How to Be a TEDx Speaker: Free Workshop to Help Aspiring Storytellers

TEDxLogan Circle and DC Public Library Empower Speakers with Storytelling Panel and Meetup

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Knowing how to tell your story can make all the difference, whether you have a personal journey to share, a mission to advance or ideas that need to be heard. But according to the National Institute of Mental Health, four out of 10 people have anxiety about public speaking. To help make public speaking less daunting, three accomplished TEDx speakers will share

practical techniques for captivating any audience during a free workshop, "How to be a TEDx Speaker," at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

Organized with the DC Public Library "How to be a TEDx Speaker" is part of TEDxLogan Circle's community meetup series - casual evening gatherings where people come together to learn and connect around ideas. The evening begins with an hour of open networking, giving participants a chance to connect before the formal program. Following the discussion, attendees can continue conversations with the speakers and fellow participants during an additional hour of networking. There will also be time to tour the Green Book exhibition in the Great Hall.

"We are thrilled to partner with the DC Public Library to bring this exciting event to the community as we celebrate the 'Rethink Courage' theme in 2025," says Monica H. Kang, License Holder and Organizer of TEDxLogan Circle. "This meetup is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of public speaking and connect with other passionate individuals."

“DC Public Library is proud to partner with TEDxLogan Circle to give people the tools necessary to share their voices authentically and with confidence,” said Richard Reyes-Gavilan, executive director of the DC Public Library. "Powerful storytelling can transform lives. Creating opportunities for residents to perfect that critical skill is central to the Library's mission of fostering personal and professional growth."

The 70-minute panel discussion "How to be a TEDx Speaker" will be moderated by Grady Lynn, Speaker Coordinator for TEDxLogan Circle, and features:

- Christopher Chin, founder and CEO of The Hidden Speaker, a training consultancy that puts tech professionals on the path to confident communication
- Evelyn Chou, a connector and technologist with over 10 years of experience, shares her journey of adapting to socioeconomic changes, pathfinding across industries, and turning setbacks into learning opportunities
- Kristin Malek, Director of Business Diversity at CDW, has established an innovative business diversity strategy

Event Details:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. NW, Washington, DC

ASL interpretation will be provided for the panel session through a partnership with Hands in Motion. Registration is required. Register at https://tedxlogancircle.ticketbud.com/012025.