Speakers
We are thrilled to share the uploaded talks of our speakers at the TEDx Nairobi event:
Sandrine NZEUKOU
How Your Style Connects You to Your Highest Self
Fashion and styling are the only art forms every human participates in daily, yet most of us don’t understand their true power. From the basketball court to the board room, Sandrine’s uniforms have been a creative ally in designing her career and life. Discover how reclaiming our individual styling and collective fashion can not only be a tool but the most certain way to attract the future and tribe we desire. In her current role as founder and CEO of Playbook, Sandrine is launching the first media platform entirely dedicated to the business of emerging sports economies. Prior to this, Sandrine led Invest Africa US(IAUS) as the executive director, where she drove the strategic vision of the organization of private equity firms, venture capital firms, family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, and service providers through the network’s intentional convening power.
Ameet AGGARWAL
Messages from Anxiety and Depression : Whispers for your Biology and your Trauma
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal ND is considered on of the top 40 Naturopathic Doctors in the world. His bestselling book, Heal Your Body, Cure Your Mind is considered to be one of the most comprehensive guides to mental health, trauma release, leaky gut, adrenal fatigue and liver health.
With over 17 years of experience in facilitating wellness retreats, team building, conflict resolution and leadership programs for several organizations such as UNICEF, GIZ, CISP International, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Rhino Ark, Tarpo Industries, and Fairmont Hotels, Dr. Ameet’s intuitive methods touch the heart and soul of individuals, leading to long-term inner transformation rather than just theoretical understanding.
Nimo MUTHIKE
The Reimagined Shamba: Connecting past wisdom for future food system innovation.
A recent rediscovery ignited Nimo’s passion for indigenous foods, prompting reflections on their decline and the potential for revival. Her mission extends beyond acknowledgment, aiming to translate awareness into actionable steps towards food diversity and informed consumption choices. At the core of Nimo’s journey lies a profound appreciation for the interplay between tradition and novelty. Just as Nathi (gooseberry), an indigenous fruit, resurfaces in modern supermarkets, Nimo seeks to reclaim forgotten wisdom and integrate it into our evolving food systems.
Join Nimo Muthike as she guides us visualise bridges between past wisdom and future innovation, paving the way for a better food future.
Helen ALTSHUL
Fashioning Connections: Empowering Refugee Women through Art and Philanthropy
Nivi SHARMA
How to (literally) build the most powerful, life-changing connections.
Imran VERSI
Education is key for brighter futures, and yet simple things like taboos and subjects that are hard to talk about can be gigantic barriers for the most bright.
Born and educated in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, completed his A levels through the Cambridge curriculum in 2012. Went on to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), graduating in 2017.
After working for a few years and taking additional courses, he is currently in his final year of specialization, pursuing a Master’s in Psychiatry at the University of Nairobi in Kenya while working at the onsight consulting doctor for CARE 360 in Parklands, Nairobi
Naitiemu NYANJOM
My talk will focus on using reimagination as a mechanism for cultural preservation
Naitiemu is a Kenyan material, production and performance artist. Her practice focuses on finding her identity as an individual connected with community and nature; guided by the African Philosophy of Ubuntu.
She explores diverse materials and processes, telling emotional stories on female energy, culture and mental health awareness.
She has been privileged to document stories from the indigenous Maasai community of Twala Tenebo Women village exploring their history and culture through photography and video interviews, 3d scans & VR, and a reimagined future through performance art, with a team of 13 other female creatives, where Naitiemu was the lead artist.
This project aims to create a lens connecting our past, present and future.