Seven Questions With Alan Cross
Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. Throughout his 40 years in the broadcasting and music business Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock and is also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like the long-running show, The Ongoing History of New Music. We caught up […]
Meet The TEDxWinnipeg Volunteer: Marney Stapley
Did you know that TEDxWinnipeg is 100% volunteer run? From the photographers, to the businesses in the Idea Lounge, to the person writing this post (hi!), we’re all volunteering our time because we believe in the value of sharing ideas. In the weeks leading up to TEDxWinnipeg 2019 we’re publishing a series of interviews with […]
Seven Questions with Deb Chaboyer
Deb Chaboyer is an educator at the University of Manitoba, inspirational leader, and emerging entrepreneur. Her emerging company, Chaboyer International works to empower change and connect the world through Human Resources, Adult Education, Customized Training & Advocacy. Deb that “Every person is a teacher and a learner. It is when we engage on this level […]
Meet The TEDxWinnipeg Volunteer: Reyn Redekopp
TEDxWinnipeg is a one-day event dedicated to sharing and spreading ideas, but it takes a lot of time, commitment, and teamwork to make it a reality every year! In fact, everyone involved with TEDxWinnipeg – from the speakers, to the sound guy – are all volunteers driven by a passion for knowledge and innovation. In […]
Seven Questions With Dave Brown
Dave Brown is a film performer who has delivering a wide range of cinematic performances including his portrayal of real-life psychopathic serial killer Gary Ridgway in A&E’s “The Riverman” as well as the comedic hitman Sergei in the feature film “Stegman is Dead”. He was also recognized for an ACTRA award for Best Performance by […]
Seven Questions With Monique Fox
Monique Fox is a mother, personal stylist, hair and makeup artist, fashion blogger, YouTuber, model, vintage enthusiast, party planner, professional thrifter and social media personality better known as Style Hunter Fox. With the growing, global need for sustainable fashion practices, Monique promotes her “Shop With Heart” mantra of supporting local designers and small businesses, and […]
How to Choose a Topic for Your TEDxWinnipeg Talk
It’s no surprise people want to speak on the TEDx stage – doing so automatically establishes you as a thought leader in your industry. Whether you’re an artist, CEO, entrepreneur or author (or none of the above), if you want to be a TEDx speaker, you need to show organizers that you can talk like […]
Seven Questions With Ashleigh Lodge
Ashleigh Lodge is the Application Development Manager at Neovation Learning Solutions, which encompasses the development, UX and QA teams for multiple products. She’s a pop culture fanatic who loves Pokémon Go, graphic novels, TV/movies, and more, and we caught up with her to chat about her upcoming TEDxWinnipeg talk. Check it out: What motivates you? Ever […]
Sponsor Highlight: Interview With Kristin Cuma of CWB National leasing
TEDxWinnipeg is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, and the revenue we get from guest registration doesn’t come close to covering all of the event costs; leaving us dependent on sponsors to be able to bring everything together. This led us to sit down with Kristin Cuma, Outreach Specialist at CWB Leasing, to discuss why supporting TEDxWinnipeg aligns […]
Six Questions With Jonathan Meikle
Jonathan Meikle is an Afghanistan war veteran from Norway House Cree Nation, approximately 800 km north of Winnipeg. There, he experienced what it was like to live in a community with the social difficulties that reserves in Canada are faced with, mainly as a result of inter-generational trauma acquired through colonization, the residential school system […]