I've always believed in chasing dreams and saying yes to opportunities that push me to grow, TEDx Panaji feels like exactly that kind of opportunity. I'm a first-year BBA student with an interest in finance, but what really drives me and connects me to the world is my love for art in every form. I'm drawn to photography, and moments that tell their own quiet stories, I play the cello and guitar, and sing a little too, because music has always been my way of processing the world and expressing what words sometimes can't.

Being part of TEDx Panaji feels like such a privilege to me. I see it as a chance to step beyond my comfort zone, gain exposure to people and perspectives far bigger than my own, and learn from a community that genuinely believes in the power of ideas.