Dr. Sunita Maheshwari, a health care Docpreneur, delivers a powerful talk on how one can change, blending personal anecdotes with insightful reflections. She shares transformative moments from her own life, illustrating how starting small, patience and adding value can lead to growth. Using her own experience, she inspires the audience to embrace change as a catalyst to scale, while not losing the ones we love in the quest for success. Dr Sunita Maheshwari, a Yale medical school alumnus, was named a Trailblazing Indian Cardiac Leader at the ET Indian Cardiac Care Innovation Summit 2024, Business World’s 20 Most Influential Women in healthcare 2022, Outlook Business Woman of Worth 2019 and 2014’s ‘Amazing Indian’ award by Times Now, is a parallel healthcare entrepreneur and is the Chief Dreamer and Co-Founder of The Telerad Group. She was the winner of the ‘Young Clinician Award’ from the American Heart Association and the ‘Best Teacher Award’ at Yale University, where she and her husband have recently instituted the Kalyanpur-Maheshwari Endowment for Global Health Innovation. She is also active in the social arena in India where she runs 2 trust funds. People4people has put up over 650 playgrounds in government schools. Telrad Foundation provides teleradiology and telemedicine services to poor areas in Asia that do not have access to high-quality medical care. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Join Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO of HerKey, as she explores the journey of breaking barriers, redefining success, and building a world where every woman thrives. Discover how we can collectively drive change and build a future ForHer. Watch now to be part of the transformation! Neha Bagaria is the Founder and CEO of HerKey, India’s largest career community for women to nurture, support, and elevate their career aspirations. Over the last 9+ years, HerKey has witnessed remarkable growth, expanding from its inception to cater to more than 4.5 million women throughout India. The organisation collaborates with over 15,000 companies nationwide that emphasize diversity and inclusion, aiding them in connecting with and hiring more women professionals. A Wharton graduate, Neha’s previous work experiences include founding Paragon, an educational company that brought the Advanced Placement Program to India, and working at Kemwell, a biotech company, in HR, Finance, and Marketing strategy.She was featured in Forbes India's WPower Trailblazers list, honoring 25 remarkable women achievers and the Business Line Changemaker Awards 2023. Neha is based in Bangalore and is a mother to two athletic boys. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Dennis suggests that happy accidents or serendipity plays a role in many of the success stories we hear. What if we could prepare to be ready for when serendipity strikes? References quoted in this talk: Title: How World War II led to the invention of super glueDate: July 30, 2021Link: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/07/30/how-world-war-ii-led-to-the-invention-of-super-glue/ Project Failure Percentage Title: Project Management Statistics: Trends and Common Mistakes in 2023 Date: Dec 1, 2023 Link: https://pm360consulting.ie/project-management-statistics-trends-and-common-mistakes-in-2023/ Serendipity Definition “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.” Source: Oxford Dictionary Link: https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780198609810.001.0001/ The Microwave Invention Story Source: Popular Mechanics Title: Who Invented the Microwave, and How? Well, It Started With an Accident Date: March 24, 2023 Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a19567/how-the-microwave-was-invented-by-accident/ Post-it Notes Invention Story Source: CBC Radio Title: Inventor of Post-it Note adhesive made something people didn't know they needed, says wife Date: May 14, 2021 Link: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-friday-edition-1.6026987/inventor-of-post-it-note-adhesive-made-something-people-didn-t-know-they-needed-says-wife-1.6027098 Superglue Invention Story Source: Military Times Title: How World War II led to the invention of super glue Date: July 30, 2021 Link: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/07/30/how-world-war-ii-led-to-the-invention-of-super-glue/ The Slinky, The Popsicle, and Play-Doh, and Potato chips. Source: History.com Title: 7 Momentous Inventions Discovered by Accident Date: January 10, 2023 Link: https://www.history.com/news/accidental-inventions Penicillin Invention Story Source: Science Museum Title: How was penicillin developed? Date: Feb 23, 2021 Link: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/how-was-penicillin-developed#:~:text=In%201928%20Dr%20Alexander%20Fleming,chemical%20that%20could%20kill%20bacteria. Sarah Blakely Backstory Source: Britannica Title: Sara Blakely: American inventor and entrepreneur Date: April 7, 2025 Link: https://www.britannica.com/money/Sara-Blakely Dennis is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who helps solopreneurs turn ideas into impactful businesses. With a corporate background in leadership, strategy, and customer experience, Dennis transformed his own layoff into an opportunity to build a thriving consulting business and has written four books, including The Accidental Solopreneur. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In her talk Misty points out that there is a solution to living from pay cheque to pay cheque - selling. Everyone can sell something. We just have to get over the mental blockages that prevent us from taking action - but isn't it worth it to get rid of the anxiety of living pay cheque to pay cheque? References for this talk: Statistics Canada - “In late 2022, one in four Canadians said they were unable to cover an unexpected expense of $500. This level rises to more than one-third among 35- to 44-year-olds.”https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-631-x/11-631-x2023004-eng.htm Misty Santos is a dynamic sales and marketing leader with both local and global experience implementing high-performance sales strategy. An accomplished author of the "Thick-skinned” book series, she coaches women to become confident sales leaders. Her strategic expertise and commitment to excellence have made her a trusted partner in business growth and sales innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Francesca shares here story of putting everyone before herself and being prone to taking on more than her physical and emotional capacity which resulted in an internal turmoil. She shares how she learnt to nourish herself by giving herself permission to pause. Head of Coaching Programs at Mindvalley, Francesca is a Latin American mother, an internationally recognized coach, speaker, and author of Unleash Your Wings. With a postgraduate degree in Happiness & Organizational Wellbeing and Healing, she blends modern coaching with ancient traditions to help people uncover their purpose, achieve their dreams, and embrace limitless possibilities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx