. Scott is the recipient of the 2022 John Corey Memorial Award presented by The Arts Federation recognizing individuals that advance the arts in North Central Indiana through their leadership and commitment. Scott is also the recipient of Leadership Lafayette's esteemed Robert L. Griffiths Leadership Award.Nicole Gebhardt is the founder and chief storyteller at Niche Pressworks a consulting and publishing company dedicated to helping mission-driven business leaders plan write publish and promote the right book for their bold vision. Nicole has guided entrepreneurs executives and even billion-dollar brands to clarify their message and amplify their impact through strategic book publishing. Her expertise lies in turning visionary ideas into powerful books that inspire influence and transform lives.

DAI PETERS

Ph.D with a focus on the human dimensions of natural resources management.

TEDx Talk Title: “The Unwitting and Unknown Climate Heroes”

Dai holds a Ph.D. degree from North Carolina State University with a focus on the human dimensions of natural resources management based on doctoral research in Madagascar. She joined the International Potato Center (CIP) in 1995 as the Postharvest Specialist for the Southeast Asia Region. Later she joined the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) as a senior scientist and leader for a project on small-scale agro-enterprises development for the uplands of Vietnam and Laos with associated work in China Pakistan India and Nepal. Dai spent five years after CIAT working as a consultant during which time she specialized in agro-enterprises/value chain development and project evaluation particularly on projects related to sustainable agriculture with a market orientation throughout Asia Africa and Latin America. Dai joined Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in 2009 to become director of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)-funded project to develop a cassava seed system within the context of existing and emerging diseases in East and Central Africa. Later as Senior Technical Advisor at CRS she provided technical support to projects throughout Africa. Returning to the US to care for aging parents she has spent the past ten years conducting agricultural value chain research studies for CRS the UN and universities in various parts of the world. In all she has worked in over 100 countries the most memorable of which include Madagascar Afghanistan Somalia Balochistan Haiti East Timor Central Africa Republic and Papua.

JOS HOLMAN

Active community member and Library Director of the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

TEDx Talk Title: “Race and Color: What About the Kids?”

Jos N. Holman has lived and worked in the Greater Lafayette area for the past 22 years. He has been around a bit having grown up in Texas completed an undergraduate degree in Rhode Island and landed in the Midwest based on home affordability. Family is important to him as he is the father of five and the husband of one. Making a positive difference in the world has been a life-long pursuit especially as it relates to people getting along. Obtaining a Masters degree in Library Science from the University of Texas his career in libraries brought him to Greater Lafayette as Library Director of the Tippecanoe County Public Library. He is an active community member serving on a few boards and engaged with several non-profit organizations. Working with children using creative dramatics and the cultural arts is the one of the most satisfying things he is privileged to do. In this way he loves helping young people learn to express themselves. His hobbies include traveling reading poetry grilling meats and vegetable gardening.

NICOLE GEBHARDT

Founder and chief storyteller at Niche Pressworks turning visionary ideas into powerful books.

TEDx Talk Title: “Write the Book that Rewrites You”

Nicole Gebhardt is the founder and chief storyteller at Niche Pressworks a consulting and publishing company dedicated to helping mission-driven business leaders plan write publish and promote the right book for their bold vision. Nicole has guided entrepreneurs executives and even billion-dollar brands to clarify their message and amplify their impact through strategic book publishing. Her expertise lies in turning visionary ideas into powerful books that inspire influence and transform lives.

SCOTT GREESON

Singer-songwriter co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana.

TEDx Talk Title: “Will AI Write the Epitaph of the Songwriter?”

Singer-songwriter Scott Greeson has been entertaining audiences with his original songs for decades. In the past couple years two songs that he has co-written with fellow singer-songwriter and recording artist Malachi Jaggers - American Hero and Too Soon - have made it into the "in consideration" phase of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Grammy Awards.

Scott Greeson's strengths as a musician are many. The stories he illustrates with his words and melodies are vivid. He has ease in how he connects with his audiences and is a loving leader of his band. He also shifts to a supporting role as a guitarist and vocalist for another of his co-writers Vickie Maris.

He is forever expanding to new heights in helping others with their songwriting and recording projects in co-writing and performing with fellow musicians and in leading organizations in charitable work. He has participated in varying roles in others' recording projects and has co-led the team who designed and created the community recording studio REC Room Recording housed at The Arts Federation in Lafayette Indiana.

Greeson and his band light up a festival stage from the strike of the first note to the final encore. He is also a member of the four-person band the Kelsey Greeson Project which is a 2024-2025 applicant for the American Music Abroad Program sponsored by the US State Department. As a solo artist or in small or large configurations with his band members Scott takes his audience through a cornucopia of fun and a variety of memorable emotions with his original music and his unique interpretation of covers. Scott's songs are available in Spotify YouTube and all the other digital directories.

Greeson is the co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana REC Room Recording and The Shirley Martin Scholarship for young songwriters. He is the community liaison for the Arconic Foundation in North Central Indiana. Scott is the recipient of the 2022 John Corey Memorial Award presented by The Arts Federation recognizing individuals that advance the arts in North Central Indiana through their leadership and commitment. Scott is also the recipient of Leadership Lafayette's esteemed Robert L. Griffiths Leadership Award.

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LINDSAY LOWE

Music Artist - Halftime Show

Lindsay Lowe was born and lives in the heart of Indiana's agricultural landscape where the fields stretch wide and the melodies of country music fill the air. From a young age Lindsay's soul was intertwined with music her passion for it evident even before she could form coherent sentences. Growing up in a small town where everyone knows everyone she finds solace and joy in strumming her guitar and pouring her heart into songwriting.

As she hones her skills Lindsay's dreams grow bigger. She yearns to share her music with the world to touch hearts and evoke emotions with her lyrics and melodies. With each song she pens she feels a piece of her soul woven into the fabric of her music making it not just something to listen to but an experience to be felt.

Despite the challenges of living in a town where opportunities are scarce Lindsay's determination never wavers. She performs at local gigs county fairs and anywhere else that will have her each performance fueling her desire to reach greater heights.

But it isn’t just about fame or recognition for Lindsay. What drives her is the desire to connect with people through her music to be a voice for those who cannot express themselves and to touch the hearts of listeners in ways only music can.

With unwavering dedication and a heart full of dreams Lindsay continues to write perform and chase her passion for music believing that one day her songs will resonate with the whole world.

Lindsay Lowe is 2024’s runner up for Shirley Martin Scholarship for young songwriters an arts supporting program enabled by Songwriters’ Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI).

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