Attend TEDxGrand Junction 2024!

Hello Attendees:
On behalf of the entire TEDxGrandJunction team, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to you for attending TEDxGrandJunction 2024. Your presence and enthusiasm helped make the event awesome, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Your engagement and passion for the ideas and conversations shared during the event made a lasting impact, not just on the speakers, but on everyone who had the privilege of being part of this experience. TEDx events are all about sparking new perspectives, inspiring action, and fostering a sense of community—and we are so thankful that you contributed to that vision.
We hope that the ideas and stories shared at the event continue to inspire and motivate you long after the closing remarks. Your participation makes all the difference, and we look forward to welcoming you to future events.
Thank you once again for being a part of TEDxGrandJunction 2024. Together, we are part of a global movement for positive change.

Program

 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 

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

  • 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 

  • Break for lunch and networking with fellow attendees, reflecting on the morning’s inspiring talks. 

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. 
  • 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.