In this talk, Dr. Manju Sheth shares how one woman’s cancer story sparked a ripple effect across a community—empowering South Asian women to prioritize their health, seek timely screenings, and speak their truth. Through deeply human, relatable storytelling, Dr. Sheth reveals how blending compassion and cultural understanding can inspire real change—one story at a time. Dr Manju Sheth is a physician with passion for media and women empowerment.She is president of India New England Multimedia and 'Women Who Win' global media platform. She is the creator of the Chai with Manju celebrity talk show series and the New England Choice Awards. She is also the Director and host of Woman of the Year Gala. She has served on the board of ATASK and as a Chair of Advisory Board at Saheli.Dr Sheth has received numerous awards for her work . She is the first Indian American to receive, Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity from Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Asian and Pacific Islanders Commission. She has been named in 150 Influential Women in Massachusetts list by YWCA and named in 50 most influential Indian Americans in Massachusetts.She is the Co- author of two books titled , Women who win and Girls who win. 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