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David Burke Returns to Monmouth County

Chef David Burke and TEDxAsburyPark Founder Brian Smiga talk about how he got started as a chef and his return to Monmouth County. David will speak at TEDxAsburyPark 2021. Brian Smiga: This...

Resistance Revival Chorus

Ginny Suss, Brooke Williams, and TEDxAsburyPark Founder Brian Smiga talk about The Resistance Revival Chorus, which will perform at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. Brian Smiga: Hi, this is Brian...

Philip Bump: How Subjective Media Replaced Institutions

Anthony Longhitano and TEDxAsburyPark speaker Philip Bump talk about “How Subjective Media Replaced Institutions,” which will be presented at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. The following is an...

Krishna Patel: End Slavery with Transparent Supply Chains

Brian Smiga and TEDxAsburyPark speaker Krishna Patel talk about“End Slavery with Transparent Supply Chains,” which will be presented at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. The following is an excerpt...

John Nottingham : Getting to Wow

John Nottingham and TEDxAsburyPark founder Brian Smiga talk about “Getting to Wow”, which will be presented at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. The following is an excerpt from the interview. To...

Finding Kindness in the Chaos

Life begins where ego ends. And chaos is usually found in ego. The ego loves chaos and drama. But with one shot on this earth, and one chance in this body and mind, if we take the time to go...

Ganes Kesari: Saving Our Planet’s Biodiversity with A.I.

Ganes Kesari and TEDxAsburyPark volunteer Mohamed El-Sayed talk about “Saving Our Planet’s Biodiversity with A.I.,” which will be presented at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. The following is an...

Jordan Modell: Common Ground on Abortion – Yes Really

Jordan Modell and TEDxAsburyPark co-host Ben Freeberg talk about “Common Ground on Abortion - Yes Really”, which will be presented at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. The following is an excerpt from...

Tara Geraghty: Choosing Fun in the Chaos of Cancer

Tara Geraghty and TEDxAsburyPark host Ben Freeberg talk about “Choosing Fun in the Chaos of Cancer,” which will be presented at TEDxAsburyPark on May 18, 2019. The following is an excerpt from the...

Matt Cook: Matt’s music

Listen to Matt Cook perform some of his songs:To watch Matt Cook perform his song "Cold Cold Girl", CLICK HERE.Matt...

5 Motivational TEDx Talks to Help You Conquer Your Goals

The CHAOS that ensues from entering a new year often serves as a catalyst for people to embark on new journeys and expectations for themselves. Setting goals via New Year’s resolutions is easy;...

TEDxAsburyPark Second Live Audition Review on January 31, 2019

On January 31, 2019, TEDxAsburyPark held their second live audition, at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Although the weather was below freezing, 144 people attended this audition...