Elli to Speak at TEDx Texas State

I am so excited to have the opportunity to share my message at Texas State University’s TEDx event on February 28, 2026. Tickets are on sale now!

My talk will be about unlearning the “winning is everything” mentality. We’ve all been taught that winning is everything — from the playground to the boardroom. But what if that belief is holding us back? It’s time to unlearn the idea that success only comes with trophies and titles. True growth comes from discipline, resilience, and learning through the process. Let’s learn to celebrate the effort, courage, and skill we bring to becoming our best — not only the moments when we “win.”

It’s going to be an amazing day, with five other fascinating and accomplished speakers, all sharing a message along the theme of “unlearning:” In a world overflowing with information, traditions, and routines, it is easy to mistake the familiar for the truth. But growth begins when we pause, reflect, and gently release the assumptions and habits that no longer serve us. This year, TEDxTexasStateUniversity invites you to explore the power of unlearning. To unlearn is not to forget. It is to reflect. It is to grow. It is about rethinking old stories, reexamining what we’ve accepted without question, and discovering new perspectives that open the door to possibility.

I’d love to see you there! If you can’t make it, the talk should be on YouTube by April, I’ll definitely post here when it’s online!