Artists, Scientists and Policy Experts Talk 'Power' at Inaugural TEDx Event

Georgetown's Kendall Ciesemier (C'15), founder of the Kids Caring For Kids nonprofit, says even in their weakest and most vulnerable times that people can be powerful for others.

Bobby Ghosh, editor-at-large for Time magazine, says Osama bin Laden's idea of jihad was so powerful that it overtook the true meaning of the word.

Chase Meacham (C'14), government and theater and performance studies major at Georgetown, talks about empowering an audience through performance.

Andrew Yang, founder and president of Venture for America, says there's power in teaching young people how to start businesses that will stimulate job growth over time.

Georgetown physics professor Daniel Blair talks about the power of "squishy" matter and materials that first may appear simple but have hidden complexities.

No Malice, one half of the rap duo Clipse, says he realized rap is not his most powerful gift. It is his influence.

Cynthia Schneider, a former ambassador and professor in Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, uses hip-hop artists traveling abroad as an example of inspiring a means of expression among foreign cultures and the mighty impact of "soft power" diplomacy.

Misty Copeland, the first African-American soloist for the American Ballet Theatre, talks about the power of breaking barriers in the arts.