Rags to Riches - A Transgender Beauty Queen's Journey

Discover the inspiring journey of Ms. Naaz Joshi, India's pioneering transgender international beauty queen and trans rights activist, in this powerful 17-minute TEDx talk. Follow her remarkable transformation from facing life's challenges to becoming a three-time Miss World Diversity winner and India's first transgender cover model. Learn how she overcame adversity, including adapting a beauty pageant to a virtual format during the global pandemic. Gain insights into her continued efforts to break barriers and champion diversity by organizing international trans pageants. Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster as Ms. Joshi shares her story, leaving the audience both in tears and laughter while demonstrating that tough times don't last, but tough people do.