Talk Years: 2023
Evolving Our Humanity: Lessons From the African Elephant
Stephen Gianotti’s talk shares three lessons from the African elephant and three challenging questions that inform and could alter the course of our lives and, quite possibly, humanity.
“Song for the Sea” and “What Got Into You” by Kieran Rhodes
Storyteller and former Varsity baseball player, Kieran Rhodes, is an alternative singer-songwriter. In his sophomore year at Berklee College of Music, Kieran debuted as a contestant on the 17th season...
“A Million Dreams” Performed by Anthony Ippolito + Lulu Richmond
Anthony is a freshman at Portsmouth High School and enjoys playing his many guitars, skiing, fishing, drawing, and hanging out with friends. Lulu is a fifth grader at Little Harbour School. She enjoys playing the violin and performing in plays at school and with the Seacoast Rep PAPA, Player’s Ring, and Portsmouth Music and Arts Center.
What’s in a Song
What’s in a song? What’s in those 3 ½ minutes of arranged sound that have such an impact? In this talk, Berklee College professor Keys ruins an Adele song, explores how neuroscience and music theory affect listeners, and discusses how we can listen more intentionally and curate our song playlists to help us live better lives.
Being Black in a White State: What It Means to Belong
As a Black woman living in one of the whitest states in the nation, community organizer Courtney Daniel explores the reality of belonging. This thought-provoking talk offers an unexpected perspective...
How to Listen and Influence Like a Hostage Negotiator
Michelle shares insights from her high-octane career as an FBI hostage negotiator to demonstrate the power of “elite listening” and its powerful application in both the boardroom and at the...
Portsmouth School of Ballet – “Daffodils”
Portsmouth School of Ballet is proud to present its top dancers from its award-winning student company. This performance features nine dancers, ranging in age from 14 to 17, dancing to music by Florence + The Machine.
The Future of Fashion Is Secondhand
Jennifer Moore, aka Recovergirl, talks about the environmental and ethical impacts of fast fashion and why we should all consider buying secondhand clothes first. She argues that secondhand and resale...
If You Want to Eradicate Poverty, Listen to the Experts — People Who’ve Experienced It
People experiencing poverty have valuable insight into how social policies play out when implemented. Spoiler alert — they don’t always work as they’re intended. Top social scientists, economists, and politicians...
Being a Teenager as a Legal Immigrant: Life in Limbo
Ninth grader Bhumika Prem is a legal immigrant who shares the story of her family’s long, arduous journey toward becoming permanent residents of the United States. She sheds light on...
Our Kids Are Not OK: How a Changing Childhood Is Harming Their Mental Health
After traveling thousands of miles on back roads and highways to speak to kids at 350 middle and high schools throughout New England, former New Hampshire Chief Justice Broderick shares...
