TEDxSunbeam Sarnath Youth

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Anshika Singh

  Anshika is the Head Girl of Sunbeam School Sarnath, a student leader, writer, and orator. Her journey with public speaking has been shaped by perseverance, self-discovery, and a deep connection to storytelling and lived experience. Through her words, she reflects on growth that happens quietly over time, drawing inspiration from culture, observation, and the belief that staying rooted is essential to rising with confidence.

• Deepa Kiran

  Founder of Story Arts Foundation, international storyteller, national award-winning educationist, TEDx speaker, and writer. At TEDx Sunbeam Sarnath Youth, Ms. Deepa will unfold how storytelling has the power to connect us to our roots while igniting new ideas that help us rise and thrive in every walk of life. Her inspiring journey and insights promise to enrich minds and inspire hearts!

• Jinal Shah

  Senior Nutritionist with the celebrated Rujuta Diwekar and an inspiring TEDx Speaker. At TEDx Sunbeam Sarnath Youth 2025, she will share how being rooted in the right food habits and mindful lifestyle choices can empower us to rise into a healthier, happier, and more purposeful life.

• Meenakshi Verma

  Meenakshi Verma, popularly known as The Mask Lady, is an Emotional Wellness & Trauma Transcendence Mentor who empowers individuals through deep psycho-emotional healing. Author of Unmask to Evolve and founder of the Matryoshka Method for women’s emotional and womb healing, she blends emotional intelligence and trauma release to inspire inner strength and transformation. With 220+ clients, 1,000+ lives impacted, and workshops delivered for organisations like Videocon and Ginni International, Meenakshi continues to guide people toward clarity, healing, and empowered living.

• Meenakshi Verma Verma

  Emotional Wellness & Trauma Transcendence Mentor, widely known as “The Mask Lady.” At TEDx Sunbeam Sarnath Youth, Meenakshi will shed light on the profound journey of emotional healing, self-awareness, and inner transformation. Through her work with trauma recovery and personal empowerment, she has touched countless lives by helping individuals unmask their true selves and rise beyond their struggles. Her talk will inspire young minds to understand the power of emotional resilience and the courage it takes to heal, evolve, and truly thrive.

• Shikha Shah

  Shikha Shah, Founder & CEO of Scrapshala and a featured entrepreneur on Shark Tank India, is a passionate sustainability advocate committed to reimagining waste through conscious design. An alumna of IIM Bangalore and TERI University, she works with Indian artisans to create eco-friendly, upcycled lifestyle products that promote mindful living and support dignified livelihoods. Through her workshops and initiatives, Shikha inspires individuals and organisations to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a greener, cleaner future.

• Vyomesh Shukla

  Celebrated poet, essayist, critic, translator-director, and cultural theorist — as a speaker at TEDx Sunbeam Sarnath Youth. A distinguished literary voice from Banaras, Mr. Vyomesh Shukla has reshaped contemporary Hindi literature through his poetry, essays, translations, and over 125 directed plays. Recipient of honours such as the Bharat Bhushan Aggarwal Smriti Samman and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, he continues to influence cultural thought in India and presently serves as the Pradhanmantri of Nagari Pracharini Sabha. At TEDx Sunbeam Sarnath Youth, he will speak on “The River as Teacher: Lessons from the Ganga.” Through this powerful theme, he explores how the Ganga becomes more than a river — a symbol of continuity, wisdom, resilience, and renewal. His talk will invite young minds to rediscover the deep connections between nature, culture, and inner transformation.