Gender Equality & Social Impact - The speaker highlights the issue of gender pay inequality, noting that in America, women earn $87 for every $100 a man makes, and in India, women earn 40 rupees for every 100 rupees a man makes for the same work [1] - The speaker expresses pride in the fact that the Indian women's cricket team is now paid the same as the men's team, and that the winners of major tennis tournaments receive equal prize money [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of the current generation in achieving gender equality, highlighting the positive impact of happy and empowered women on families and society [1] - The speaker advocates for love, happiness, and peace, suggesting that if individuals love their neighbors, it can create a ripple effect leading to a more peaceful world [6][7][8] Art & Inspiration - The speaker's sculpture "Slings and Arrows of Outreach's Fortune" addresses gender bias and inequality, inspired by personal experiences and Professor Claudia Golden's Nobel Prize-winning work [1] - The speaker's sculpture "Little Blue Screen" critiques technology's dominance in modern life, urging people to reconnect with nature and the night sky [3] - The speaker's sculpture "We Dream Under the Same Sky" represents dreams and visionaries, emphasizing the importance of reading and imagination [3] - The speaker's "X and O's" sculpture represents love and connection, sharing personal stories about the love for her daughter and the impact of her grandmother's passing on her son [3][4][5] Personal Journey & Motivation - The speaker shares her personal journey from being an investment banker on Wall Street to becoming a sculptor in India after meeting her husband [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding work that feels like play and encourages the audience to pursue their passions and embrace new opportunities [2][3]

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[Music] I love negotiating. I love negotiating. Anyone else or people? As women, we have a negotiation problem. When we negotiate, we are less likely than men are to be successful, and we're at a higher risk of backlash. This causes us to miss out on opportunities, earn less, and frankly, messes around with our mental well-being. Fun, right? We've all been there. There's something you want to ask for. So, we stress about it for weeks. We prepare. We take all of the expert advice. And yet it never feels like ...