Standing on the red dot at TedX Cranfield!

30th March 2025 by Mandy Legg

Yesterday, I achieved a dream I’ve had for many years!

I stood on the red dot at TEDx Cranfield University and delivered a talk straight from the heart, Holding Onto Yourself, no matter what life throws at you.

Last November, during Ife Thomas 90-Day Speaker Programme, we were asked to create a vision board. TEDx was front and center on mine. I never imagined that just four months later, I’d achieve that dream!

I am incredibly grateful to Olushola Ode, who attended my first sharing of this talk at Cranfield University in November and later shared with the TEDx team the impact it had on her.

A heartfelt thank you to:

• The TEDx Cranfield University team for selecting me, supporting me throughout this journey, and organising such a fantastic event with an incredible team of volunteers.

• Ife Thomas for guiding me from the raw beginnings of this talk during my Mayoral Year and showing me how to build a business as a paid speaker.

• My family and friends who have supported me every step of the way.

• The incredible speakers who took the stage alongside me.

• Jamie Edwards, who coached me intensively over the past two weeks on anxiety management and mental performance strategies. Some of you might not know that I froze while delivering keynotes in November and February. I knew I couldn’t let that stop me from achieving my dream, or from enjoying what I love to do. I am free of that now!

Yesterday, I gained a new family, a TEDx family, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this inspiring community.

I can’t wait to share the film with you once it’s edited and ready for YouTube! Stay tuned!