TEDxMileHigh - Libby Birky - Dignity, Community and a Side of Veggies

Fostering genuine connection, perseverance and a willingness to get involved and get your hands dirty are the secrets to restoring dignity in underserved communities. Teacher and soup kitchen volunteer Libby Birky started a new restaurant with an unusual business model to do just that.

In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxMileHigh, where x = independently organized TED event. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

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Libby, as one of your former students, I have had the pleasure of seeing you kindness in person. I am so happy for you, and your dream. Your authenticity is as heart warming as ever. Congratulations, you deserve it.