What does it truly take to change the world?In this profound and deeply personal TEDx talk, Amala Akkineni, renowned actress, animal welfare advocate, and co-founder of Blue Cross of Hyderabad - invites us to explore the quiet power of empathy, courage, and conscious action.Drawing from real-life stories - from two fearless street dogs to transformative global models like 'Housing First', and the visionary efforts of changemakers like Anshu Gupta and Malala Yousafzai - Amala introduces her powerful life philosophy: 'Realize. Reflect. Reform'.Through this lens, she urges us to pause, notice the world around us, question what we take for granted, and step into the responsibility of creating change - one act, one person, one choice at a time.Three simple questions might just shift your perspective forever. Amala Akkineni is the director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, a renowned actress, a Bharatanatyam dancer, a philanthropist and an animal welfare advocate. From her impactful work in Indian cinema to founding the Blue Cross of Hyderabad, her dedication to animal rights has sparked change, demonstrating how the future of social responsibility is happening today. 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