Vasundhra Das shares a powerful personal journey shaped by brief, life-altering moments, both in history and in her own life. She opens with stories from across time: the Big Bang, Gandhi’s awakening in South Africa, the assassination that sparked World War I, Hitler’s rejected art school application, and India’s fight for independence. Each one is a reminder of how a single moment can shift the course of history.She then turns to her own story. From being told not to perform as a child to quietly finding her way onto major platforms, and from injury and setbacks to rediscovering her voice, her journey has been defined by persistence and quiet strength. Through career pauses, personal loss, and self-doubt, she kept coming back to her music, her identity, and her purpose.In this heartfelt talk, Vasundhra reflects on the power of small moments to shape entire lives. With calm clarity, she reminds us that no one is bigger or smaller than you, and every moment is a chance to begin again. Vasundhara Das is a multi-talented actor, singer, and entrepreneur, known for her roles in films like Hey Ram and Monsoon Wedding and for playback hits such as Shakalaka Baby and It's the Time to Disco. Trained in Hindustani classical music, she has collaborated with renowned composers like A.R. Rahman. As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Drumjam, using music for corporate team-building and community engagement. A certified drum circle facilitator and sound healer, Vasundhara also works with diverse groups through her foundation. She continues to innovate in music and sound healing, always exploring new frontiers. 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