​NOTE: SNOW UPDATE

​Due to the snow DCPL West End Neighborhood Library is closing early today. We are moving VIRTUAL tonight! Check your calendar invite for the Zoom link. See you at 5:30 PM! ❄️

​If you have questions please reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you tonight.

​Updated Evening Timeline

​We have adjusted our schedule slightly to ensure a smooth virtual experience:

• ​5:25 PM – 5:30 PM: Virtual Waiting Room opens

• ​5:30 PM – 5:35 PM: Welcome and settling in!

• ​5:35 PM – 5:45 PM: Welcome remarks from Monica (and DCPL)

• ​5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: TEDx Application & Sharing Overview with Grady

• ​6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Speaker Panel Discussion

• ​6:45 PM – 6:50 PM: Closing notes from the TEDx Team

• ​6:50 PM – 7:30 PM: Interactive Coaching Sessions (Breakout Rooms)

​Important Notes for Attendees

• ​Recording: We will be recording the Panel Discussion portion of the evening. Please note that participants will not be visible in the recording.

• ​Coaching & Breakouts: We are still committed to providing hands-on support! If you are interested in a coaching session, please stay on the line after the panel. We will facilitate the transition into breakout rooms at 6:50 PM.

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​You have a mission.

​We’ll help you find the words to share it.

​The journey to a TEDx stage often feels shrouded in mystery. Many people have a dream or a mission they are living out every day, but the process of "applying" or "preparing a talk" can feel inaccessible and hard to decipher.

​TEDxLogan Circle is an all-volunteer run community event committed to changing that. We believe in finding and amplifying stories right here in DC. This workshop is designed to break down those barriers and provide you with the storytelling tools you need—whether you end up on our stage, a boardroom, or a community meeting.

​Why Attend?

​This isn't just an info session; it’s a masterclass in living your mission out loud.

• ​Master the Art of the "Big Idea": Learn how to distill your life’s work or personal passion into a clear, compelling narrative.

• ​Decode the Process: We’re pulling back the curtain on how TEDx talks are built and what makes an application stand out, making the process transparent for everyone.

• ​Skills for Life: The public speaking and story-crafting tips you learn here are universal. Even if you don’t apply this year, you will walk away with the confidence to share your story at any future event.

​The Roadmap:

• ​The Application Blueprint: TEDxLogan Circle Speaker Coordinator Grady Lynn will walk through how to translate your mission into a formal application.

• ​The Speaker’s Journey: TEDxLogan Circle Speaker Head Coach Kyle Schnoebelen facilitates a panel conversation with our 2024 and 2025 TEDx speakers on how they navigated the preparation process and how it feels after the TEDx stage.

• ​1:1 Coaching: Pitch your idea to veteran TEDxLogan Circle coaches and speakers for real-time feedback.

​Speakers

• ​Monica H. Kang, TEDxLogan Circle, Executive Director

• ​Grady Lynn, TEDxLogan Circle, Speaker Coordinator

• ​Kyle Schnoebelen, TEDxLogan Circle, Speaker Head Coach

• ​Noah Fenstermacher, 2025 TEDxLogan Circle Speaker

• ​Laura Singer, 2025 TEDxLogan Circle Speaker

• ​Romeo Gardner, 2025 TEDxLogan Circle Speaker

​Bonus Opportunity: Our application is currently open for our 3rd annual event on August 11, 2026, at the National Housing Center. Come learn how to make your application the best it can be!