Mallika Motiramani delivers a powerful talk on breaking free from stereotypes and reclaiming identity beyond societal labels. Sharing her journey from being mocked as a “tomboy” to becoming a confident content creator, she challenges gender conditioning and the double standards that dictate how women should look, act, and speak. Through humor and honesty, Mallika urges us to stop putting people in boxes and to celebrate authenticity — because being different doesn’t make you less; it makes you you. Mallika Motiramani is a 21‑year‑old Indian YouTuber, gamer, esports athlete, vlogger, TEDx speaker, and social media influencer who launched her channel at just 15 in 2014. Born in Delhi and now based in Mumbai, she has amassed around 180 K YouTube subscribers and over 15 million monthly views. She has also appeared on MTV Roadies Season 19 and won Playground Season 2. Her estimated net worth is approximately $1 million 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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