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November 7, 2026
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Final Chance for Tickets!

November 7, 2026

Final Chance for Tickets! November 7, 2026

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More than a conference.

A community.

For group discounts, reach out to info@tedxsammamishwomen.com

Worthy. Powerful Beyond Measure.

2026 Theme

— the shift that happens when we live from our worth.

Worth remembered. Power revealed.

It’s a day designed to remind you of your power and an invitation to be curious.

What is now possible…living from our worth?

What do we carry across the threshold of self-doubt into self-truth?

- Genuine Connection -

We thoughtfully plan for creating conversations and building community — before, during, and after the talks. This is a gathering of people who want to think and connect more deeply.

- Ideas Worth Spreading -

Carefully curated talks from women in our community — short, powerful, and rooted in lived experience. Topics that challenge, delight, and stay with you.

- Volunteer Powered -

Every role — from production to hospitality — is filled by passionate community members. This is our event, built with thoughtfulness, for our community.

Jennifer
Cooper

Meet your host

Living her worth, not chasing it.

Jennifer is the heart and driving force behind TEDxSammamish Women. She knows firsthand what it means to face unexpected challenges.

But instead of letting that define her, she leaned into her own power, grew, and is now thriving. And fully showing up as worthy in every part of her life.

Through TEDxSammamish Women, Jennifer wants to inspire women to remember the same truth. Your worth is not something to earn, prove, or negotiate. Even in the face of life’s curveballs, you’re always enough.

Meet our
2026 Speakers

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YASTIKA
CHOUHAN

The Experience Gap
That Doesn’t Exist

SHANNON
ELLIS

Worth for the Win: How
Belief Shapes Success

VIRGINIA
EMERY

What Insect Stings Can Teach Us About Rejection

CARLA
GRANDORI

For the Right Cancer
Medicine, Ask the Tumor

MADHURA
HALASGIKAR

Joy at the Extremes:
Solitude and Intimacy

KAREN
MANTHEY

How to Fight a Karen

ERICA
YU

Whose Game Are
You Playing?

Meet our
Speaker Coaches

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MARIANNA
DE FAZIO

ANDREA
SCOTT

Event at a Glance


Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026
Venue | Timberlake Redmond
Address | 4505 236th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053

Schedule | Some slight shifts to timing may surface
→ Doors open: 8:00 AM, come early to explore!
→ Program: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with two breaks
→ Post-event experience & mingling: 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Beyond the Talks | Before the program, during breaks, and after the program:

  • Grab coffee and small bites

  • Stop by the photo booth and our hands-on reflection stations

  • Explore exhibits from local authors and artists

  • Visit our partners and check out the raffle

For group discounts, reach out to info@tedxsammamishwomen.com

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You’ll hear powerful TEDx talks, experience our artistic contributions, and be surrounded by real conversations with real people. You’ll uncover new ideas, fresh perspectives, and connections that fill your cup.

So get ready for all kinds of moments that stay with you long after the curtain closes.

Check back regularly as we polish the agenda, introduce speakers and their ideas worth sharing, showcase our partners, and more!

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Who This Is For

  • People building businesses, projects, or creative ventures who crave authentic connection

  • Leaders and changemakers looking for inspiration and actionable ideas

  • Community-minded individuals who are tired of surface-level networking and seeking real conversations

  • Anyone exploring worthiness, sharing their version of it, and celebrating growth together

This is for everyone!

Are you ready to remember your worth and connect with others who feel the same?

Meet Our
Artistic Performers

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ANOKYE 
AGOFOMMA

JOKÉ
DUROJAIYE

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Partners

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