Have you ever felt ready in your heart, but your mind told you to wait?In this inspiring talk, Sai Shalini Reddy, founder of Art for Cause, shares how a single painting during the pandemic became the beginning of a movement. At just 16, with no plan or experience, she chose to act — and discovered that real impact doesn’t start with perfection, but with purpose.This talk is a reminder that you don’t need to change the world to make a difference — sometimes, changing one person’s world is enough.Because courage isn’t about being ready. It’s about beginning anyway. Sai Shalini Reddy is a student social entrepreneur and the founder of Art for Cause, an initiative that transforms creativity into impact. What began as a single painting during the pandemic grew into a platform supporting education and healthcare through art-led fundraisers and workshops. Driven by the belief that meaningful change starts with small, courageous actions, Sai Shalini uses her journey to inspire young people to begin before they feel ready and to create impact with whatever they have. 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