The speaker’s talk is a deeply personal story of transformation, resilience, and purpose. She recounts her journey from a chess champion to a corporate professional and finally an entrepreneur in Ayurveda. Using chess as a metaphor for life, she highlights how every phase, even pauses and setbacks, can become opportunities for reinvention. A career break once seen as a weakness became her strength, leading her to rediscover purpose and found a brand born from empathy and a vision to make Ayurveda globally relevant. Through her story, she shares four truths: start before you’re ready, treat reinvention as a daily decision, embrace discomfort for growth, and become your authentic self. Comparing life to a chessboard, she concludes that while everyone has the same pieces, true transformation lies in how boldly we choose to play our next move With a background rooted in human resources, corporate strategy, and a personal commitment to wellness, she brings a unique blend of people-centered leadership and strategic insight. Lessons learned in HR and as both a chess player and coach have sharpened her focus on resilience, adaptability, and foresight. Today, as the founder of LIFE PURIFIED, she's channeling these experiences into building an Ayurvedic personal care brand that’s all about authenticity, well-being, and lasting impact. Each step, whether in corporate settings or on the chessboard, has deepened her vision for creating something meaningful 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