Speak With Purpose — A TEDxCatawba Production https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com 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. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic TEDxCatawba TEDxCatawba No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20568700/SpeakWithPurposeLogo.png Speak With Purpose — A TEDxCatawba Production https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 12: Meet Dr. Ernest Brown, House Call Physician & Healthcare Advocate Episode 12: Meet Dr. Ernest Brown, House Call Physician & Healthcare Advocate https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-12-meet-dr-ernest-brown-house-call-physician-healthcare-advocate/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-12-meet-dr-ernest-brown-house-call-physician-healthcare-advocate/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/4fdf7b84-34fa-32ec-9126-562cc092a8c0 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1528 12 full Episode 11: Meet Michael Galinsky, Award-Winning Filmmaker Episode 11: Meet Michael Galinsky, Award-Winning Filmmaker https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-11-meet-michael-galinsky-award-winning-filmmaker/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-11-meet-michael-galinsky-award-winning-filmmaker/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/312fb09a-6f15-3cc4-8c1b-f63f025aae78 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 2475 11 full Episode 10: Meet Dr. Kathy Wilson, Sleep Medicine Expert & Medical Director Episode 10: Meet Dr. Kathy Wilson, Sleep Medicine Expert & Medical Director https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-10-meet-dr-kathy-wilson-sleep-medicine-expert-medical-director/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-10-meet-dr-kathy-wilson-sleep-medicine-expert-medical-director/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/07784890-f01b-3185-988a-78790328e579 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. 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.

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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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1424 10 full Episode 9: Meet Cassidy Burel, Founder & Custom Apparel Designer at CassB by Design Episode 9: Meet Cassidy Burel, Founder & Custom Apparel Designer at CassB by Design https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-9-meet-cassidy-burel-founder-custom-apparel-designer-at-cassb-by-design/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-9-meet-cassidy-burel-founder-custom-apparel-designer-at-cassb-by-design/#comments Thu, 29 May 2025 15:18:30 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/a51ce0fd-28de-391b-9fcb-d86e01b762dd 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, 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.

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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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1768 9 full Episode 8: Meet Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Catalyst & Author Episode 8: Meet Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Catalyst & Author https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-8-meet-jennifer-mccollum-ceo-of-catalyst-author/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-8-meet-jennifer-mccollum-ceo-of-catalyst-author/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 22:33:18 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/5b6197d5-dc24-371e-9df7-5149851c1c88 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1755 8 full Episode 7: Meet Tessa West, NYU Psychology Professor & Author of Jerks at Work and Job Therapy Episode 7: Meet Tessa West, NYU Psychology Professor & Author of Jerks at Work and Job Therapy https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-7-meet-tessa-west-nyu-psychology-professor-author-of-jerks-at-work-and-job-therapy/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-7-meet-tessa-west-nyu-psychology-professor-author-of-jerks-at-work-and-job-therapy/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 17:47:08 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/488b8f7d-af11-33f0-ad4f-2e45f3576a1f 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 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.

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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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1803 7 full Episode 6: Meet John Lentini, President of BOLD Training Episode 6: Meet John Lentini, President of BOLD Training https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-6-%e2%80%93-meet-john-lentini-president-of-bold-training/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-6-%e2%80%93-meet-john-lentini-president-of-bold-training/#comments Tue, 13 May 2025 16:39:22 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/59e30a7b-5ec2-32d6-bae1-a5b7980f46c4 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 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.

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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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1542 6 full Episode 5: Meet Joe Schurman, PwC Partner & AI Leader, Aerospace & Defense Episode 5: Meet Joe Schurman, PwC Partner & AI Leader, Aerospace & Defense https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-5-%e2%80%93-meet-joe-schurman-pwc-partner-ai-leader-aerospace-defense/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-5-%e2%80%93-meet-joe-schurman-pwc-partner-ai-leader-aerospace-defense/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/de0880ee-00eb-3c55-add6-f9d72ee7d702 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, 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.

 

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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 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.

 

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1971 5 full Episode 4: Meet Rob Sweetman, Former Navy SEAL & Sleep Scientist Episode 4: Meet Rob Sweetman, Former Navy SEAL & Sleep Scientist https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-4-meet-rob-sweetman-former-navy-seal-sleep-scientist/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-4-meet-rob-sweetman-former-navy-seal-sleep-scientist/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:48:05 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/9cd4468d-507e-3c61-b9e6-0556b49d0601 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 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.

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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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1872 4 full Episode 3: Meet Schele Williams, Broadway Director & Author Episode 3: Meet Schele Williams, Broadway Director & Author https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-3-%e2%80%93-meet-schele-williams-broadway-director-author/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-3-%e2%80%93-meet-schele-williams-broadway-director-author/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:02:34 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/d43d488c-ae9e-3d34-a773-8ca8cd676695 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1779 3 full Episode 2: Meet Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Vice President, Fellow, and CTO of Technology at Google Episode 2: Meet Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Vice President, Fellow, and CTO of Technology at Google https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/ep-2-draft/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/ep-2-draft/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:34:49 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/93aeb8e3-131f-382f-ba0f-f0997a23fee6 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, 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.

]]> 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, 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.

]]> TEDxCatawba false No 1829 2 full Episode 1: Meet the Founder – Christine D. Gagnon Episode 1: Meet the Founder – Christine D. Gagnon https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-1-meet-the-founder-%e2%80%93-christine-d-gagnon/ https://speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/e/episode-1-meet-the-founder-%e2%80%93-christine-d-gagnon/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:21:24 -0400 speakwithpurpeose.podbean.com/93bd38fd-e3c6-3554-83f7-68375a3d1175 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 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.

]]> 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 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.

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