The unwritten contracts that shape our lives | Shiva Ghayemghamian | TEDxWest Vancouver
As a notary, Shiva sees people scrutinize every clause before signing life-changing documents, yet in their own lives, many accept invisible “contracts” that quietly diminish them.
In this reflective talk on self-worth and boundaries, she explores how we unconsciously agree to unfair terms in work, relationships, and self-belief, and how rewriting those life contracts can restore balance, growth, and authenticity.
Shiva is a notary and entrepreneur who brings both legal expertise and a deeply human-centered lens to her work. With a Sociology degree from UBC and a Master of Applied Arts in Legal Studies from SFU, she gained extensive experience working with lawyers, notaries, and real estate professionals across the Tri-Cities and North Shore before establishing her own thriving practice. Today, she is known for educating her community and guiding clients through life’s most significant legal commitments with clarity, empathy, and integrity. 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
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