Make Your Own Chair | Shikha Sareen | TEDxBasant Nagar

Overcoming Challenges & Self-Belief - The speaker initially faced doubts and low expectations, being told "ladki ke bas ka kaam hi nahi hai" (this work is not for girls) [1] - The speaker emphasizes proving doubters wrong through hard work and success, rather than arguing [1] - The speaker highlights the importance of viewing rejections as encouragement to shine [1] - The speaker believes in focusing on solutions rather than problems to facilitate growth [1] Career & Business Journey - The speaker's career path includes roles as a teacher, painter, creative head, and eventually a resort owner [1] - The speaker started with one event, then expanded to multiple events over a 10-year journey, eventually entering the resort industry and expanding to multiple resorts [1] - The speaker is planning to expand the brand outside of the current city soon [1] Work-Life Balance & Motherhood - The speaker was labeled as a "careless mom" despite prioritizing quality time with her children [1] - The speaker believes that a working mother builds her daughter's courage and provides a real definition of care and love [1] Success & Achieving Goals - Success is not overnight but comes from being a continuous learner [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating one's own opportunities ("making your own chair") rather than waiting for them to be offered [1] - The speaker believes in building the whole table, not just securing a seat, to become a game changer [1]