Skin, Shape, Self: A Celebration | Hema Thakur | TEDxKPRIT
The speaker shares her journey from seeking validation to embracing self-acceptance in a world fixated on appearances. Through research, poetry, and personal stories, she reveals lessons on care, healing, and acceptance. Drawing from folklore and ancient wisdom, she challenges toxic beauty standards and redefines worth beyond appearance. Hema Thakur is an academic editor, mentor, author, and speaker with nearly a decade of experience helping researchers worldwide navigate scholarly publishing. Her work has been featured in leading platforms such as The Times of India, Zee Business, Scholarly Kitchen, and Rising Scholars. A published poet, her book Musings in Music has received raving reviews on Amazon. She has delivered widely acclaimed sessions at IIT, BHU, and Ashoka University, and her interviews feature on YouTube and Spotify. With a passion for cultural exploration, from Chile’s folklore to global collaborations in Latin America, Hema blends scholarship, storytelling, and resilience to inspire meaningful connections. 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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