Architect of Her Own Reality : Crafting a World from Nothing | Humaira Mushtaq | TEDxNIIT University
In the her talk - "Architect of her own reality", Humaira Mushtaq takes us through her struggles and pain that has made her the first female driver from not only Jammu and Kashmir but the first female driver at an international racing championship. She talks about how even in a place where women driving is not taken so seriously, her father helped her since day one to make her achieve what people can only dream of. Even when people tried to stop her, her father spoke for her and shielded her dreams so that she could later on drive and represent her country on an international platform
Humaira Mushtaq, the first professional female racer from Jammu & Kashmir, is breaking barriers in motorsports. Honored with the FICCI FLO Trailblazer Award, Game Changer Accolade , and the Mission Shakti Excellence Award for her contributions to the field, she is a symbol of resilience and determination. Breaking gender barriers, Humaira’s journey proves that talent and perseverance know no bounds. Through her achievements and inspiring story, she empowers the next generation to chase their dreams, proving that no obstacle is too great to overcome in the pursuit of passion. 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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