Serve the Revolution: How Cooking Changed the Way I See the World | Mahim Ahmed | TEDxMUBC Youth
In "Serve the Revolution: How Cooking Changed the Way I See the World", Mahim Ahmed, known as MahimMakes, delves into the transformative power of home cooking. What began as a personal passion evolved into a platform that challenges the norms of culinary expression. Through this TEDx talk, Mahim explores how the act of cooking can be a form of rebellion, a medium for storytelling, and a pathway to self-discovery.Discover how embracing imperfection in the kitchen can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper connection with culture and community. Mahim's journey underscores that the kitchen is not just a place for food preparation but a space for creativity, resilience, and revolution.Join Mahim as he shares insights on:The intersection of food and identityOvercoming challenges through culinary creativityThe role of storytelling in cookingEmbracing authenticity and imperfectionBuilding community through shared mealsWhether you're a food enthusiast, a creative spirit, or someone seeking inspiration, this talk offers a fresh perspective on how the simple act of cooking can ignite change.#TEDx #TEDxBangladesh #TEDxYouthMUBC #MahimMakes #HomeCooking #FoodStorytelling #CulinaryCreativity #CookingAsRebellion #FoodAndIdentity #BangladeshTEDx #InspiringTalks #CreativeJourney #KitchenRevolution #YouthInBangladesh He turned kitchen experiments into viral sensations—and now, he’s bringing that same fire to the TEDxMUBC stage.Mahim Ahmed, the face behind Mahim Makes, isn’t just a content creator. He’s a kitchen revolutionary, crafting restaurant-style magic that’s taken the internet by storm. With every dish, he stirs emotion, creativity, and rebellion—proving that food can be a form of expression, identity, and resistance.At TEDxYouth@Monipur High School and College, Mahim will be doing more than just speaking—he’ll be reclaiming the stage with the same energy that made people say,
“This is the best TED ever.”This is more than just a talk.
It’s a heist of ideas.
A rebellion of minds.
And Mahim is leading it.Date: August 16
Venue: Monipur Auditorium
Theme: Unmask the Revolution Within 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
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