Sometimes the hardest question we ask ourselves is “Is this all there is?”.Each side of a dice carries a truth: owning your story, embracing change, finding your tribe, and more. If you’ve ever felt “too late” or “left behind”, this talk will remind you that life is not linear and that every chapter can lead to second beginnings. A senior executive at NTT DATA Payment Services Philippines, a Certified Professional Marketer, and a passionate advocate of digital transformation. After a 17-year career break to focus on her family, she returned to the corporate world with renewed purpose, carrying a message of resilience, reinvention, and quiet strength. Today, she inspires others to embrace change, reclaim their voice, and believe that it’s never too late to begin again. 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

Harshita shows how young voices can heal both people and the planet. Drawing from her experiences as a doctor and activist, she demonstrates how courage and community can catalyse global action.Dr. Harshita Umesh shares how youth-led movements can heal both people and the planet — through courage, science, and collective action. A medical doctor and founder of Vaada, Dr. Harshita is a leading youth voice on climate and health. A UN Women Young Feminist Leader, she has represented youth at global UN forums while championing mental health, SRHR, and climate action. 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

Discover how resilience, gratitude, and servant leadership can transform even the smallest beginnings into a legacy of lasting impact. As President of Mekeni Food Corporation, one of the largest food manufacturing companies in Central Luzon, Pruds has transformed a small backyard family business into a global brand serving countries across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe.A Certified Public Accountant turned entrepreneur, he has led Mekeni through milestones, including becoming the first in Asia to be certified for ISO 22000 Food Safety Management and achieving FSSC 22000 accreditation. His leadership has also guided the company through major crises—from natural disasters to global recessions—while continuing to create opportunities for over 1,000 employees.Pruds’ journey of resilience and vision has earned him national and international recognition, including being named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, receiving the MVP Bossing Award, and being honored with the Most Outstanding Kapampangan Award. 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

This talk breaks barriers in sexual health education by fostering open dialogue and empowering young people to own their voices and choices. It challenges silence, dismantles stigma, and creates space for conversations that are often avoided but deeply needed. Niyati Sharma is a passionate social impact leader, author, and law student at Oxford University, dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusive education. She founded Pratisandhi, an organisation addressing sexuality education, which has impacted over 105,000 people and enabled 5,000 young changemakers. 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

Are we living our own dreams, or the ambitions of our parents? Much is said about midlife crises, but rarely do we talk about the crises that teenagers face equally real, equally defining. This talk explores the struggles of identity, pressure, and expectation that shape the teenage journey.It is a candid reflection on what it means to grow up in the shadow of others’ aspirations, and how young people can navigate the tension between living up to expectations and finding the courage to live authentically. Viraj is Year 7 at The Ardee school, New Delhi. 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

Silence is not emptiness it is a language of its own. For a teenager with an undying spirit, silence becomes the backdrop against which her voice, thoughts, and opinions rise powerfully. This talk captures the courage of speaking up, the strength in vulnerability, and the importance of being heard in a world that often overlooks youthful voices. Shaayari is a student of Year 11. 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