Navigating Waters and Breaking Barriers - From Fear to Circumnavigation

Embark on an inspiring journey with former Indian Navy Lieutenant Commander Ms. Aishwarya Boddapati in this TEDx talk. Discover how a young girl who once feared water transformed into a courageous naval officer, participating in the groundbreaking all-women crew that circumnavigated the globe on the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini during Project Navika Sagar Parikrama. Learn about the challenges faced and barriers broken as Boddapati shares her experiences, which led to numerous accolades including the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, Nao Sena Medal Gallantry, Nari Shakti Puraskar, and Telangana Visistha Mahila Award. Gain insights into personal growth, overcoming fears, and pushing boundaries in this empowering 16-minute presentation that showcases the strength of human determination and the power of breaking gender stereotypes in traditionally male-dominated fields.