TEDxBelmopan – Tony Rath’s TEDx Talk

Tony Rath’s TEDx Talk: Photography and the Light of Respect!

Today (December 9, 2015) the first TEDxBelmopan Talk was released. Belizeans especially have been patiently waiting for this release. Tony Rath’s TEDx Talk was titled “Photography and the Light of Respect.” Using photography as a tool to explore the world, acclaimed nature photographer Tony Rath takes us on four journeys where photography helped him learn life lessons about respect. From bird hunting and whale kills in the Faroe Islands, to kayaking unexplored canyons and being mesmerized by a small grey rainforest bird in Belize, Tony Rath uses his spectacular imagery to shed light on the meaning of respect.

TEDxBelmopan - Tony Rath's TEDx Talk

Deidra Deandra with Tony Rath

Tony Rath is a well published editorial and commercial photographer based along the shore of the Caribbean Sea in the picturesque village of Dangriga, Belize.

He was born somewhere, and then grew up. Along the way he canoed the Quetico, flew gliders in the USAF, became a marine biologist; worked as a technician, diver and underwater photographer for the Smithsonian Institution; worked underwater on oil rigs, missile launch sites and submersibles off the California Coast; captained a sailboat across the Atlantic Ocean (twice) and through the Mediterranean and North Seas, commercial fished north of the Arctic Circle, lived in different cities and worked with different famous and important people.

To keep up with the latest from TEDxBelmopan visit their website www.tedxbelmopan.com or  connect with them on Facebook.

Deidra Deandra is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for this event.

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Deidra Deandra at TEDxBelmopan

Deidra Deandra is a proud sponsor of TEDxBelmopan, the first TEDx Event to be held in Belize.

TEDxBelmopan, BelizeI loved getting to sponsor such an awesome event by providing all the Graphic Design, Web Design and Printing Services. It is great to support such a forward-thinking event that aims to inspire  My favorite piece to create was the “Changing the Conversation” theme graphic. I took two quotations and gave them a little personality by adding faces; it was that simple and everyone loved it. It was fun to see it come alive off the computer and many people got to take photos with the little props we got made for the event (see photos below).

For my business, this was a big step too. I’ve never showcased a booth before and was quite nervous to show one at this event where so many business professionals gathered. It turned out to be a real success and I walked away with 8 new clients. This is where I’m reminded of where the scriptures say “It is better to give than to receive.” I thought I was giving a lot with the amount of time invested in the designs for the event only to have God outdo me (as always) by giving me more job opportunities. It was certainly a blessing to be the Creative Director and Web Curator for TEDxBelmopan and I’m thankful for the opportunity. See below some of the pieces I designed for this event.

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First TEDx Event in Belize

TEDx Event in Belize – 9 TEDx Events will be happening worldwide on October 1 and one will be in Belize!

Belmopan City, Belize – September 30, 2015—The inaugural TEDxBelmopan will be hosted in Belmopan City at the University of Belize Auditorium on October 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A home to young leaders, innovators and change-makers, and an institute of learning, we believe this to be the ideal venue for TEDxBelmopan.

TEDx Event in Belize

The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will include special presentations, TEDxActive Lab, TED Talks videos and will feature talks from invited speakers: Kalilah Enriquez, Janelle Chanona, Lisa M. Shoman, Tony Rath and Yasser Musa.

Feedback for the event has been overwhelming and spaces quickly filled up. Organizer Jeanelle Mencias said, “We have new messages in our inbox daily but can seat no more. To comply with TEDx rules, we can only host 100 attendees at our first event and we are currently at capacity.” Mencias also said this is the first of many, so keep an eye out for the next TEDx event in Belize!

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TEDxBelmopan will be hosted under the theme “Changing the Conversation” in an attempt to prompt discussion on issues affecting Belize and the world at large. As the world advances, and Belize with it, this generation is more aware of the importance of changing the conversation on how we perceive and do things. It is our hope that attendees will be inspired and moved to dig deeper into these issues and continue the discussions long after TEDxBelmopan. Mencias said, “We are committed to creating an event where participants are challenged to communicate their passions in an exciting and engaging dialogue. Speakers will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas with attendees, encouraging the exchange of ideas and information.”

To keep up with the latest from TEDxBelmopan visit their website www.tedxbelmopan.com or  connect with them on Facebook.

Deidra Deandra is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for this event.

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