The Power of Fashion | Maria Raveendran | TEDxUTSC

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Published 2018-09-19

Maria Raveendran is a 20-year-old undergraduate student at the University of Toronto with a passion for clinical research, working at renowned institutions such as The Hospital for Sick Children, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and the University of Toronto. She has several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She highly values student leadership, currently serving as the Vice President of Partnerships on the Board of Directors for DECA U, one of Canada’s largest undergraduate student associations. A classically trained pianist, violinist, and ballet dancer, Maria now indulges in her love for the arts through learning Mandarin and American Sign Language. Maria Raveendran is a 20-year-old undergraduate student at the University of Toronto with a passion for clinical research, working at renowned institutions such as The Hospital for Sick Children, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and the University of Toronto. She has several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She highly values student leadership, currently serving as the Vice President of Partnerships on the Board of Directors for DECA U, one of Canada's largest undergraduate student associations. A classically trained pianist, violinist, and ballet dancer, Maria now indulges in her love for the arts through learning Mandarin and American Sign Language. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)

@neeepneeep 4 years ago

it can also be conclude that the better you look, the more confidence you have = the better results you can produce. not a thing for everyone but an introvert will benefit a lot from this.
@rosseryankeegirl 2 years ago

20!!!! she's 20!!! my gosh, she's one of the most brightest, smartest, 20yr olds I've come across!!! Love this talk!!
@KaiyaJOrque 3 years ago

As a fashion designer whose battling severe anxiety & depression, her speech moved me to not give up on designing & reminded me of the importance of our clothing. Thank you Maria 🤍🙏🏽
@UtobivbiOghenetega 3 years ago

Her eloquence and confidence is amazing, her content too. Nice speech!
@doreenmariellerosales8917 2 years ago

that outfit alone would've made up her whole TedTalk. it's so on point!
@nainalohana2826 3 years ago

Style is a way to describe who you are
@teacher.catarina 7 months ago

This is truly great. I've just rewatched some parts of it and just realized the Notting Hill reference at 10:21. Amazing.
@brookalinithegreat8443 2 years ago

This isn’t really relevant to the video, but can we appreciate how he skin is literally GLOWING. She looks like she’s covered in gold it’s so pretty
@donicamcarthur2500 2 years ago

I loved this talk, her accent, her fashion, her energy! I am definitely inspired!! Thank you so much!!!
@AnNguyen-ev7nd 2 years ago

I'm gonna visit her talk again whenever my motivation depleted. The way she deliver her talk is so inspirational!
@roslyndougan8046 3 years ago

I actually love what she is wearing :)))
@celeste-8242 5 years ago

You are hilarious, classy and eloquent. Love this!
@AK-jt7kh 4 years ago

This is great. I love that she referenced an actual study. I spend my life researching and working on new concepts buts I really wish I understood why people love fashion. I just don’t “get it”. This talk gave me a lot to think about. I would love to dive deeper into the thought and learn how I can improve my mental productivity through things such as clothing.
@Roxanne821 1 year ago

I have so many outfits I am saving for an event that's never coming! I'm definitely going to start wearing them because waking up today is reason enough to celebrate 🥰
@kasey_068 1 year ago

So true, I love that we are using clothing pieces as reminders to be the best versions of ourselves and to more boldly embody traits we want to see in ourselves :)
@salpivartivarian1615 1 year ago

I really admire her for the passion that comes across in this speech. This is one strong and opinionated woman. She's inspirational, no doubt about that.
@drewkirchoff3306 3 years ago

This is best TED talk I have seen
@iulia4268 2 years ago

This year I was reinventing myself, and the things I started with where my wardrobe and my haircut. It definitely helped me to feel more myself, be brave to stand out and gave me the impulse to change my decisions in other areas of life.💪
@sherylmadlangbayan3761 3 years ago

I have just graduated high school going to college this fall. I’m also an introvert myself and being told that I need to join clubs and make connections with my peers is the scariest thing ever. I’ll give fashion a try, hope it helps boost my confidence. This is very inspiring to me.
@miriamgillham6701 2 years ago

This was so utterly fantastic, what a concept. So inspired by this and happy that such an upbeat and joyous young person is given a platform to encourage us all to reach for a better form of ourselves.