The Illusion That Built My Reality | Nikitha Umesha | TEDxIIM Sambalpur

Описание: From a curious 13 year old experimenting in her mother’s kitchen to representing India on international culinary stages and judging MasterChef, Nikitha Umesha’s journey challenges the illusions society creates about success.

In this inspiring talk, she shares how she chose passion over conventional expectations, faced a male dominated industry, left a stable corporate job, and built her entrepreneurial venture from her home kitchen. Through her story, she explores how the illusions we are told to believe about careers, creativity, and success can be questioned, reshaped, and transformed into reality.

This talk is a powerful reminder to challenge societal norms, trust your instincts, and become the architect of your own path. Nikitha Umesha is a chef, entrepreneur, and culinary innovator known for transforming her passion for food into a thriving professional journey. What began as curiosity in her mother’s kitchen at the age of 13 evolved into a career that challenged traditional expectations around creative professions.

Despite academic success and conventional career opportunities, Nikitha chose to pursue the culinary arts, building her foundation in professional kitchens and representing India at international competitions at a young age. She later transitioned into entrepreneurship, starting her venture from her home kitchen and expanding it into multiple retail outlets within a few years.

Her journey also led her to national television, where she served as a judge on MasterChef India Telugu. Through her work, Nikitha continues to inspire young people to question societal norms, trust their passions, and create their own definition of success. 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