In his talk, Shreyas Santhosh opens up about the quiet ways we lose pieces of ourselves just to blend in. Through a deeply personal story, he explores how small choices, such as not wearing something we love, can reflect larger struggles with identity and self-worth. But this isn’t a fashion talk. It’s about the power of noticing when we shrink and slowly reclaiming who we are, one choice at a time. Shreyas invites us to trust ourselves again, not with grand gestures, but through the everyday act of showing up as our full, unedited selves. Shreyas aspires to launch a diverse, culture-inspired clothing brand in NYC alongside his life partner. A passionate BMX rider and street style enthusiast, he runs an online thrift store. As a BMX tutor, local skater designer, and budding electronics hobbyist, Shreyas thrives on creativity and community. His TEDx talk explores self-discovery through reflection and the courage to reject imposed ideas. 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