America’s food system is contributing to a nationwide rise in chronic illnesses. In this talk, Valentina Vasquez uncovers how harmful production practices and heavily processed ingredients are affecting our health. She explores the gap between what we think we're eating and what we're actually consuming. Her message is a call to action for greater awareness, transparency, and healthier choices at every level. Valentina Vasquez, a junior at SRDS, is excited to give her second TEDx talk, which she developed with her advisor, Robert Kettlewell. Outside of TED, she enjoys painting, reading, biking, and spending time with her family. She has always been passionate about clean, healthy eating and loves experimenting in the kitchen, which led her to take a deeper look at how our food affects our health. Her talk explores the impact of harmful food production in America and its role in the rise of chronic illnesses, highlighting the need for greater awareness and better food choices. 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

What if the secret to success… isn’t just you? In this powerful and unexpectedly emotional TEDx talk, Deepak Gupta, CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, flips the usual success story on its head.This isn’t a speech about achievements, titles, or big wins. This is a story of mirror moments — when someone told him, “You can do better.” Of being thrown into high-stakes projects unprepared. Of learning Mandarin in China to survive in business — and in life. Of being humbled by people 10 years younger. Of a performance review... from his wife. And of a 9-year-old who taught him what true presence means.If you think success is about being the smartest person in the room? What if your biggest growth moments came from discomfort, doubt, or even criticism?This talk will challenge what you believe about leadership, growth, and gratitude. And by the end, you might just feel the urge to thank someone who changed your life.Watch till the end — the closing thought will stay with you long after.Deepak Gupta is the Co‑Founder & COO of Visage Lines Personal Care, the parent company behind Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. He joined Bombay Shaving Company in 2019 as Chief Revenue Officer, later becoming COO in June 2021, before being elevated to Co‑Founder in December 2022An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Deepak is noted for his strategic intellect and executional rigor, which prompted Shantanu Deshpande (founder & CEO) to formally recognize him as co‑founder—a rare move highlighting their partnership 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 Anil Jain (an Academic Counsellor + Philanthropist) explores practical lessons from yoga, discipline, and tradition—showing how ancient practices can elevate modern life, leadership, and well-being. Anil Kumar Jain, Academic Counselor at IGNOU and former Additional Secretary to the Government of India, blends a background in science, engineering, and economics with over 50 years of dedicated practice in yoga, meditation, and Indian traditional wisdom—bridging ancient practices with contemporary life and governance. 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

Rohit Biswas’s journey is a powerful reminder that life doesn’t have to follow a fixed script. In his talk "Beyond the Final Frontier," he shares how he walked away from a secure engineering job, despite promotions and a promising career, after realizing that success without fulfillment felt empty. That moment of clarity set him on an unpredictable but meaningful path. He restarted his career at 27 as an unpaid intern in a media company, reporting to people younger than him. With no formal training in filmmaking, Rohit chose to learn, adapt, and give it his all. Within a year, he became the lead cinematographer at ScoopWhoop, proving that passion and persistence can beat conventional qualifications. When the pandemic hit, fear forced him to grow. Unable to shoot outdoors, Rohit taught himself new skills — editing, anchoring, even flying drones — turning crisis into opportunity. His adaptability not only helped him survive but led to his emergence as an on-camera personality and creative voice. Today, Rohit is a storyteller, content creator, and director — and once again, he has quit his job to explore new frontiers. His journey is about constantly redefining what’s “normal,” pushing boundaries, and trusting the process. It’s a message for anyone standing at the edge of uncertainty: take the leap — regret is always worse than failure. #TEDxSSCBS #Beyond the final frontier Rohit Biswas is a creative director, anchor, cinematographer, and storyteller who has built his career from the ground up in India's media landscape. Known for his work with ScoopWhoop and Zomato, he continues to break boundaries and inspire others to take the leap — no matter how late or uncertain it feels. 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

Anita describes in her talk the practical, science-based approach that she developed with her team in order to tackle the complex reality behind childhood obesity with empathy and effectiveness. This method is simple, scalable and adaptable to any setting- empowering families and communities across the globe to create a healthier future for children everywhere. Prof. Anita Vreugdenhil is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Professor at Maastricht University Medical Center and the founder of COACH- an expertise centre for children living with overweight and obesity. Together with her team, she developed a practice science based approach that tackles the complex reality behind childhood obesity with empathy and effectiveness. Their method is simple, scalable, and adaptable to any setting- empowering families and communities across the globe to create a healthier future for children everywhere. 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 his talk, Tetsuro dives into some of his autonomous photography projects, such as Hafu2hafu- a worldwide project about mixed Japanese identity- and Expats x Migrants. Tetsuro Miyazaki was born in Belgium and has been living in the Netherlands for over 25 years. Tetsuro works as creative centipede at Zuiderlicht, a creative communications agency in Maastricht. He is the co-founder of KRNWTR, a brand that promotes drinking tap water over bottled water. 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