Our intent to elevate the way you think about certain topics and generate conversations for what’s possible. What better way to encourage this thinking than with a shared Elevated Experience?

Where do gifts come from?
Pablo Thomas Mora​ / Professional Kid​

An obnoxiously-humble, gifted child tells you why being 'gifted' is a gift. And how that gift can be received by anyone at any time ...even you.  Pablo Thomas Mora is a fastidious humble individual who will therefore abstain from listing his many and varied accomplishments. He dreams of falling until he wakes up. Occasionally he acts sporadically.
In the age of superheroes, where are the fathers?​
Leonard Szymczak​​ Educator / Psychotherapist / Writer​

Passionate about breaking the cycle of absent fathers in his family, Leonard became a stay-at-home dad when his children were young. That experience not only altered his life but the lives of his children. He shares his journey where he had to WAKE UP from the pain of being a fatherless son, GROW UP to be the dad he always wanted, and SHOW UP with a superpower—the power of fathering. Leonard Szymczak has been in the forefront of men’s health in Australia and America for 35 years. An educator, psychotherapist, and award-winning author of four books, he directed a Family Therapy Training Program in Sydney and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University.
​Personalizing the college experience​
Bryan Reece / Ph.D.​ Former College President, Norco College​

Personalize higher education, change the trajectory of students' lives and prepare students for the new economy. Bryan has a documented record of moving community colleges in directions that improve the academic success for students across all groups and has particular expertise with student populations from historically under-served communities.
The hot lava game: we need to own our kids' mental health
Jason Reid​​ / Serial Entrepreneur / Author / Documentary Filmmaker​

This is not the world we grew up in. Kids today are much more prone to anxiety and depression than we were. As parents, we need to understand the differences so that we can help them navigate the world. Trigger warning, this talk deals with the topic of depression and suicide in teenagers. Jason has been married for 26 years and is the proud father of four amazing children. Jason lives his life with passion and focus and believes that ordinary people can (and do) change the world. 
Black holes and bananas: how science helps us see the unseen 
Mary St. John-Putnam​ / Author / Instructor​

A lighthearted look at gravity, inspired by the black hole image released in early 2019. Mary mentions some of those responsible—both seen and unseen—for the theories that led to the historic, award-winning image. She adds some fun to the FUNdamentals of seeing the unseen, while "unpeeling" the secrets of how we can all be inspired and innovative like the scientists who reveal the mysteries of the unseen. Mary was born and raised in Hawaii on sunshine and corny jokes. She earned degrees in computer science and physics. As a geek, her software has helped a variety of applications come to life, from correlating NASA radio astronomy data on black holes and quasars, to sending James Cameron to the bottom of the ocean (and bringing him back). Two decades into her career, she switched from working on engineering teams to marketing and communication teams. She enjoys translating complicated technical and scientific concepts into plain English, so that others may enjoy these discoveries as much as she does.​
The profound power of deep science on young people​
Don Miller​ / CEO of Crosswired Science / Director of Wonders Science​

Can science for kids spark a profound sense of delight? Don Miller makes an appealing (and highly entertaining) case that challenges assumptions about how children absorb and retain science concepts. He delights the audience with the wonders of science, all to prove how science education ought to be taught. Science that goes deep and delights builds in kids "science minds" that track with the greatest science innovators and discoverers on the planet. Don has spent much of his life teaching the wonders of the world around us to kids of all ages. He has been astonished at the help, delight and life-changing experiences that have come to young people of many ages, backgrounds and nationalities. In the process of being in the trenches with kids, he has learned that certain approaches to teaching science can have profound effects on the lives of young people AND on their ability to learn.
The emotional costs of euthanasia
Sarah Hoggan​ / DVM

Euthanasia is a decision that will echo in your mind long after the event. This talk explains that echo and why it occurs. Sarah has worked as an emergency doctor throughout her veterinary career. She feels her most important task as an emergency doctor is translating the medical diagnosis and clinical situation into a more understandable context for the family so they can make decisions feeling empowered instead of overwhelmed. 
Omiyage | Release
Naruwan Taiko / Drumming Group

Naruwan Taiko opens the 8th annual TEDxTemecula conference "ElevaTEDxperience." Wanting to spread the wide array of physical, mental, and social benefits of taiko to her local community, Diana Wu founded Naruwan Taiko and in early 2008, with the help of her collegiate taiko friends, she held a community workshop for San Diego with some taped tires and a once forgotten old lion dance drum with a growing hole in the center. Since that day, Naruwan has grown to over thirty performance members, met numerous community class attendees over the years, and thankfully, has been blessed with drums that don’t have holes in the center. The word “Naruwan” is a Taiwanese Ami greeting, meaning “welcome, for we are all in the same family” and conveys the group’s belief that even though taiko is traditionally Japanese, it is an art form that has the ability to bring a diverse community together. Thus, the name embodies the group’s mission to provide everyone the opportunity to discover taiko and make joyous sound with each other, regardless of background, age, and experience. ​
The Last Day
Sherry Williams | Singer

Sherry blessed the audience with her smooth and uplifting expression. Since she began singing as a professional, Sherry has had the good fortune to rarely be out of work. When she was a high school student in San Bernardino (California), she sang and toured with The Young Americans. At UCLA, she joined the a cappella choir and worked with the famous Roger Wagner and the UCLA Choir, both in Los Angeles and Europe. She has also toured with Debbie Reynolds, Andy Gibb, and the legendary Johnnie Ray, to name a few.
New World ComingSherry Williams | Singer

Sherry blessed the audience with her smooth and uplifting expression. Since she began singing as a professional, Sherry has had the good fortune to rarely be out of work. When she was a high school student in San Bernardino (California), she sang and toured with The Young Americans. At UCLA, she joined the a cappella choir and worked with the famous Roger Wagner and the UCLA Choir, both in Los Angeles and Europe. She has also toured with Debbie Reynolds, Andy Gibb, and the legendary Johnnie Ray, to name a few.

Thanks to Our 2019 Partners

Thanks to the City of Temecula for their ongoing support of TEDxTemecula. Investment in quality of life has helped Temecula retain and attract both residents and quality jobs to our community — setting the stage for an excellent quality of life for both residents and companies is our business. 
The Inland Valley Business and Community Foundation (IVBCF) is a California non-profit corporation that provides a platform for local business owners to engage, promote and support the development of each other's businesses while fostering goodwill in the local community.
E.A.T Marketplace forages seasonal ingredients from Small Batch Artisan Producers and California’s best farms, ranches and fisherman (this includes beverages, wines and craft beers)! Most ingredients are Organic and GMO free- Sustainable, ethical and responsible sourcing is the forefront of all we do. Help us keep small business thriving, VOTE with your fork or glass!
Every day and around the world, Abbott is discovering new ways to make life better – creating more possibilities for more people through the power of health.
Parlay Café provides a unique environment that enables members and guests to work alone, meet others, and attend gatherings or events. Business professionals can purchase an hourly, daily, monthly or annual pass.
Health Insurance is complicated. You could spend hours trying to figure it out and still not be sure you picked the right plan. I'm a Cancer Survivor.  I've already done the research on all the plans. Let me make it easy for you to pick the plan that will save your life!  Call Jami McNees, The Health Insurance Lady, at 844.514.3258 to find the plan that is the best fit for you.​
JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. is a multi award winning full service video production multimedia solutions company: providing green marketing and communication services. We provide solutions for businesses in video, multimedia, marketing, advertising, training, communications, documentation, and client services. 
An award-winning web design and marketing firm, Modmacro partners with select small businesses to strategically grow their companies.
Potamus Press offers a full suite of products and services to meet your printing needs. Whether you are shopping for business cards, postcards, fliers, booklets, or  a host of other print products, we have the experience and state of the art digital printing equipment to produce it. Potamus Press is your connection to the power of print!
Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery continues to be a leader in the California Sustainable Winegrowing Program which  helps showcase our commitment to our community, the environment and our dedication to producing quality wines. The 13 acre, 2500 case per year family-run winery has often been described as “boutique” but favors the term “artisanal” to describe the involvement and passion that goes into the daily operations.​
​CG Ross Designs brings life to your business through portraiture, event photography, promotional photos, branding, logos, packaging and layouts. Every day is a photoshoot — capture the moment!
We are Bright Mothers. Our mission is to empower single mother students through higher education to help them create a brighter future for themselves and their children. We bring educational resources, financial assistance, and aid for low income single mothers in Southern California.