2023 Talks
ENTROPY
Why we need grief education | Meghan Riordan Jarvis
Grief education is a critical component of human development—or at least, it should be. Seasoned psychotherapist Meghan Jarvis demystifies this field, sharing methods to best navigate an overlooked and complex topic […]
Building structure from uncertainty | Kikkan Randall
Olympic Gold medalist Kikkan Randall shares her inspiring method for creating structure and taking action in the face of crippling uncertainty, drawing from her own experience battling breast cancer. Olympic Champion, […]
Transforming Alaska’s fisheries with kelp | Tommy Sheridan
Fisheries consultant Tommy Sheridan dives into the immense ecological and economic potential of kelp farming in Alaska. Learn how this innovative approach can revolutionize the state's fisheries industry and support a […]
To do great in life: do good at work | Bea Boccalandro
Bea Boccalandro is a leading corporate social responsibility consultant on a mission to share the transformative power of "job purposing." Learn how building this simple practice into your daily work can improve your […]
A different approach to divorce | Bobby Berg
Does it have to be so hard? Maybe. But does it have to be so divisive? Social and Emotional Learning Coach Bobby Berg shares his unique perspective on divorce, suggesting a supportive and empathetic approach that keeps in […]
Why you should embrace chaos on vacation | Thor Challgren
Travel industry veteran and former newspaper columnist Thor Challgren argues that welcoming the unknown on vacation can create more memorable, worthwhile travel experiences. Thor Challgren is a travel industry veteran […]
Generational change begins with advocacy | Maekyla Massey
Maekyla Massey, a 16-year-old student and community advocate in New York, passionately discusses the power of advocacy in driving generational change. She urges young people to start organizing and fighting for the issues they […]
Eyes on the prize: visualizing peak performance | Natalie Snyder
Natalie Snyder is an All-American diver and physical therapist practicing in Alaska. She’s a firm believer that the practice of visualization doesn’t just apply to sport—this technique can enhance performance and help you achieve […]
Can mental disorder be a superpower? | Zak Sandler
Mental health activist and Broadway musician Zak Sandler explores the potential benefits of mental disorder, examining a variety of extraordinary achievements by successful individuals with mental disorders throughout […]
How to light your blindspots | Katie Lauwers
Discover how understanding System 1 and System 2 decision-making processes, as coined by Daniel Kahnemann, can help you ask better questions and improve your choices in this insightful talk by behavioral economics […]