2025 TEDxWilmette Speaker Announcement
On October 4, 2025, TEDxWilmette will host an extraordinary event at the Wilmette Community Recreation Center, featuring six inspiring speakers who will share their transformative ideas under the theme: Actually, You Can.
Featured Speakers:
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Annie Aggens - Director, PolarExplorers
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Kayce Ataiyero - Chief External Affairs Officer, The Joyce Foundation
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Gizelle Clemens - Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Impact, National Medical Fellowships
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Amber Johnson - Leadership Coach and Consultant, Amber A Johnson LLC
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Tara May - CEO, Aspiritech
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Stacey Woehrle - Financial Advisor, Infinity Strategic Partners
Discover more about these remarkable women by visiting our Speaker page or clicking the button below.
*TEDxWilmette Ticket Sales open in August 2025*
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Join us for an intimate conversation in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The Power of a Pivot: How to Pivot with Purpose
Featuring TEDxWilmette 2024 speakers and innovators
Tayyaba Ali and AJ Goehle
Moderated by Heather Hehman
Facing an expected (or unexpected) change and not sure how to navigate it? Come to this TEDxWilmette Salon for a meaningful discussion with Tayyaba and AJ, two business leaders and serial innovators who pivot with purpose on a regular basis. Get inspired to approach your next pivot with more clarity and intention. You’ll also learn about practical tools and techniques innovators use to turn transitions into opportunities.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Central Station Coffee & Tea
1150 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL
On April 20, 2024 at Baker Demonstration School, TEDxWilmette presented six speakers with big ideas around the theme The Future Is Now.
​TEDxWilmette 2024 talks are now available on our Videos Page.​​
Want to learn more about how TEDxWilmette partners with our community?
Watch our latest partner video featuring TEDxWilmette sponsor Coco Harris, Real Estate Broker with Compass.