TEDxLotus Petal School

Speakers

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• Aarushi Gambhir

  "Aarushi Gambhir is a disability inclusion consultant, author, researcher, and public speaker. She has written extensively on disability and worked across education and employment inclusion. Aarushi has delivered numerous keynotes and sensitisation sessions for students, educators, and corporates. Her experience with NITI Aayog’s education vertical deepened her focus on bridging higher education and employment gaps for persons with disabilities. She currently leads Enable Education, which is being supported by The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The project works in sensitisation, knowledge development and advocacy. Aarushi Gambhir is a disability inclusion consultant, author, researcher, and public speaker. Her experience with NITI Aayog’s education vertical deepened her focus on bridging higher education and employment gaps for persons with disabilities."

• Aman Mittal

  "Dr. Aman Mittal is the Vice President of Lovely Professional University (LPU), one of India’s leading globally recognized universities known for its innovation and transformative approach to education. With over 16 years of experience in education and management, he oversees key areas including International Relations, IT, Marketing, PR, and Entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, LPU has partnered with 50+ international universities and welcomes students from over 70 countries. An engineer from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology and an MBA graduate from the University of Southampton, UK, Mr. Aman has driven LPU’s digital transformation into a paperless campus. Recognized with an Honorary Ph.D. from Universidad Azteca, Mexico, he continues to shape education that is globally connected and outcome-driven. With over 16 years of experience in education and management, he oversees key areas including International Relations, IT, Marketing, PR, and Entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, LPU has partnered with 50+ international universities and welcomes students from over 70 countries."

• Bhavana Issar

  "Bhavana Issar is the Founder and CEO of Caregiver Saathi, a tech-enabled social venture that supports family caregivers in finding balance and peace of mind. A caregiver for over 35 years, she has consulted with the WHO and Stanford University on caregiving and health systems. With nearly 30 years of experience in HR and Organisation Development, Bhavana leads Sambhaavna, her boutique consulting firm focused on innovation, leadership, and culture. A WomenLift Health Global Fellow (2025) and Distinguished Alumna of XLRI Jamshedpur, she is also a visiting faculty at leading Indian institutes. A Limca record-holding motorcyclist, Bhavana believes humour and storytelling have the power to heal and transform lives. A Limca record-holding motorcyclist, Bhavana believes humour and storytelling have the power to heal and transform lives. "

• Dr Manmit Kumarr

  "Dr. Manmit Kumarr is a modern spiritual teacher who transforms life’s breakdowns into breakthroughs. As the Founder of Soul Miracles, India’s leading platform for practical spirituality, she has guided thousands across 30 countries through her teachings on emotional healing, karma, and soul intelligence. She leads rehabilitation programs for jail inmates, teaches stress-release techniques to the Gurgaon Police, collaborates with hospitals and schools, and runs Rising from Cancer, a movement showing how emotions shape healing. She presented her paper “The Ten Mahavidyas: The Divine Feminine Codes of Transformation” at Oxford University and continues to inspire through her talks and writings on soul intelligence, karma, and modern mysticism. As the Founder of Soul Miracles, India’s leading platform for practical spirituality, she has guided thousands across 30 countries through her teachings on emotional healing, karma, and soul intelligence. "

• Ghan Shyam

  "Ghan Shyam is the Senior Regional Security Manager for India and South Asia at Baker Hughes, bringing over two decades of expertise in Security and Crisis Management. But his story didn’t start in boardrooms – it started in adversity. From early hardships and academic setbacks to working countless jobs just to survive, Ghan Shyam turned every challenge into a stepping stone. Through relentless effort, continuous learning, and an unwavering self-belief, he transformed his life – rising to become a trusted corporate leader, a published author, and a mentor who helps others unlock their potential. His journey is living proof that resilience and determination can take you from humble beginnings to extraordinary heights"

• Gunjan Gusain

  Gunjan Gusain is the Head Girl of Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School—a role that reflects her dedication to responsibility, empathy, and student leadership. She stands out not only for her academic diligence but also for her active participation in anchoring, and organizing school-wide events. As a thinker, communicator, and leader, Gunjan uses every platform—be it the school assembly podium or the TEDx stage—to share stories that matter. Her TEDx Talk, Two Roads Diverged: Ripples of Choice, is a candid reflection on the complexity of growing up in a world full of expectations, uncertainty, and invisible pressures.Through her words, Gunjan hopes to inspire her peers to make conscious choices, embrace vulnerability, and realize that leadership also means being true to oneself—even when the path ahead isn't clear.

• Kajal Kumari

  "Kajal Kumari, a school student exemplifies leadership, discipline, and resilience - qualities she also brings to every stage she steps on. Whether commanding the field or engaging an audience, she leads with quiet strength and conviction. Kajal is not only a graceful dancer and an ever-curious learner but also an active participant in public speaking, debates, anchoring, and various school initiatives. Her commitment to holistic growth is deeply rooted in her school environment, where she has consistently embraced opportunities beyond the classroom. In her TEDx Talk, The Road Not Taken, Kajal shares a powerful personal narrative about the silent battles she has fought, the small but defining choices she has made, and the courage it takes to embrace uncertainty. Her story reflects how a young student chose the path less traveled and, in doing so, discovered resilience, purpose, and strength."

• Lewanna Khatana

  Lewanna Khatana — a 16-year-old high school student, Vice Head Girl at G.D. Goenka Signature School, and Founder of CivisMUN. She is passionate about leadership and youth empowerment. Lewanna has served as the Assistant Director General at Veritas MUN 2.0 and has actively contributed to several leadership initiatives under the Veritas Group.

• Lieutenant Tanuja Sodhi

  "A former Naval officer turned life transformation coach, author, and motivational speaker, Lieutenant Tanuja Sodhi’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. From a timid girl in Agra to being among the first 22 women officers commissioned in the Indian Navy, her story reflects courage and inner strength. After seven years of service, she transitioned into the world of fitness and holistic wellness — becoming a Reebok-certified fitness coach, nutrition expert, and later, a certified Life and Shadow Mastery Coach. An Ironman triathlete, high-altitude trekker, and author of three books on wellness and parenting, Ms Tanuja continues to inspire individuals through her work. Tanuja Sodhi’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. From a timid girl in Agra to being among the first 22 women officers commissioned in the Indian Navy, her story reflects courage and inner strength."

• Naman Gupta

  "Naman Gupta is the Founder and Director of Code Effort Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering enterprise that bridges the gap between economy and environment through innovative recycling solutions. A B.Com graduate from Delhi University and CA-IPC, Naman is a 5x Intellectual Property Rights holder and an inspiring storyteller who frequently speaks at leading institutions including IITs, IIMs, and LSR. He is also a recipient of multiple honors including the Silver and Bronze Karamveer Chakra and Recycler of the Year 2025, Naman’s work has been featured in 300+ global media outlets, amassing over 600 million views worldwide. A recipient of multiple honors including the Silver and Bronze Karamveer Chakra and Recycler of the Year 2025, Naman’s work has been featured in 300+ global media outlets, amassing over 600 million views worldwide "

• Pooja Udayan

  "Pooja Udayan is a Chevening Scholar with an MSc in Development Studies from SOAS, University of London. Having grown up in a child care institution after losing her parents, Pooja brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work in the development sector. With over eight years of experience in corporate social responsibility at Genpact, Tata Croma, and Ernst & Young, she has led programs focused on children’s education, health, mentorship, and women’s empowerment. In 2017, Pooja co-founded and now serves as the Managing Trustee of the Care Leavers’ Advocacy Network (CLAN), South Asia’s first collective of youth raised in child care institutions. CLAN supports care leavers transitioning out at 18 through education, employability, life skills, and mental health initiatives, helping them lead independent and dignified lives. Having grown up in a child care institution after losing her parents, Pooja brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work in the development sector. "

• Prashant Pal

  "Prashant Pal is the Founder & CEO of PURE India Trust, a CSR Coach, LMPian, Author, Motivational Speaker, and NGO & MSME Mentor with 25+ years of corporate and social sector experience. He has worked with leading companies like IBM, Accenture, TATA, Airtel, and Idea before dedicating himself fully to social impact. Under his leadership, PURE India Trust now works across 17 states, empowering 5,600+ women entrepreneurs and guiding 50,000+ students. A Lean Six Sigma MBB and YouTube influencer, he has also trained 3,000+ NGOs and authored two books—100 Career Options and Bano Udyami. A Lean Six Sigma MBB and YouTube influencer, he has also trained 3,000+ NGOs and authored two books—100 Career Options and Bano Udyami. "

• Vivek Sharma

  "Mr Vivek Sharma is the Co-founder of Conversations and More, a platform dedicated to helping individuals and organizations align their outer expression with their inner essence. He believes that every human operates through two selves — the outer self that the world sees, and the inner self defined by awareness, stillness, and consciousness. His work bridges the gap between the two, fostering authenticity and mindful leadership. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and MNIT, he brings over 17 years of global corporate experience from organizations such as SAS, Genpact, and Wipro. Today, he channels that experience into guiding people and workplaces toward deeper connection, clarity, and conscious growth. He believes that every human operates through two selves — the outer self that the world sees, and the inner self defined by awareness, stillness, and consciousness."