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Each year, TEDxChattanooga offers "ideas worth spreading."The live speakers at the local, self-organized event spark deep discussion and connection in a smaller and more intimate group setting, bringing people together to share an experience in the spirit of TED events around the world.

TEDxChattanooga’s Stewards of Nature 2024: Shawanna Kendrick

Shawanna Kendrick
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Shawanna Kendrick

In 2024, TEDxChattanooga added to its calendar of “ideas worth spreading” - with its first “Stewards of Nature.”

The evening of talks from local voices on the outdoors, conservation and the environment - in partnership with Southeast Conservation Corps - was held in September at The Historic on Rossville Avenue.

On an earlier episode of “Scenic Roots,” we shared two of the talks - and now, we bring you the rest.

First, here’s Shawanna Kendrick - founder and CEO of H2O Life, a business here in Chattanooga that provides - quote - “a safe space for Black women to grow personally as they seek to find a sense of self in Nature.”

She begins her talk - titled “Reconnecting in Nature for a Sustainable Future” - with a scream.

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Watch: Shawanna Kendrick | Reconnecting in Nature for a Sustainable Future

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Coming up in 2025: TEDxChattanooga “Sessions” on Friday, March 28th at Songbirds - and in November, the TEDxChattanooga Conference.

Visit tedxchattanooga.com - and tedxchattanooga on Instagram.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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