[Music] That's like they say you go far when you stand on the shoulders of giants. But what happens when the giants no longer stand up or when the heartbeat of that giant fades into silence. It's how was laced with excitement lighting up the size and colors and creativity that couldn't be possible was the mind of creative goer and wakanda with her vibr seven major streets crafted as if in golden perfection.Every street like a rest in the song dancing on the tongs of our ancestors perfect in all its imperfec ...

So I'm Disha Sha. I'm 21 years old and I'm from Vanasi itself city which is known for its evergreen timeless binari saris. So I'm the co-founder at safety pins.It's an online platform for binari sardis and suits. Today we have uh over 850k followers on Instagram. We've been for featured in Vogue India.We've exhibited at different parts of the country but none of this started like as a business plan. It started with passion and pandemic of course. So let me take you back to it.So I come from a family that's ...

uh when it comes to the uh things that both of the co-hosts talked about. So majorly in today's talk I'll be covering three things major starting with first of all so often when we are in school because because I'm mostly catering uh to an audience from school I'll be keeping it specifically for them when we are in school specifically we often are told that we should work on a lot of things if you want to be an entrepreneur often because of Shark Tank everyone wants to create something new they want to put ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Can I work from home. How many mental health days do I get. I don't want to work until I'm 40.Gen Z. Ain't they delusional. That's what the corporates, the media, and some LinkedIn gurus would have you believe.Whereas I I wish I was Gen Z. That may sound a bit strange, but hear me out. I wish I was Gen Z because they're born in a generation where impossible has become nothing.Where the words can't have no power and where traditional limitations are seen as polite sugges ...

Hi everyone, I am Shikhasha, founder of organization Scrapa, an upycling brand headquartered in Vanasi. So about 2 months ago, I got invited to my first TEDex talk at Amiti University. Honestly, I was extremely nervous.I knew my stage fear would probably show up and yet I said yes to this talk. And guess what. Just like I had imagined, my fear showed up.I almost froze on stage. The hall was placed with young faces and I had to ask my organizers to give me clues to continue my TEDex talk. On top of that, I w ...

[Music] So uh no this is a question which I asked a lot by college students especially how did you start and uh how did you get the idea and uh you know what was the journey me and what I wish to share today with a lot of you here and people will be listening in later is my experience of the last uh 20 uh you know 22 years in building yamoking and the mistakes which I made and I have tried to distill it over here hoping that you will learn from it and avoid those mistakes and uh benefit from it. So there is ...

[Music] [Music] [Applause] So, when I was in eighth grade, I read my mom's faded copy of I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings by Maya Angelo. I was in Puerto Rico on spring break, worried about getting a sunburn and the amount of money I would be spending on souvenirs before we left the island. As I sat by the pool and read Angela's words, I began to consider the obvious disparities between my current moment and the words on the page.As a black girl growing up in the deep south without her parents, Maya faces imm ...

Social Media & Mental Health - Social media platforms are designed with filters and editing tools that distort reality, creating an environment where users constantly compare themselves to others [6] - The National Institute of Health reports that 87% of women compare themselves to peers, celebrities, or influencers online, highlighting comparison as an addiction [7] - Reducing social media usage by 50% can lead to significant improvements in sleep, mental health, and self-image [14] Dopamine & Addiction - Social media use releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure, making it potentially addictive [5] - Activities like exercising and spending time with family also release dopamine, but social media provides a more intense and potentially addictive dopamine rush [5] Impact on Teenagers - Teenage girls spend an average of 2 to 3 hours daily trying to create Instagram-worthy posts, raising questions about the authenticity of these moments [3] - Comparison on social media can lead to negative self-talk and feelings of self-hate, impacting self-worth [4][12] - The pressure to look perfect on social media can lead to unhealthy behaviors like calorie counting, with some individuals consuming as little as 300 calories daily, while an average active 14-year-old girl should consume around 2,000 calories [10] Solutions & Awareness - Awareness and intention, along with setting boundaries, are crucial to reducing the effects of comparison and slowing its growth [15] - Finding alternative activities, such as sports, can help individuals reconnect with their bodies and sense of self, shifting focus from social media validation to personal strength and power [12][13][14]

[Music] [Music] [Applause] Hey besties. I'm loving being here tonight. So, I work in an aftercare program with kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. One day a kid came up to me and told me that another kid had phantom tax. Huh? Normally kids come up to me and they try to be funny. So I thought that he was just saying some random gibberish. So I was like, "What are you doing. We're supposed to be eating snack right now. " Honestly, at this moment I was annoyed. The busiest time of day is when kids get ...

[Music] [Music] [Applause] Do you remember what it was like to be a new driver. Terrified to mess up, anxious, extremely defensive. I mean, everyone is eager to correct you, especially older siblings.My two older brothers, Josh and Quinn, were obsessed with correcting me. Anyway, so last Thanksgiving, newly licensed me had to drive all the way to and from my cousin's house. The whole drive had went so well.I was shifting the lanes, breaking gradually, and driving smoothly. As I pulled onto my street, I coul ...