At just 14, Ayana Gupta is already an author, entrepreneur, pianist, and youth activist — but her journey began with a breaking point. In this heartfelt TEDx Talk, she shares how moments of pressure, loss, and constant change can become catalysts for growth.Through her story — from writing her debut novel Breaking Point to founding her animal welfare initiative Project Pawprints — Ayana reveals how creativity and compassion helped her transform pain into purpose. She reminds us that escaping the ordinary isn’t about avoiding struggle, but about how we rebuild ourselves from it.With wisdom beyond her years, Ayana encourages us to embrace change, lead with empathy, and turn our breaking points into breakthroughs. Ayana Gupta is a writer, youth leader, and social impact advocate passionate about turning ideas into meaningful action. Her journey began with storytelling—she has published poetry, stories, and a research paper on the role of AI in the stock market, and is currently working on a poetry collection and a novel that explore resilience and identity. 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