Introducing TEDx Orlando with Nick Rogers

When someone speaks with passion, they are always worth listening to. That idea is the backbone of TEDx. Today I'm joined by Nick Rogers, curator of TEDx Orlando. This year's theme, The Space Between, is inspired by Central Florida's legacy of exploration and examines the moments of transition that shape us: between growth and identity, between ideas and action, and between where Orlando has been and where it is going next. Nick takes us behind the curtain on what it takes to build this event, choose and coach the speakers, and bring the audience on a memorable journey! **Bio:**  Nick Rogers is a public speaker and Chief Operating Officer at Story Circle, a live events and marketing company based in Central Florida. He previously served as a Member of the London Assembly and spent more than a decade working in Britain's rail industry. He is also an experienced event host and TEDx speaker, with interests spanning leadership, storytelling, history and transportation. **In This Episode We Discuss** - How Nick and Liam launched their first TEDx event ten years ago in Kingston, England - How TEDx is a fully volunteer passion project - Orlando's energy: a city of doers working to define its identity - What TEDx is, in short: an exchange of ideas - How a full day of impactful speakers can shift your mindset - The discipline of distilling your message into 18 minutes - How to become a TEDx speaker and what the selection process looks like - The coaching speakers receive and why prep time matters - Curating the journey of the audience through the speaker lineup - The differences with every TEDx event because they are independently operated - The cortisol rush of being TEDx event - Special musical guests - #### Where: Linda W. Chapin Theater  *Orange County Convention Center* When: Saturday October 17th 11-6pm **Resources:** - TEDx Orlando Website: https://tedxorlando.live/ - Search: TEDx orlando for more discount codes - For 10% off use code: **KEN10** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedxorlando/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tedxorlandolive/ - Website: https://nickrogershq.com/ - Purchase Tickets to **The Wellness Edit** Event with Jayne Williams: https://jaynewilliams.com/the-wellness-edit/ **Connect with Jayne:** - Website: https://www.jaynewilliams.com/ - Instagram: @jayne\_williamswellness  https://www.instagram.com/jayne\_williamswellness/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaynewilliamswellness/