TEDxArgyleSt is an independently organized TEDx event based in Halifax, Nova Scotia—a city where resilience is second nature, diversity thrives, and community lies at the heart of everything. Our 2025 theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Inspired by the Bluenoser Spirit,” celebrates the bold, compassionate, and determined identity of Nova Scotia and its people.
Meet The Speakers
Danella Calina
A boundary-breaking creator blending neuroscience, fashion, and fierce femininity to prove you never have to choose between science and self-expression.
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Tyler Hayden CSP, HoF
Canada’s high-voltage Hall of Fame speaker electrifying teams with unstoppable energy, laughter, and game-changing strategies for success.
Dr. Denise Daley
Award-winning scientist and wellness innovator harnessing the power of nature and research to transform health, productivity, and everyday well-being.
Dr. Forbes Riley
Award-winning global icon and “Queen of Pitch,” empowering millions to transform their story into success and their voice into unstoppable impact.
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Colin Mitchell
​A passionate public servant and masterful storyteller reshaping how we connect through history, politics, and people-centered government.
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Andre Anderson
Award-winning filmmaker and 10th-generation African Nova Scotian leader using powerful storytelling and public service to drive equity, culture, and community change.
Amber Uhler
Mrs. Universe USA and fearless changemaker inspiring others to shed limits, own their power, and turn personal transformation into public impact.
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Serena Haines
​International sex coach and intimacy expert helping people reclaim pleasure and connection as essential parts of healing, wholeness, and being human.
Olesya Shyvikova
​Award-winning journalist and humanitarian harnessing storytelling, tech, & compassion to heal trauma and drive impact in conflict zones.
Max Medyk
AI innovator and trusted digital voice using technology and media to empower immigrants and bridge the gap between policy and the people.
Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND
A leading voice in sustainable wellness, helping high-achievers trade burnout for balance and build lives fueled by purpose, not perfection.
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Damini Awoyiga
Former Halifax Youth Poet Laureate and rising changemaker using spoken word, art, and activism to spark dialogue, celebrate culture, and inspire a new generation.
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Matt Thomson
A compassionate changemaker redefining leadership with empathy, curiosity, and courage—at work, at home, and in the heart of community.
Tash Jefferies
Global startup mentor and bold changemaker empowering diverse founders to scale, lead, and thrive in the world’s top tech ecosystems.
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Mica Daurie
Bold advocate and changemaker using lived experience to drive powerful conversations and champion equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada.
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Missy Searl
A leading voice in sustainable wellness, helping high-achievers trade burnout for balance and build lives fueled by purpose, not perfection.
Morgan Englund
Former actor and firefighter turned healing advocate, sharing powerful tools and truths to support mental health and recovery in first responders and beyond.
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Don E. P. Jones
Global leadership innovator unlocking human potential through immersive simulations that transform how we lead, learn, and live.
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Michelle Porter
Social entrepreneur and frontline leader transforming how we fight poverty and addiction with compassion, strategy, and bold acts of generosity
Rooted in Resilience: Inspired by the Bluenoser Spirit
TEDxArgyleSt is an independently organized TEDx event based in Halifax, Nova Scotia—a city where resilience is second nature, diversity thrives, and community lies at the heart of everything. Our 2025 theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Inspired by the Bluenoser Spirit,” celebrates the bold, compassionate, and determined identity of Nova Scotia and its people.