What does it take to find your voice when failure threatens to silence it? In this talk, Rikith Jamalpuri shares his journey as a teenager discovering the power of public speaking through moments of self-doubt and missteps. With warmth and relatability, he reveals how setbacks became stepping stones toward confidence and influence. His story reminds us that failure is not the end of expression, but the very place where true voice is born—a powerful reflection of what it means to Fail Forward. Rikith is a 12th-grade CBSE student hoping to pursue economics and finance. When he’s not at an MUN strengthening his articulation skills and love for policy, you’ll probably find him appealing to the umpire for an LBW that’s clearly not out! He’s always talking about something, whether it be the new season of Squid Game or his never-ending stories. His friends call him an enthusiastic yapper someone who can go on and on about absolutely nothing. He’s an avid listener, too- the person you go to when you need someone to talk to. He promises he won’t interrupt.
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