Meet the Team

Zoe-Beth

Organiser & Curator for TEDxWorthing

Zoe-Beth is the driving force behind TEDxWorthing, bringing her passion for big ideas, creativity, and community to the TEDx stage. With a background in songwriting, music performance, education, and entrepreneurship, she has spent years helping people find their voices and share their ideas with the world.

Having called Worthing home since childhood, Zoe-Beth is passionate about putting the town on the map as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and conversation.

Through TEDxWorthing, she aims to spark meaningful discussions, connect changemakers with ideas, and empower the community to shape its own future.

Sam French

Co-curator and Speaker Coach

Sam French is a music producer and educator from Sunderland (now lives in Hove, actually), now utilising his experience in shaping creative ideas to curate and develop speakers at TEDxWorthing.

With experience ranging from performing in bands to producing for pop artists internationally, Sam leverages his expertise in communicating with intended audiences to craft TEDx Talks that are both authentic and compelling.

When he’s not curating inspiring voices or producing songs for artists, he teaches music production at degree and master's levels, delivers talks across the UK, and enjoys way too much strong black coffee.

Dani

Marketing and Communications

As a Worthing local, Dani is passionate about bringing inspiring ideas to the community through TEDxWorthing. She plays a key role in shaping the event’s marketing and communications, ensuring it reaches and engages a wide audience.

With a background in branding and digital strategy, Dani applies her expertise to amplify the impact of TEDxWorthing, making each event a platform for thought-provoking conversations. As the owner of a marketing company, she has built strong business connections, which help attract valuable sponsorships and partnerships to support the event’s growth and long-term success.