From TEDx to TED w/ Dr. Jaime Seeman
In this deep-dive, I sit down with Dr. Jaime Seeman to unpack how her TEDx talk got elevated to TED.com, what TED editors actually look for, and how to turn a personal story into a big, portable idea. (Watch full video below!)
🔸 Key Topics Covered:
🟧 From TEDx to TED.com: what “elevation” means, how it happens, and why only the most polished, clearly packaged talks make the jump.
🟧 Story → Idea: using a personal narrative as the engine for an “idea worth spreading” (not just memoir on stage).
🟧 Packaging that travels: title, throughline, and clarity choices that help editors—and global audiences—“get it” in seconds; her talk now lives on TED.com as “The wonder of weightlifting.”
🟧 What TED values beyond the room: usefulness, surprise + credibility, and a tight 10–12 minute structure that plays worldwide, not just locally.
🟧 What changes after elevation: distribution, podcast features, and a wider discovery funnel once your talk lives on TED’s platforms.
🟧 Common mistakes to avoid: chasing virality over clarity, burying the throughline, and “chapter-ten” nuance before the core message is sticky.
