The power of play: The key to unlocking creativity and confidence | Riya Parikh | TEDxDel Mar Youth
This talk reveals how incorporating playful practices into daily life boosts confidence, sparks creativity, and helps us connect authentically with ourselves and others. Riya Parikh is a passionate young leader, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit 20 Pencils, which provides essential school supplies to students in need. At just 10 years old, she has already built a reputation for turning big ideas into action and using her voice to spark change in her community and beyond.
She is a three-time spelling bee champion, a dedicated pianist with six years of training, and an experienced stage performer. Riya also excels in academics, especially in math, and balances her love for learning with a talent for organization, public speaking, and the arts. Whether she’s performing, presenting, or problem-solving, Riya brings confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose to everything she does.
Riya believes that age doesn’t define impact—and she’s just getting started. 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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