In this motivating TEDx talk, Sarvesh Shrivastav recounts his journey from a small town in Bihar to running a six-figure digital marketing agency serving clients around the world. He explains how it wasn’t luck, talent, or connections that fueled his rise, but a deep obsession with creating and sharing online content. From getting his first computer in sixth grade to building blogs that reached readers across continents, Sarvesh shows how relentless focus and consistency helped him overcome invisibility, self-doubt, and countless roadblocks. He reveals three key insights: motivation fades, obsession sustains; obsession pushes you through setbacks; and obsession ultimately leads to mastery. His story is a powerful reminder that when you truly love what you do and keep showing up—even when no one is watching—you can transform your passion into impact and success. Sarvesh Shrivastava is the #1 ranked SEO expert worldwide By Favikon, followed by over 70,000 marketers, founders, and business owners across LinkedIn and X for his proven, no-fluff SEO insights.With over 13 years of hands-on SEO experience, he founded Alventra Marketing - a results-driven SEO agency with a full-time team of 15+ specialists that has helped 100+ businesses scale using organic search.Sarvesh started his journey as a teenage blogger from a small town in India. What began as a curiosity for online income turned into a career of building and flipping websites, growing affiliate brands, and eventually running one of the most respected SEO agencies in the world.From a small-town blogger to the world’s top-ranked SEO - his story is a proof of what’s possible when passion meets persistence. 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

What if your most broken moments held the power to transform you? Dipika Trehan shares her journey of embracing life’s cracks, not as flaws, but as the golden seams of resilience and reinvention. Drawing from the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, she invites us to reframe our pain, honour our imperfections, and rebuild ourselves with courage and compassion. A call to stop hiding your scars and start illuminating them, for broken is beautiful, when put together with Gold. Dipika Trehan is a globally acclaimed expert in inclusive leadership and human-centric organizational culture. An alumna of IIM Bangalore and among India’s first ten women with IIMB’s Independent Director Certification, she also holds credentials from IICA and the UN. As Founder & CEO of The Health Of Women Forum and Corporate Diva, Dipika delivers transformative DEI solutions across gender, generational, and neurodiversity spectrums. Honoured as a Top 100 Global D&I Leader, she mentors at NSRCEL (IIMB) and has empowered thousands toward leadership excellence. Her work, applauded by Ms. Cherie Blair, champions empathy as a core leadership value in a digital world. 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

This talk explores the idea of breaking boundaries as a pathway to personal growth and transformation. Through relatable stories and powerful examples, it reveals how many of the limits we face are shaped by fear, doubt, or external voices—and how courage, persistence, and self-belief can help us rise above them. It is an invitation to view boundaries not as barriers, but as opportunities to step forward, take risks, and move closer to one’s true potential. Aryan Pattanshetti, a 7th-grade student at Birla International School, is an enthusiastic Clap Box player. His love for rhythm and beats allows him to create engaging music. Through this unique art form, he expresses creativity and inspires peers to embrace unconventional musical talents. 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

Dr. Fernandes added a personal touch by sharing his belief in “lighting a lamp instead of cursing the darkness,” a principle that shaped his journey from a small village to global exposure. Drawing inspiration from Swades, he urged the audience to give back by supporting education for underprivileged students. His words served as a reminder that true change begins when individuals choose to act with purpose and compassion. A respected global leader in education and institutional excellence, Dr. Fernandes brings a wealth of experience in fostering quality, innovation, and impactful transformation across diverse regions. 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

Amulya Kulkarni, shared insights from both her personal and professional journey. She spoke about how her passion for travel opened doors to unique opportunities and global exposure, while interactions with diverse people enriched her outlook on life. Her story reflected how curiosity, passion, and openness to experiences can shape one’s career and personal growth. Amulya Kulkarni is a passionate DEI leader dedicated to building inclusive, equitable workplaces. With a management background from SDMIMD, she brings strategic clarity to initiatives that support diverse talent and foster belonging. Her career spans technology, startups, and semiconductors, giving her deep insight into dynamic, fast-paced environments. Amulya collaborates closely with business leaders to ensure DEI efforts drive meaningful, measurable change. Known for her people-first approach, she champions inclusive growth and organizational transformation. Through her work, Amulya continues to shape high-performing, diverse cultures that reflect and support India’s evolving workforce and broader development goals. 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

Sucheta takes us through her journey from being passionate about swimming to her corporate journey and rediscovering her passion again. She speaks of the grueling journey of achieving something that doesn't seem humanly possible to the rest of us. The aquawoman of India went on to become a coach, leading her to discover her passion for teaching. She talks about how she experiences happiness from passing down the joy to her students by teaching them how to swim.Her awe-inspiring journey has taught her the importance of 3 values that she leaves us with: Patience, Resilience and Conviction Sucheta Deb Burman is an open water swimmer and coach from Tripura, India. She is the first Indian woman to complete a two way swim across the Palk Strait (India to Sri Lanka and back). With dolphins by her side, India's 'aquawoman', Sucheta swam 36 kilometres from Mumbai's worli sea link to the gateway of India. She is a National Institute of Sports- and Sports Authority of India-certified swimming coach who founded the Open Water Swimmers’ Foundation (OWSF), a non-profit organization and open water swimming community where she coaches, trains, and promotes safe swimming while cleaning open bodies of water. 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