Disha Shah shares her journey of how she became a part of something big at such a young age. What began as a response to crisis soon grew into a women-led brand that blends tradition with contemporary expression. From reviving her family’s saree legacy to harnessing the power of digital storytelling, she reflects on entrepreneurship, creativity, and resilience — and how uncertain times can spark extraordinary beginnings. In her words, "you have to begin to become big". Disha Shah is the co-founder of Safetyypins, a Banarasi clothing label she launched with my mother, Payal Shah, during the 2020 lockdown. When their family’s wholesale saree business came to a halt due to the pandemic, they turned adversity into opportunity by starting an online brand from home. Rooted in tradition but shaped by a modern voice, Safetyypins quickly grew into a platform that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and women-led entrepreneurship.Since then, they've been featured in Vogue India for our Kandhwa Banarasi handloom saris, launched multiple sold-out collections, and built a strong organic Instagram community. They've also connected directly with customers through pop-up events and exhibitions. Safetyypins has become a symbol of how heritage and modern design can coexist — and how powerful things can grow from the most uncertain times. 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

At TEDx, Adarsh spoke about why communication, leadership, and problem-solving are often ignored in conventional education—and how that neglect hurts millions. His message was clear: success is not only about technical know-how, but also about people skills. His choice to focus on this “unconventional” field made him a pioneer. He has now trained over a million students, especially in underserved communities. Adarsh highlighted how courage to choose differently can impact an entire generation. His story is about converting a passion into a scalable movement. He challenged the audience to value skills beyond the classroom. His path shows that unconventional is sometimes exactly what society needs. Mr. Adarsh has been working as an Education & Soft Skills Consultant for schools in India since 2018.He is a Harvard Act2Impact Awardee and a 2 times TEDx Speaker, who is making soft skills training affordable & accessible to all. He's the Founder & COO of Aspirant Learning, India's fastest-growing educational enterprise which has received several other awards from prominent institutions like IITs and IIMs. As a dedicated education and SDG Activist, Mr. Kumar has worked with over 150 institutions in India and received international acclaim in Sri Lanka for his public speaking and problem-solving skills.His vision is to empower India's youth, impacting over 10 Lakh students to up skill their profiles and become tomorrow's change makers. He has also guided students while judging more than 300 educational events in India. 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