Theme: 'Two to Tell The Truth'

TEDx Walden Pond 2024 "Two to Tell the Truth"! The theme echoes Henry David Thoreau's beautiful quote: "It takes two to speak the truth: One to talk, and one to listen." This year, as our theme indicates, we will be focused on both speaking and listening in our search for compelling truths.

We will feature eleven amazing speakers this year, with more time in between speakers to discuss the impact of their messages. Our speakers are hand picked to represent a wide variety of topics and offer thought provoking insights and new ideas.

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Alida Zweidler-McKay

Alida Zweidler-McKay draws from her work with Fortune 500 companies, major universities, medical centers, and non-profit organizations to share insights about leadership, conflict and collaboration.

Concord Women's Chorus

Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), a 45-voice ensemble of singers from greater Boston, is conducted by Jane Ring Frank, now in her 32nd year, and performs a wide range of classical/contemporary music. The chorus is committed to a dynamic repertoire with emphasis on works written for women’s voices by women composers. In an ongoing desire to bring attention and excitement to music written for women, CWC has commissioned new works by many composers, including Libby Larsen, Beth Denisch, and Melissa Dunphy.

Deb Clary

Dr. Debra Clary is a purpose-driven leader with a compelling message to share. Her enthusiasm lies in inspiring leaders and organizations in achieving business success through the enhancement of strategic alignment, team dynamics, and fostering a culture of curiosity. Bringing a wealth of experience from her roles in operations, strategy, marketing, and people development at prominent companies as Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, Debra brings incredible business insights. Her dedication is evident in her commitment to working with leaders who aspire to elevate their impact and contribution to their respective organizations. With a doctorate in Leader and Organizational Development, Debra continues to inspire and empower individuals and organizations on their journey to success.

Eden-Reneé Hayes

Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes, CEO of Pluralism Solutions, is a DEI strategist and executive coach passionate about helping organizations create workplaces where everyone can thrive. With over 15 years of experience tackling challenges in talent acquisition, retention, and inclusion, Dr. E brings an engaging, research-driven approach that empowers leaders to drive real, lasting change. Her insights into social biases and intersecting identities reveal how diversity, equity, and inclusion foster genuine relationships and inspire sustainable growth.

Emily Thorner

Emily Thorner, the Ultra-Soprano, is an award-winning vocalist and the female founder of MoonRising LLC. She uses her voice to advance global unity, at sustainability, climate change and global peace forums such the Climate Change Forum during COP28 and the United Nations. An accomplished speaker, Emily is committed to raising the frequency of humanity through the sung and spoken word.

Greg Cootsona

Greg Cootsona (www.gregcootsona.com) is a speaker and writer in science and spirituality. “Consistently at the vanguard” (according to award-winning author Mako Fujimura), Greg is the author of eight books (most recently, Science and Religions in America) and has been interviewed by the Today Show, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio, the BBC, and the New York Times.

Jessica Fein

Jessica Fein chronicles life's deepest complexities in Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes. She hosts the "I Don't Know How You Do It" podcast, featuring real, raw, and rare conversations with people whose lives seem unimaginable. Her writing, which explores grief, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family, has appeared in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, HuffPost, and other leading publications.

Laura Bratton

At the age of nine, Laura was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would soon become blind. She was the first blind person to graduate with a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Laura’s purpose is to empower individuals with grit and gratitude as they adapt to change.

Morgan Motsinger

Morgan is an entrepreneur, mother, and lifelong learner. She hosts the P.S. We Expire podcast, leads transformative workshops and retreats, and shares tools for improving mental health and pursuing a joy-filled life.

Peggy Sullivan

Peggy is a consultant, author, and keynote speaker whose work reveals how busyness undermines health, happiness, and success. She has helped individuals and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like Google, Bank of America, Ingram Micro, and Merril Lynch, reach peak performance and embrace self-care. In her forthcoming book, Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less, Peggy shares her proven three-step "Busy Busting Formula."

Rachel Kaplan

Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist, mental-health educator, and author of “Feel, Heal, & Let that Sh*t Go: Your Guide to Emotional Resilience and Lasting Self-Love” out with New World Library in October 2024. She is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, The Healing Feeling Sh*t Show. All of her therapeutic and educational offerings can be found through thefeelingsmovment.com

Rachel Linksy

Rachel Linsky is a Boston-based contemporary dance artist. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography and a B.A in Arts Administration from Elon University where she graduated summa cum laude. For the past 5 years Rachel has been directing and choreographing ZACHOR, an ongoing series that seeks to preserve Holocaust survivor testimony through dance. In the past 3 years Rachel has also been choreographing works for klezmer music that fuse elements of Yiddish folk dance with her contemporary practice.

Rachel Linsky Choreographer

Rachel Linsky is a Boston-based contemporary dance artist. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography and a B.A in Arts Administration from Elon University where she graduated summa cum laude. For the past 5 years Rachel has been directing and choreographing ZACHOR, an ongoing series that seeks to preserve Holocaust survivor testimony through dance. In the past 3 years Rachel has also been choreographing works for klezmer music that fuse elements of Yiddish folk dance with her contemporary practice.

Vince Molinaro

Vince Molinaro, Ph.D., is a New York Times best-selling author, globally recognized speaker, and leading expert on leadership accountability. As the founder and CEO of Leadership Contract Inc., he has worked with organizations worldwide, equipping leaders to navigate critical strategic shifts through accountability and community. He is the author of six influential books—including The Leadership Contract, and Accountable Leaders—with his latest, Community of Leaders, released in September 2024.