Speak With Purpose — A TEDxCatawba Production
TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Auditorium in Hickory, North Carolina, and will bring world-changing ideas and extraordinary voices to the heart of the region. This is where visionaries, disruptors, and creative minds converge to challenge perspectives, ignite dialogue, and unveil the ideas shaping our future. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalk videos and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. Christine D. Gagnon is Founder, Organizer, and Licensee of TEDxCatawba, an independent TEDx event operated under license from TED.
Episodes
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Dr. Ernest Brown, known as the "Punk Rock Doc." He is a house call physician for the elderly and disabled in Washington, D.C., and founder of Humans for Healthcare, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring patient-centered care through direct service, advocacy, and technology.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Caro...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Michael Galinsky, an award-winning filmmaker. He is recognized for his compelling documentaries that delve into the complexities of American life and culture.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Auditorium in Hickory, North Carolina, and wi...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Dr. Kathy Wilson, Medical Director of the Sleep Center and Respiratory Department at Catawba Valley Medical Center. A former medical technologist who pursued her medical degree at 43, Dr. Wilson now leads advancements in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina....
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Cassidy Burel, founder and custom apparel designer at CassB by Design. She is known for her dedication to personalized fashion, transforming the industry one custom piece at a time.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Auditorium in Hickory,...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Catalyst and author of In Her Own Voice. She is a national voice on inclusive leadership and advancing women in the workplace.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Auditorium in Hickory, North Carolina, and will bri...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Dr. Tessa West, a professor of psychology at NYU and best-selling author. She is widely recognized for her expertise in interpersonal dynamics and the science behind human behavior at work.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Auditorium in ...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with John Lentini, President of BOLD Training Corp. With a background in finance and global operations, he now focuses on helping organizations grow through strong, people-centered leadership.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Auditorium in Hi...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Joe Schurman, a partner at PwC and a leading voice in AI for Aerospace and Defense. He advises government agencies and space organizations on advanced technologies and has nearly three decades of experience in the field.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, ...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Rob Sweetman, a former Navy SEAL turned sleep scientist. He is the founder of Sleep Genius and works with elite performers to improve resilience and recovery through science-backed sleep solutions.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drendel Audito...
In this episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Schele Williams, a celebrated Broadway director and published author. She is known for her groundbreaking work on productions like The Wiz and her commitment to telling powerful, inclusive stories on stage.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, at Drend...
In our second episode, Christine D. Gagnon sits down with Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Vice President, Fellow, and CTO of Technology at Google ahead of his TEDx Talk this coming June at TEDxCatawba to hear more about his research and upcoming book “What Is Intelligence?”.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North and South Carolina. The inaugural event will be held on June 14, 2025, ...
In this premiere episode, we sit down with Christine D. Gagnon, the visionary behind TEDxCatawba, to explore the origin of the event, the meaning behind its name, and her mission to bring bold ideas to the region. Discover the story, passion, and purpose driving the inaugural TEDxCatawba and the powerful conversations it aims to spark.
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TEDxCatawba is named after the Catawba River, which stretches over 220 miles through North ...
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