Dr. Deva Rangarajan, a globally respected professor of Marketing and Sales at IESEG School of Management, Paris, has spent over two decades bridging academia and industry. With expertise in B2B marketing and sales transformation, he has guided organizations worldwide while shaping future leaders through his work and research. In his talk, “Passion, Purpose, and Positive Psychology,” he explores how aligning drive and direction can create lasting fulfillment in a fast-changing world. At a time when burnout and uncertainty are redefining success, his insights reveal how cultivating optimism, authenticity, and meaning can empower individuals to grow with purpose and resilience. Mr. Deva Rangarajan is a Professor of Marketing at IESEG School of Management (France) , specializing in B2B sales transformation, digital enablement, and customer success. A trusted advisor to Fortune 500 firms like Siemens, Philips, and Schneider Electric . He bridges cutting-edge research with real-world business impact through insights into global sales strategies and consumer behavior. 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

Sundeep Kochar, a renowned astrologer with over 25 years of experience, has guided countless individuals in understanding their potential, purpose, and life’s journey. Known for blending spiritual insights with practical knowledge, he helps people explore their strengths and embrace change with confidence. His speech encompasses the challenges the future presents for generations to come and how to tackle them. He states that success is not determined by intelligence or hard work alone, but by knowing yourself, accepting your uniqueness, and trusting your own abilities. Thus, he encourages individuals to match their potential with their passions, overcome fear and failure, and pursue meaningful goals beyond personal gains. Dr. Sundeep Kochar is a renowned celebrity astrologer and motivational speaker with over 25 years of experience in Vedic astrology. He has hosted the record-breaking TV show “Kismat Ke Sitare” and has advised global leaders, celebrities, and politicians including the President and Vice President of India. Known for blending ancient wisdom with modern insight, Dr. Kochar continues to inspire audiences worldwide through his guidance and public talks. 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

Commander Shivani Shukla, a distinguished former officer of the Indian Navy and corporate executive at Sanofi, has spent over two decades breaking barriers and redefining what it means to lead with purpose and courage. Known for her resilience and relentless pursuit of excellence, she has navigated high-pressure roles in defense operations, led initiatives impacting thousands, and embraced extreme challenges like skydiving to overcome fear. In her talk, she explores her experiences, from her early days as a young graduate entering the workforce, to challenging and reshaping military leadership opportunities for women, and taking on the corporate world. She discusses how she handled the several curveballs life served her, how she consistently pushed herself beyond her comfort zone, the importance of trusting in oneself, and finding your way. Mrs. Shivani Shukla is a former Indian Navy Commander who led warships and digital transformations with equal precision. This battle-hardened strategist now brings her combat-tested leadership to the corporate world as the head of digital procurement at Sanofi, bringing disciplined leadership and strategic innovation to the corporate 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

Kanika Choudhary is a captivating storyteller and spoken word artist. She has built a strong online community by sharing her poetry and reflections on topics like relationships and everyday life. Her compelling narratives and engagement with her audience highlight her promise as a rising artist in spoken word and digital content creation. Artist and poet Kanika Chaudhary champions the power of just five minutes of daily "Me Time" as the key to mental clarity and navigating the corporate world. Drawing on her early independence, she found her voice through art, which she uses as an emotional "rage room" to privately process difficult feelings. Her core message is simple: figuring out your personal emotional outlet and taking a small piece of time each day is the essential practice for a longer, clearer life journey. Ms. Kanika Choudhary is a gifted poet, content creator, and storyteller. She crafts evocative narratives that resonate deeply, blending emotion, culture, and modern expression, she captivates audiences with raw, relatable narratives on love, life, and human connections. Her evocative words have earned praise from artists like Badshah, cementing her as a rising voice in spoken-word artistry. 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

In this talk, Max Deninzon shows that finance and money are not so complicated as long as we take the time to understand them. Max Deninzon is a junior in the Academy of Business & Finance (ABF) at the Bergen County Academies High School in Hackensack, New Jersey. Extraordinarily passionate about financial education, Max has been working extensively on bringing financial education to youth both at BCA as well as throughout his local community. As the acting president of his high school’s investment club, he leads weekly lectures on various technical theories and trading strategies. With these tools, he works with students to be able to utilize this theory in real-world applications, which Max believes is necessary to understand even at a basic level because of how it plays into daily life.Outside of the classroom, Max currently serves as the CFO for the Artrepreneurship Initiative Alliance, a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers digital design services and marketing to local businesses throughout northern New Jersey. He also recently started a YouTube channel which goes by the name of “Wick&Candle." 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

Social media thrives on comparison, appealing to emotions and visuals. In this talk, Julia Cho explores how people are subconsciously consuming media, causing them to spend money on unnecessary things. Julia Cho is a student at Bergen County Academies researching how social media and marketing shape what we buy and our subconscious purchasing. From chasing viral TikTok products to analyzing why ads make us feel we “need” something, she uses personal experience to reveal the psychology behind impulse buying and emotional spending. In this talk, she shares insights on how to recognize influence, reclaim choice, and make more conscious decisions in a media-driven 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