The concept of belonging might seem distant, but Lily, an IB student at NKCS, demonstrates its power through her experiences. At 14, she moved to an international boarding school in New York alone. A year later, COVID-19 prompted her transfer to NKCS. This journey taught her independence, resilience, and the profound meaning of choice.

Lily is an outgoing individual with diverse interests, including dancing, piano, and public speaking. She holds a Level 10 Chinese traditional dancing certificate and actively participates in speech competitions. Her talk explores how to acquire a sense of belonging and its benefits, drawing from her unique path. This TEDx event was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Parenting is a challenging journey, with parents often struggling to find the 'right' way to raise their children. Maaike suggests that a child's healthy future begins even before birth, highlighting the crucial role of parental habits.

Her TEDx talk, "Why a healthy future starts before birth," delves into this concept. This event was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Ari Matusiak is CEO of Rewiring America, a nonprofit dedicated to electrifying 121 million U.S. households. His work addresses the fact that 42% of energy emissions originate from home decisions like heating, cooking, and driving, aiming to launch a nationwide electrification movement.

He is also Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Purpose Venture Group, an advisory firm building community-centered ventures to combat climate and economic inequality. Matusiak brings nearly a decade of executive leadership in renewable energy and household electrification.

Previously, Ari served in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to the President, focusing on economic policy and private sector engagement. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman of Young Invincibles, a national nonprofit. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Dr. Judith Orloff, a *New York Times* bestselling author, teaches how to ignite empathy and intuition at work. She helps sensitive people thrive in an insensitive world, showing them how to manage emotions and intuition to avoid overload and burnout.

A psychiatrist and empath on the UCLA faculty, Dr. Orloff blends traditional medicine with intuition and energy awareness. She treats empaths and highly sensitive people globally through her private practice. Her work has been featured in O Magazine, Forbes, CNN, and NPR.

For more information, visit drjudithorloff.com. Moderated by Susie Ade.

Join the Commonwealth Club's Virtual Gala on November 19 at 6 pm to celebrate women's leadership in science and medicine. Raise a glass to Good Health! Learn more, register, or donate at commonwealthclub.org/2021gala or text Club2021 to 41444.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts over 400 annual events. Founded in San Francisco in 1903, we bring together 20,000 members and distinguished speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, fostering discussion on politics, culture, and society.

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David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily benefited wealthy areas like the Las Vegas Strip, allowing investors to avoid capital gains taxes.

Wessel's analysis details the program's failures and limited successes, offering lessons for better design. Join David Wessel (@davidmwessel) and Lenny Mendonca for an in-depth discussion on this system, which Wessel argues keeps the rich richer. This event was presented by The Commonwealth Club of California.

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Retired four-star U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, drawing on combat experience and work with business leaders, highlights a critical flaw in risk mitigation: focusing only on probability, not the management interface.

His new book, *Risk: A User’s Guide*, co-authored with Anna Butrico, offers a battle-tested system. It proposes a "risk immune system" through ten dimensions of control, enabling proactive anticipation and action against unforeseen challenges. Join General McChrystal to master the unknown.

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Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and co-author of "The Little Bitcoin Book," connects dissidents with leaders to promote free societies.

Elsalameen, a critic of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, is known for pro-democracy and anti-corruption work, facing death threats. He is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the American Security Project. Jonathan Curiel moderated this October 18, 2021 event.

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Ahead of COP26, Miranda Schnitger (Ellen MacArthur Foundation), UK Climate Action Champion Nigel Topping, and Andrew Griffin (US State Department) shared their hopes for the conference's success and the circular economy's vital role in combating climate change.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications.

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This month, CCL's Senior Business Relations Manager Kyle Kammien spoke with Shannon Heyck-Williams, National Wildlife Federation's Senior Director on Climate and Energy Policy.

Big Tent Climate Talks are a new monthly series featuring climate leaders outside of CCL. We believe solving climate change requires diverse policies and perspectives, bringing together people from across the political spectrum. These talks aim to foster collaboration and learn how we can all work better together.

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The food system contributes up to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, significantly impacting climate change. Transforming our diets is a crucial individual action. In this talk, Alina offers practical ways to change what we eat to benefit the climate.

Alina, a 6th grader at York House School, is an avid debater, public speaker, and classical pianist who also enjoys skiing and badminton. Her presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

The pandemic accelerates the transition to digital and virtual health services. This talk explores current and proposed patient-centric solutions, emphasizing how new generations can drive technology for increased safety and satisfaction.

Rohan Mathur, MHA, PMP, from Moffitt Cancer Center's Enterprise Project Management team, will speak at TEDxUSF. With a vast background in clinical and administrative settings and degrees from USF and UCF, Rohan offers innovative ideas for the future of patient-centric care.

This independently organized TEDxUSF talk explores healthcare's future. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join the Commonwealth Club’s Virtual Gala on November 19 at 6 pm to celebrate women in science and medicine. Raise a glass to Good Health! Learn more or register at commonwealthclub.org/2021gala, or text Club2021 to 41444 to donate.

The Club also recently hosted Keisha N. Blain, author of *Until I Am Free*, for an INFORUM discussion. Blain, an award-winning historian, explored the life of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, highlighting her enduring message from the perspective of an impoverished, disabled Black woman. Moderated by Aimee Allison, this program was part of the Good Lit and Ideas Inspire series.

The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, offers diverse events to inform and inspire empowered citizens.

Join the Commonwealth Club’s Virtual Gala on November 19 at 6 pm to celebrate women in science and medicine. Register and donate: text Club2021 to 41444 or visit commonwealthclub.org/2021gala.

The Club recently hosted New York Times columnist Charles Blow, author of "The Devil You Know," discussing Black empowerment and freedom. Founded in 1903, the Commonwealth Club is the nation's largest public affairs forum, offering diverse events and discussions.

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Join the Commonwealth Club's Virtual Gala on November 19 at 6 pm to celebrate women's leadership in science and medicine. Raise a glass to Good Health! Learn more and register at commonwealthclub.org/2021gala or text Club2021 to 41444.

Rev. Norman Fong and Rev. James McCray will lead a timely discussion on equity and justice in community development. They will share their hands-on experience addressing affordable housing, community advocacy, and economic development in cities like San Francisco.

A massive Norwegian salmon farm is planned near Acadia National Park, threatening Frenchman Bay with noise, light pollution, boat traffic, and billions of gallons of daily waste.

This facility, projected to produce half of Eastern Canada's salmon, risks introducing disease and parasites, often requiring vast amounts of harmful pesticides and chemicals.

Join us in urging Governor Janet Mills to publicly oppose this project and protect Maine’s coastal way of life. Take action: https://www.Oceana.org/SaveMaine

Emma Chow speaks with Hanneke Faber (Unilever) and Felipe Villela (reNature) about the crucial role companies and retailers play in advancing regenerative agriculture and biodiversity.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, drives the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications.

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Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Colin Matthews, Non-Executive Chairman of EDF Energy. Their discussion explored challenges and opportunities in decarbonising the energy sector, alongside desired outcomes from the landmark climate summit.

Founded in 2005 under HRH The Prince of Wales, the CLG has consistently defined the UK’s business response to climate change. It built consensus across the UK business community for climate action, notably supporting the Climate Change Act, and now represents progressive business voices globally.

The CLG is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), which provides world-leading expertise on sustainability and a deep understanding of the political landscape.

A workshop on October 28, 2021, focused on accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and AU Agenda 2063 across Africa.

The event emphasized building resilient institutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Climate issues are interconnected, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Ann, a Shanghai student passionate about the environment, proposes reducing these inequalities by transitioning to a circular economy. Her talk explores how human relationships impact the environment.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.