How to Build TEDx Talks That Actually Move People, with Alexia Vernon and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira

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In this episode of the Authors Who Lead podcast, I talk with a mother–daughter duo who live and breathe this work: Alexia Vernon, a communication and leadership expert, and Kaia Vernon-Oliveira, a Davidson Young Scholar, actor, and TEDx speaker whose talk, “The Myth of the Gifted Girl,” is already inspiring people far beyond her age.

Together, we unpack what makes a TEDx talk powerful, how to know if your idea is ready, and why this matters so much for authors.

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00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Meet Alexia & Kaia
01:35 – Why TEDx is valuable
03:00 – How TEDx selection works
06:40 – Kaia’s TEDx topic
08:00 – Preparing as a young speaker
11:30 – Simple structure for a strong talk
13:00 – Common mistakes speakers make
17:10 – How to truly connect with an audience
24:30 – About the Soul Stirring speaker event
30:50 – Final advice from Alexia & Kaia
33:00 – Closing

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