TEDxArada Live: WHAT IF?

"Robert Karanja is a financial educator, advisor, entrepreneur, and public speaker with more than 14 years of experience in the financial sector. He is the founder of Cents Sensei and Affluent Financial Consultants, where he promotes financial literacy, investment education, and informed financial decision-making through speaking, training, and digital storytelling."

"Salome Dagnachew is a cultural advocate and storyteller passionate about Ethiopia’s artistic heritage, history, and contemporary cultural expression. Through her work with Baroque in Ethiopia, she contributes to creating meaningful connections between Ethiopia’s rich cultural legacy and new audiences, using storytelling, arts, and cultural dialogue to inspire curiosity and appreciation."

"Esayas Yeyesuswork is an Ethiopian business leader, organizational strategist, and community-service advocate with more than 30 years of experience in leadership and management. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Lebawi International Academy and as District Governor of Rotary District 9216. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles across business, human resources, and organizational management. A committed Rotarian for more than two decades, Esayas has dedicated much of his time to mentoring young professionals, developing leaders, and advancing community-focused initiatives. His work brings together professional leadership, people development, and service, with a strong belief that meaningful leadership is measured not only by organizational results, but also by the people and communities it empowers."

"Ruth Yirgalem is an Ethiopian culture ambassador, marketer, entrepreneur and advocate for women and youth. Founder of Crown of TAYTU and The Silent Struggle, she was crowned Miss World Ethiopia 2026. Her work explores culture, identity, visibility and the responsibility that comes with having a public platform."