From Silence to Strength: Healing, Design, and Inner Power | Shweta Deshmukh | TEDxKharadi Salon
"Shweta Deshmukh is an award-winning architect, entrepreneur, and spiritual seeker who turned life’s deepest struggles into powerful stepping stones. Raised in Nagpur under modest means, Shweta faced extreme financial challenges and was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 12—a condition wrapped in stigma, silence, and emotional isolation. Despite the odds, she channeled her pain into purpose, pursuing her dream of becoming an architect.Her transformation began with a simple 21-day meditation practice that sparked self-acceptance and healing. Through spirituality, she reclaimed her identity, health, and inner strength. Today, she is the co-founder of Dezinebox, a sustainable design-tech startup delivering VR-enabled interior services across the globe. She’s worked on everything from temples to tech hubs, and her work integrates circular economy principles and emotional connection.In this TEDx talk, Shweta shares three key life lessons: accept your problems, embrace a spiritual practice, and, especially for women—stop trying to be Superwoman. Just be a woman. Authentic, intuitive, strong, and enough.Her story isn’t just about success—it’s about surrender, courage, and rising from within." Ar. Shweta Deshmukh, Principal Architect at SDA and Founder of Dezinebox, is a visionary leader with 20+ years of experience in architecture and design. SDA has delivered landmark residential and commercial projects across India. Through her tech-driven startup Dezinebox—part of CII’s Affiliation Program—she is democratizing design with online services, virtual visualization, and a strong partner ecosystem. An alumna of IIM Ahmedabad and incubatee of IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL, she was featured in CII’s prestigious ‘Leading the Change – 50 Inspirational Women in Innovation’ Compendium. Recognized globally, Shweta has received honors like ‘Exceptional Woman of Excellence’ and ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ and featured in publications like Forbes India, Fortune India, India Today, Economic Times of India and many more. Her work blends creativity, sustainability, and digital innovation to shape the future of architecture. Times of India and many more. 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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