Make room for the culture
The TEDx talk. Why cities lose the very creatives who made them desirable — and how to grow with culture instead of because of it.
Best for: Conferences, civic summits, opening keynotes
Speaking & appearances · TEDx Columbus
Yogi Terrell. A new lens on culture and cities.
Keynotes, conversations and workshops on the creative economy, community and growth that makes room for both.
Signature talks.
Culturally rooted development™
A walkthrough of the three-step framework for embracing culture, giving it roots and sharing the growth it creates.
Best for: City leaders, developers, economic development teams
Fashion as an economic engine
Why fashion and creative production belong in economic development conversations — and what other cities can learn from Columbus.
Best for: Business associations, chambers, industry events
Building The Loom
The inside story of developing a creative hub into a home for makers — partnerships, capital and community.
Best for: Real estate, philanthropy, placemaking audiences
Formats
- Keynotes
- Corporate Workshops
- Conference Presentations
- Panels & Moderating
- Podcasts
What organizers get.
Start with your audience, your city and the conversation you want to move forward. Share your event goals, preferred format and date when you inquire. For promotion and introductions, Yogi’s biography, pronunciation guide and talk summary are available in the press kit.
TEDx Columbus
Make room for the culture.
A different way to think about city growth. Join the list for the recording when it becomes available.