Author Archives: Leda Karabela

Anti-Marketing: My Greek TEDx Talk

It’s all Greek to you, I am afraid. When I was asked to give a talk at TEDx Thessaloniki, I had mixed emotions. While I am infinitely curious, and passionately share TED’s “belief in the power of ideas to change … Continue reading

TEDx Thessaloniki 2013: The power of syn (+)

I don’t have any special talent. I am just infinitely curious. I usually end up exploring and discovering and pushing the limits of my Marco Polo-ish spirit while TED has for years been one of my major accomplices. Inspiration, challenge, … Continue reading

A Small Country Named Greece

  It’s been a long time since I’ve spent “Fat Thursday“ in my hometown, Thessaloniki. The carnival tradition of barbecuing all kinds of meats was long forgotten in my urban existence. But, not only did I not remember the tradition. Being the far removed expat, I … Continue reading

Truth Or Dare

  I was not familiar with the work of Neil Gaiman. Wildly interesting hues of creative fire shooting in all directions – that’s how I’d describe his work. His commencement speech teases the free artist in all of us – … Continue reading

Anti-Fragile 2013

“…Just as human bones get stronger when subjected to stress and tension, and rumors or riots intensify when someone tries to repress them, many things in life benefit from stress, disorder, volatility, and turmoil…” Nicholas Taleb, Antifragile As I am … Continue reading

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