If you have the purpose, passion, and determination, you'll get to where you want to be. Kizito Okpebholo is a seasoned financial services executive with nearly two decades of experience spanning commercial and investment banking, capital markets, and the public sector. His career is distinguished by a proven track record in business development, credit underwriting, loan management, and operational risk—particularly in business continuity and IT disaster recovery. He also possesses deep expertise in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), as well as project and program management.Kizito has held leadership roles in globally recognized institutions, including Zenith Bank and Morgan Stanley, where he served as Vice President. His public sector experience spans two continents—having worked with the Government of Ontario, Canada—and currently serving as Special Adviser to the Governor of Edo State on Finance, Investments, and Revenue Generation. In addition, he is the State Portfolio Focal Person for World Bank–financed programs in Edo State. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

To stand out in the health sector is to challenge convention, lead with purpose, and restore humanity to the system from within. Dr. Osahon Enabulele (a.k.a The Lion Killer) is the Director General of the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation, a distinguished Chief Hospital Consultant Family Physician, and a former member of the Governing Council and Disciplinary Tribunal of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. He is a strategic thinker, Health Activist, Civil Rights Activist, profound leader, mentor, and researcher, with over three decades of experience in medicine and medical leadership. He holds a Master’s degree in Health Planning and Management and the Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians. He serves as a Postgraduate Examiner with the Faculty of Family Medicine, West African College of Physicians, and has supervised numerous postgraduate dissertations, as well as trained and mentored medical professionals across Nigeria and beyond. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jayda is a Grade 11 student thinking about her future. She is also a top-class figure skater who represents Thailand at the National Level. Jayda explores why you don't have to choose between being a student and an athlete. Jayda is an 11th-grade SJC student and a talented figure skater representing Thailand.She will speak on the topic of, Student and Athlete: Why You Don’t Have to Choose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What if understanding your brain could be a form of mental self-defense?This talk reveals how teaching neuroscience can help students master their emotions, attention, and mental health. From how stress reshapes the prefrontal cortex to how social media exploits dopamine, this talk exposes the hidden neuroscience behind modern life and argues that brain literacy should be as essential as math or reading. Because once you understand your brain, no one can ever take that power away Roshan Amurthur is a neuroscience researcher committed to making brain science accessible to all. His work bridges the latest advances in neuroscience with education. He is particularly interested in the ways that understanding the function of the human nervous system can advance our social progress as a species. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this insightful and practical talk, the speaker explores the “path less travelled” — the journey toward a genuinely healthy lifestyle. Highlighting four key pillars—sleep, diet, exercise, and a stress-free mind—he explains how modern habits often invert our priorities, leading to fatigue, illness, and imbalance. Through relatable examples and scientific insights, he urges the audience to rest well, eat mindfully, move regularly, and live calmly—because true fitness begins with balance, not extremes. Beyond his distinguished career in public service, Mr. Vijay Sohni is an accomplished international marathon runner and a proud Comrades Marathon finisher. He has been instrumental in organizing the Indore Marathon, inspiring thousands to take up fitness. As a coach and mentor, he champions running, cycling, and holistic well-being in the community. Today, he brings with him not just his professional insights, but also the endurance and spirit of a true athlete. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Michael Pacold describes a fundamental discovery arising from a 300-year-old question that revealed unexpected insights into a rare pediatric neurological disesase. Michael Pacold, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at NYU Langone Health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx