Breaking Barriers with Art | Rajeshwariba Jadeja | TEDxLakhotaLake
In this talk Rajeshwariba Jadeja (a self taught nail artist) shares her journey of being the top at Nail Art following the vision of her father and breaking barriers that came her way. She started small and tried to balance life before hitting big. Rajeshwariba Jadeja shatters stereotypes. A commerce graduate and mother, the pandemic unlocked her artistic calling.On Zoom, she honed her craft under the tutelage of nail art professionals.Today, this powerhouse is not only a blossoming entrepreneur, but a social architect. Over 60 women from underserved communities have been empowered by her, acquiring a flourishing skillset. Her classes transcend physical walls, with online and offline instruction reaching a wider audience.Driven by ambition and compassion, her vision is two-fold: to establish Jamnagar's premier home-based nail art haven, and to cultivate a generation of independent, self-made artists, each woman a masterpiece in the making. 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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