TEDxBend

StoryBooth

TEDxBend is a community relationship with a goal to strengthen our bonds with Central Oregon. With each idea that fuels our dreams and energizes us to take action, comes amazing opportunity for Central Oregon. This relationship speaks of being part of something meaningful, something authentic, something that has tangible value. The power of stories told transcends a single day—and creates energy to be inspired by and to act upon. That energy is TEDxBend. Step into the conversation. Join us on the TEDxBend Podcast and participate in community conversations focused around the theme of the 2026 TEDxBend event, Rebirth—a shared invitation to shed what no longer serves us and step into what’s possible next. Before you hit play, take a look at your own horizon: If you could intentionally begin again or hit 'refresh' on one area of your life, career, or perspective today, what would it look like, and why? Hear from event organizers, speakers and community members as they engage in purpose driven conversation brought to you by The StoryBooth Experience.

Episódios

  1. Episode One: From Burnout To Belonging At TEDx Bend

    há 5 dias

    Episode One: From Burnout To Belonging At TEDx Bend

    A single question unlocks everything: when did you realize you had to make a change? From the Storybooth Experience at TEDx Bend, we share a string of candid voices that move from quiet reflection to big, brave decisions, all rooted in the same human need for safety, meaning, and belonging. If you’re navigating a life transition, career shift, or identity reset, these stories give you language for what change actually feels like.  We talk about what it means to lead with integrity in the workplace and why “protecting the company” falls apart when employee experience and human dignity get ignored. We also follow a family’s leap from New York to Tucson for a once-in-a-lifetime integrative medicine opportunity, and unpack the real sacrifice beneath any relocation: letting go of a version of life that looked stable from the outside. Along the way, we challenge the pressure to fit in, and ask the question that cuts through all the noise: what do you want?  The thread tightens around inner stability and mindfulness, from meditation and time in nature to the discipline of being present under TEDx-level pressure. Then the mic passes to a group of teen musicians who speak plainly about bullying, homeschooling, friendship, and the confidence that grows when you step on stage anyway. You’ll leave with a sharper sense of how to define success for yourself, how to find your people, and how vulnerability can become a form of service.  If someone you love is standing at the edge of a hard decision, share this conversation with them. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what change are you building the courage to make?

    20 min

Sobre

TEDxBend is a community relationship with a goal to strengthen our bonds with Central Oregon. With each idea that fuels our dreams and energizes us to take action, comes amazing opportunity for Central Oregon. This relationship speaks of being part of something meaningful, something authentic, something that has tangible value. The power of stories told transcends a single day—and creates energy to be inspired by and to act upon. That energy is TEDxBend. Step into the conversation. Join us on the TEDxBend Podcast and participate in community conversations focused around the theme of the 2026 TEDxBend event, Rebirth—a shared invitation to shed what no longer serves us and step into what’s possible next. Before you hit play, take a look at your own horizon: If you could intentionally begin again or hit 'refresh' on one area of your life, career, or perspective today, what would it look like, and why? Hear from event organizers, speakers and community members as they engage in purpose driven conversation brought to you by The StoryBooth Experience.