TEDxBountiful

06/28/2025

Kara addresses how homelessness affects students and discusses how education can be a "silver bullet" to prevent homelessness. She challenges communities to rally together to support, teach, and nurture homeless students toward stability. Kara is a dedicated professional with the Davis Education Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Davis School District in Utah. She oversees grant writing, student fundraising, employee giving campaigns, and contributes to research, data analysis, and policy development. Passionate about supporting students in need, Kara focuses on the Foundation's initiative to establish Teen Centers—resource hubs in high schools that provide homeless students with essential services like showers, laundry facilities, academic support, and guidance toward graduation and post-secondary success.

Kara will address the growing concern of homelessness in Utah and nationwide, highlighting the alarming increase in family homelessness reported by the Utah ...

06/18/2025

Passionate about combating the opioid epidemic, Dr. Ray Ward focuses on identifying and promoting policies that can effectively reduce its devastating impact on society. Recognizing that the national overdose crisis continues to claim approximately 100,000 American lives annually—and is a leading cause of the recent decline in life expectancy—he is committed to initiatives that aim to heal and strengthen individuals, families, and communities affected by this ongoing tragedy.Dr. Ray Ward is a physician and a public servant serving as a Representative in the Utah Legislature. With a unique perspective shaped by his dual roles in healthcare and politics, Dr. Ward is deeply invested in shaping effective health care policies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFRZ3WiIDjc

06/18/2025

Julie Laub explores how applying Lean principles—commonly used in business and manufacturing—can empower educators to refocus on what truly matters in the classroom. She discusses how 'Lean Think' isn't about adding another program or checklist, but is a mindset that helps teachers identify waste, simplify processes, and gain more time and energy for impactful teaching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H5dUEsGXLI

06/18/2025

Dr. Logan Toone explores how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world - in particular how it affects the roles of parents and children. Based on his lens as a public educator and a parent, Dr. Toone emphasizes that the role of parents is critical to protect children and prepare them for a future that undoubtedly includes
AI.

Dr. Toone will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world - in particular how it affects the roles of parents and children. Based ...

06/17/2025

Passionate about the intersection of art and science, Kate believes that embracing diverse fields empowers individuals to become forces for positive change.

Passionate about the intersection of art and science, Kate believes that embracing diverse fields empowers individuals to become forces for positive change. ...

06/17/2025

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04/16/2025

TEDxBountiful 2025 was a great success! Thank you to Logan Toone, Julie Laub, Kate Olsen, Ray Ward and Kara Toone for all the work you put into thought-provoking talks about issues that matter.

Thank you Bridging Betty for your delightful music!

Thank you artists Anne Marie Oborn, Garth Oborn, Emilia Wing, Nancy Andruk Olson, Sarah Porter and Emily Farr for showcasing your work.

Thanks to sponsors Davis School District, Content Kitchen, Sips, Big Bite Breads, and Rockwell for making it happen!

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07/11/2023

Here is Erica Quigley giving her 2023 TEDxBountiful talk "Nature Therapy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lbcyeCIftjM

Why is nature so beneficial to our physical and mental health? Nature sounds can improve relaxation, reduce stress and increase alertness. Nature therapy is the practice of being outdoors to increase healing. Erica is a health promotion specialist for SelectHealth. She was a student athlete at the University of Utah playing lacrosse and has coached local teams for eight years. She is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and finding enjoyment while doing so. She is a former librarian who enjoys reading, especially Hemingway. She enjoys traveling the world with her husband and children to explore culture and making incredible memories. Her most recent work has been studying the correlation between nature and its impact on physical and mental health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of nature and health. Several claims lack legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of nature and hea...

07/11/2023

Watch Suzi B's TEDxBountiful talk: "Instant Habit Coupling"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlrT2AsSlFo

Can it be as easy to create a habit as going through a car wash. Transform your life by linking new habits with your existing habits. Susie is a wife, mother of four, travel lover, adventure seeker, and happiness obsessor. She is a habits coach and personal trainer, specializing in injury prevention, efficiency and simplifying success with habit changes. She hosts The Humor of Habits Podcast, is an international speaker and the author of Life Conscious. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this talk helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal approach to and understanding of habits and behavior. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this talk helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only ...

07/11/2023

Here's Austin Falter! Watch his 2023 TEDxBountiful talk: "How Social Media is Changing the Way we do Business"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFgFhsfKc_0

How big is the influencer marketing economy?
The creative economy is for anyone who understands content. Content is how people buy attention. Austin Falter is a content creator and Founder of Falter Media, a short-form video marketing agency that generated 275 million organic views last year. As a speaker, consultant, and writer he helps businesses unlock the power of vertical videos and authentic content marketing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

How big is the influencer marketing economy? The creative economy is for anyone who understands content. Content is how people buy attention. Austin Falter ...

07/11/2023

Watch Tom Morrill's TEDxBountiful talk: "The Power of Kindness"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ts2LzM5ozA

When is the last time you saw a kind act between strangers? Kindness is contagious and all of us have the power to be kind to others, producing happy consequences. Tom is a husband, father of two, and TV and Film Producer. He is a new resident of Bountiful and grew up in Texas. His most recent and ongoing work is being the Executive Producer on the TV Show Random Acts for BYUtv. His company, London Road Productions, is based in Bountiful. He loves to swim with his kids, read, travel, and of course play pickle ball. Tom actively believes that “Kindness is hard. Criticism is easy… We should choose the hard thing. We should choose to practice kindness and gratitude. It is better for our health, our families, and the world!” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

When is the last time you saw a kind act between strangers? Kindness is contagious and all of us have the power to be kind to others, producing happy consequ...

07/11/2023

Watch Jeff Bates' 2023 TEDxBountiful talk: "Engineering End of Life into Plastics."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiYFge7lp9I

Can manufacturers use environmentally friendly plastics? Research is making progress in plastics that rapidly disintegrate to be broken down by nature. Jeff is a professor at the University of Utah in Materials Science and Engineering. He works with polymer materials, and applications of his research are in the biodegradable/sustainable polymer materials; biomedical materials that include soft robotics, sensors, and drug delivery methods; and materials used in skiing, especially as they relate to determining and enhancing glide performance.