TEDx Quetzaltenango Talks Are Now Available on YouTube
Published on February 2, 2026 by Glasswing
In November 2025, Glasswing hosted our first TEDx event, held in the Guatemalan highlands,, Ten speakers took the stage in Quetzaltenango to share ideas about connection, transformation, and healing —grounded in the realities, memories, and strengths of the region.
Now these voices are moving beyond the highlands. . The ten TEDx Quetzaltenango Talks are available on YouTube,inviting audiences around the world to engage in conversations about , belonging, mental health, , social innovation, and what it means to build community.
TEDx Quetzaltenango Talks
- Carlos Castellanos, entrepreneur:
Resilience Is Rebuilding with Purpose
How to transform difficult experiences into drivers of social change.
- Ch’umilkaj Nicho, singer:
How Mayan Women Tell Their Stories Through Art
A reflection on art, music, and collective memory as tools for resistance and healing.
- Cristha Fuentes, entrepreneur:
The Demanding Journey of Entrepreneurship
Lessons on resilience, discipline, and perseverance along the entrepreneurial path.
- Federico Roncal, clinical psychologist:
Caring for Those Closest to Me
An honest look at emotional well-being, suicide prevention, and the importance of community support.
- Fernando Us, Mayan spiritual guide:
The Power of Nostalgia and Memory
Memory and spirituality as pathways to individual and collective healing.
- Lesly Villagrán, youth leader:
Every Young Person Is a Seed with the Potential to Bloom
A reflection on identity, Indigenous youth, and leadership.
- Mario Gómez, environmental activist:
What Is Invisible Sustains Life
An invitation to recognize and protect the ecosystems that sustain life.
- Miguel Babo, content creator:
How a Traditional Dish Can Open Pathways to Identity
Local cuisine as a bridge to memory, identity, and cultural pride.
- Pedro Rodríguez, PhD in Psychology:
What My Patients Have Taught Me
Lessons on humanity, hope, and connection from clinical practice.
- Sara Lomelín, CEO of Philanthropy Together:
The Power of Generosity
An invitation to rethink philanthropy and embrace collective generosity to strengthen communities.
Ideas That Connect and Heal
At Glasswing, we invest in spaces that promote well-being, dialogue, and stronger communities. We invite you to watch, discuss, and share these talks—because when ideas are shared, impact multiplies.
