Kat Marenzi wore masks for 20 years ~ the perfectionist mask, the “I’m fine” mask, the social media mask, and when alopecia arrived, the physical one too. She spent those years abandoning herself to avoid being abandoned by others.What if the thing you’ve been most ashamed of is actually the key to your freedom?Then came the moment everything changed. One terrifying night revealed a truth so profound it transformed her life: being unmasked wasn’t her greatest vulnerability ~ it was her greatest superpower.You’ll discover:• How your deepest shame might become your strength• Why authenticity is your most magnetic quality• The moment Kat realized her difference was her gift• The freedom that flows when you stop performing your lifeBecause when you stop performing, what’s left is eternal ~ untouched by shame and fear.So I’ll ask you: what mask are you wearing ~ and what might freedom look like without it?Let this be your permission slip to unmask, magnetize your truth & reclaim your joy. Kat is a Soul Realignment Guide who helps leaders unmask their authentic power. With 2 decades of automotive leadership, from Foreman at General Motors to dealership executive, she bridges worlds others keep apart. Her journey from dealerships to healership wasn’t theoretical ~ she walked away from a lucrative career to follow her authentic calling, later stepping onto the TEDx stage to share her story of unmasking through alopecia. A Purdue graduate with a B.S. in the School of Technology and minors in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Industrial Engineering, she taught welding labs ~ an anomaly in a male-dominated field ~ earning the Leadership and Achievement Award for bringing more women into engineering. (Friends compared her to “Flashdance,” welding by day while being a runner-up for Grand Prix Queen)Through www.TheSpace.Love, she continues her role as a bridge ~ translating between the corporate and the spiritual, guiding leaders toward alignment, authenticity & freedom. 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 biggest turning point in your life came when you least expected it—when you were unprepared, uncertain, or even afraid? In this inspiring talk, entrepreneur and luxury wedding planner Devanshi Patel, founder of Shreem Events, shares how one unplanned “yes” as a college intern transformed her life and career. From managing celebrity weddings to crafting deeply personal ceremonies for families worldwide, Devanshi reveals the courage, emotional intelligence, and storytelling that have shaped her journey. Through heartwarming anecdotes and behind-the-scenes moments, she invites you to embrace the unknown, trust your instincts, and take that first step—because the first “yes” can change everything. Devanshi Patel is the founder of Shreem Events, a luxury wedding and event planning company. With over a decade of experience, she has successfully curated and managed more than 450 events across the globe. Known for her attention to detail and creative flair, Devanshi specializes in designing meaningful, memorable experiences that reflect each couple’s unique story. 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