TEDxDesMoines

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Thanks for letting me talk with the people @tedxdsm

“NASA gave me last-minute clearance so I drove 14 hours to ask the Commander, ‘What is the secret to cooperation among countries in the space program?’” — Lee Towe, Pies We Share: Are you a grower or a grabber? #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“It would be understandable to think joy or contentment are only available when the heaviness in your heart lifts. But your life is happening right in the middle of difficult moments. The next time life takes an unexpected turn, live in the And.” — @julielarsonlcsw #tedxdsm

So proud of my friend @pinhookfarm and his fantastic talk!

What an inspiration.

Incredible day so far @tedxdsm. So much inspiration, passion and vision. #dsmusa

“The valuable life lessons from those who’ve risked their lives in the military will one day be gone forever. Don’t wait – have a listen to their stories.” — Sara Maniscalco Robinson, A Veteran’s Perspective: Life lessons I’ve learned from interviewing veterans

“When we refuse to learn, we refuse to grow. When we choose to learn, we choose to grow.” — Scott Bruxvoort, I Love You, But You’re Being Gross #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“Inclusion begins with understanding and getting to know someone who is different from you. The first door that must be opened is our minds.” — @JackCla93526804, Put Me In, Coach #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“Racism exists wherever it is welcomed.” — Abena Imhotep, Interrupting “Iowa Nice”: Road Work Ahead #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“The real problem that we face is a failing food system that needlessly exploits people and nature to secure the food that we eat.” — @pinhookfarm, Farming Evolved: Agriculture through a different lens #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“When we can accept the person in front of us, we can accept the person within us.” — Becky Naderman, 7 Doors In: Lessons learned inside a medium security prison #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“We cannot have a holistic solution if we only look at one face of a three-dimensional problem.” — @KraussTriniti, Talking Politics: From the dinner table to the NYC train #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

Awesome, powerful and inspiring performance from choreographer and dancer T’Ana Smith. #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

“Wealth is where history shows up in your wallet.” — Efrem Jackson, Mind the Gap: Confronting wealth inequality #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading @freetoserve1

.@tedxdsm today in #DSMUSA! Theme: Through a Different Lens. Lots of great ideas worth spreading! tedxdesmoines.org #inclusion

“When you embrace death, you know how to live, and that leads to a life that’s worth being remembered.” — @JannFreed, Embrace Death: Find meaning in life #tedxdesmoines #tedxtalks #tedx #ideasworthspreading #throughadifferentlens

Already sucked into the great lineup at today’s @tedxdsm event. Proud that @DSMpartnership is a sponsor! #tedx #DSMUSA