Bohemia & Brave Choices - Living Without Limits | Dr. Maral Yazarloo-Pattrick | TEDxIIFTDelhi
Dr. Maral Yazarloo-Pattrick paints a life lived on her own terms, part tradition, part fearless risk-taking. Born in Iran and later pursuing study and career across borders, she tells the story of how she stitched together scholarship, corporate leadership, creative entrepreneurship and a world-spanning motorcycle journey. Blending cultural pride with the conviction that “nothing is impossible,” Maral shows how discipline, dreaming and deliberate choices dismantle barriers.Through personal anecdotes, from boardrooms and bike rides to launching a fashion label and taking stage risks, she invites listeners to name their dreams on paper, own their choices and intentionally craft a life worth telling. An ode to courage, discipline and the art of stepping out of comfort, this talk asks: what story will you choose to live? Dr. Maral Yazarloo-Pattrick is a trailblazing motorcyclist and fashion designer. She founded the House of Maral Yazarloo in 2012, showcasing collections in Paris, Rome, London, Dubai, and India.A passionate rider, she was the first woman in India to own Ducati & BMW GS motorcycles and founded ‘Lady Riders of India,’ the country’s first women’s superbike club. Her ‘Ride to Be One’ solo world tour covered 110,000 km across 64 countries over 18 months, finishing while pregnant.A TEDx speaker and advocate for women’s rights in biking, she has been recognized by BBC 100 Women, Femina, and The Economic 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
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