Welcome to Austin Talks!
Your Community, Your Stories
What are Austin Talks? They're kinda like TED talks, but local and for everyone. We believe everyone has a story to share, and we want to hear your story. And you just might be inspired by someone else's story. This is a community event and all are welcome. Proceeds from donations will benefit Keep Austin Fed. We are grateful to Whole Foods for sponsoring and providing yummy treats for everyone!
When: March 26
Where: Austin Yoga Tree, 10401 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin 78750
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: FREE (Donations will be accepted for Keep Austin Fed)
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Here's the list of next speakers and what we will learn from them:
Susan Johnson
Learning to Crochet in Seattle: The Threads That Connect Us
We are hardwired to connect with others. We are not connected by our work, where we live, what possessions we have or do not have…we are connected by our humanness, our experiences and our feelings.
Learning to Crochet in Seattle: The Threads That Connect Us
We are hardwired to connect with others. We are not connected by our work, where we live, what possessions we have or do not have…we are connected by our humanness, our experiences and our feelings.
Amber Watts
The Problem We All Live With
As awareness of the inequality and inequity that our society faces daily increases, the desire to undo it rises. Amber Watts the founder of IMPAC Collective walks us through the need for anti-oppression work in today's society.
The Problem We All Live With
As awareness of the inequality and inequity that our society faces daily increases, the desire to undo it rises. Amber Watts the founder of IMPAC Collective walks us through the need for anti-oppression work in today's society.
Jodi Fillemen
Rising Up: The Path of the Warrior
The path of awakening is not for the timid. It is a compassionate journey for the inner warrior who never gives up. Join Jodi as she shares her journey of persistence, heart and dedication to a vision that is bigger than us all.
Rising Up: The Path of the Warrior
The path of awakening is not for the timid. It is a compassionate journey for the inner warrior who never gives up. Join Jodi as she shares her journey of persistence, heart and dedication to a vision that is bigger than us all.
Russell Cavin
Keeping Austin Fed
Russell will be sharing with us the story behind Keep Austin Fed, and how, if you have an idea, you can make it a reality too!
Keeping Austin Fed
Russell will be sharing with us the story behind Keep Austin Fed, and how, if you have an idea, you can make it a reality too!
Anthony Ward
What I Was Missing
Anthony's brother died on the day of his birthday. From this great loss, a new passion was born. A passion that has become a gift that Anthony now shares with others.
What I Was Missing
Anthony's brother died on the day of his birthday. From this great loss, a new passion was born. A passion that has become a gift that Anthony now shares with others.
Laura Shook
Leading with Heart: Reflections on Becoming a Feminist Entrepreneur
When Laura left her 10 year career in the non-profit sector to explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship, she knew she lacked any business experience or education. Yet, forming a tribe of heart-centered, wellness entrepreneurs was a dream that wouldn’t be ignored. Combining her experience as a psychotherapist, feminist and social activist, she launched a Coworking community in 2008 that would forever change her relationship to herself and her sense of possibility.
Leading with Heart: Reflections on Becoming a Feminist Entrepreneur
When Laura left her 10 year career in the non-profit sector to explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship, she knew she lacked any business experience or education. Yet, forming a tribe of heart-centered, wellness entrepreneurs was a dream that wouldn’t be ignored. Combining her experience as a psychotherapist, feminist and social activist, she launched a Coworking community in 2008 that would forever change her relationship to herself and her sense of possibility.
Amanda Jane Avis
My First Day On the Job
When asked to describe the craziest day I've ever had on a new job, memories of insane dance gigs filled my brain. I thought about clients and students who were incredibly challenging, as well. But this particular day was the most crazy-wonderful, scary, intimidating, beautiful experience I've ever had.
My First Day On the Job
When asked to describe the craziest day I've ever had on a new job, memories of insane dance gigs filled my brain. I thought about clients and students who were incredibly challenging, as well. But this particular day was the most crazy-wonderful, scary, intimidating, beautiful experience I've ever had.
Leslie Cullers
The New Medicine
I started having grand mal seizures at age 30 and with 'a perfectly healthy physical brain' was given a diagnosis of Epilepsy and life time prescription for pharmaceutical drugs? Instead, I went back to study and discovered how real medicine is in our food.
The New Medicine
I started having grand mal seizures at age 30 and with 'a perfectly healthy physical brain' was given a diagnosis of Epilepsy and life time prescription for pharmaceutical drugs? Instead, I went back to study and discovered how real medicine is in our food.
Video from our last Austin Talks. Thank you for making our first Austin Talks so amazing!
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Jonathan Troen
Self Love - Why Do We Care and How Do We Do It We're told to love others as we love ourselves. But it turns out, a lot of people don't love themselves very much. Jonathan is looking to start a Self-Love Revolution, where we can begin to truly love ourselves, so that we can love others better and create a truly masterful life. |
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Melissa Totah
The Gift of Depression In 2006, Melissa had the perfect life on paper. She just graduated with a 4.0 in her Master’s degree, was engaged to a wonderful man, and had recently moved into his beautiful home. Her life was full of possibilities, but she was miserable. For seemingly no good reason, Melissa slipped into a deep depression that lasted several months. However, being forced to confront her inner demons led to her life’s work: helping others through their own dark times and find meaning through their suffering. |
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Mark Garza
Supporting Mental Health Amidst Cancer Mark Garza is the Founder and Executive Director of The Flatwater Foundation. Through his personal experience with his father's cancer diagnosis, he saw the importance of strong mental health and it's ability to help overcome life's challenges. The organization he created provides access to mental health support for families in need, coping with cancer. |
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Sandy Blackard
The Running Leap A child comes up to a brook and takes a running leap. The key to the child's success occurs right before the leap. Sandy Blackard, founder of Language of Listening®, explains how focusing on those key moments can change the way we see procrastination, avoidance and distraction forever. |
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Nelson Linder
Race in Austin: Today’s Reality As social and political racial issues continue to develop in Austin, staying informed and educated on the current state is necessary in order make progress in our community. In 2000, Nelson was elected President of the Austin NAACP. Throughout his tenure, Nelson has appeared on local and national news to speak on issues ranging from police brutality to housing discrimination, and to this day, he continues to pioneer the work of the Civil Rights Movement. |
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Isabelle Galko, Westwood High School Student
Finding Happiness and Journeying to South Africa Happiness is what you make of it. Traveling to South Africa this summer opened up my view of the world. Through my experiences of visiting schools and other amazing places such as Nelson Mandela's jail cell, they showed me that material wealth isn't what bring you happiness. |
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Dr. Phyllis Books
Dyslexia with a Twist The ways of defining and addressing dyslexia have changed drastically. For 100 years, dyslexia was considered a permanent condition. Now science is showing how plastic the brain is and therefore how dyslexia can be a temporary issue. Dr. Books will discuss how neuroplasticity applies to dyslexia and how it's possible to keep the creativity, shed the obstacles around learning, and bring fun back into learning. |
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Dawn K. Gibson
My Journey Back to Myself through the Eyes of My Daughter Motherhood can be both challenging and rewarding. For Dawn, being a mom has simultaneously brought her to her knees and offered her the gift of deep healing. Join her as she takes you through her journey of moving from an anxious woman with low self-esteem, to the grounded and self-confident one she is today. |
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Location: 10401 Anderson Mill Rd, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78750
Or call us at 512.887.8807.
Or call us at 512.887.8807.